Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 14
Harlech Beach (15 min) Long uninterrupted beach known for its grassy sand dunes & views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park (28 min) Llyn Gwynant (31 min) Tranquil destination with peaceful mountain views & spots for camping & boating. Zip World Slate Caverns (24 min) Zip line and adventure Crib Goch (42 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Coed-y-Brenin (33 min) Forested park area providing shady hiking routes & multiple trails for mountain bikes. Castell Cricieth (21 min) Castle built by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great, later remodelled, with twin-towered gatehouse. Blaenau Station (Ffestiniog Railway) (21 min) Heritage railway offering old-school steam engine tours through Snowdonia National Park. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (12 min) Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (12 min) Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests. Harlech Castle (11 min) Huge castle with 2 rings of walls, site of the longest siege in British history, plus family events. Snowdon (38 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Aberglaslyn Pass (21 min) Wooded gorge with a river, accessed via a hiking trail passing railroad tracks & a stone buttress. Llechwedd (24 min) Ancient rock quarry offering underground mine tours, workshops, history exhibits & on-site dining. Sygun Copper Mine (27 min) Victorian-era copper mine offering self-guided tours with audio on the industry's history & miners. |