Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 45
GreenWood Family Park (13 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Llyn Ogwen (28 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Crib Goch (11 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Menai Strait (21 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Llyn Padarn (8 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Snowdon Mountain Railway (9 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (23 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llanberis Pass (11 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Dolbadarn Castle (16 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. National Slate Museum (17 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Llanberis Lake Railways (19 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (22 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Caernarfon Castle (16 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Beaumaris Castle (27 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. Snowdon (34 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. |