Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 44
National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (21 min) Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Caernarfon Castle (15 min) Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. Crib Goch (11 min) Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (20 min) 500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Llyn Padarn (4 min) Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. National Slate Museum (4 min) Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Snowdon (34 min) Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Menai Strait (20 min) Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Llanberis Pass (11 min) Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. Dolbadarn Castle (20 min) Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Llyn Ogwen (27 min) Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Snowdon Mountain Railway (12 min) Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Beaumaris Castle (26 min) Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. GreenWood Family Park (12 min) Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. Llanberis Lake Railways (5 min) Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. |