Anglesey Airport 1 hr 1
Castell Cricieth (11 min) Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Harlech Castle (26 min) Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (10 min) Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum (6 min) Glaslyn (36 min) This lake in Snowdonia National Park is surrounded by mountains & associated with Arthurian legends. Llyn Gwynant (29 min) Tranquil destination with peaceful mountain views & spots for camping & boating. Sygun Copper Mine (25 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. Aberglaslyn Pass (19 min) Wooded gorge with a river, accessed via a hiking trail passing railroad tracks & a stone buttress. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (10 min) Harlech Beach (31 min) Long uninterrupted beach known for its grassy sand dunes & views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (11 min) Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Snowdon (36 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Gelert's Grave (21 min) Statue & tombstone dedicated to the faithful hound of a medieval prince in a popular folk tale. |