| the bare-bones, single-sex dorms provide bunk beds and shared bathrooms. check-in time: 10:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. laundry facilities, a classroom and board games are also available, as are breakfast and parking. there's a casual restaurant and bar serving dinner and evening drinks, and packed lunches are offered. common areas include a tv lounge, a kitchen and a dining room. on the edge of snowdownia national park, this relaxed hostel in a country house is 1 mile from both snowdon mountain railway and the national slate museum. private rooms are also available, and some offer en suite facilities
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 47
Snowdon (36 min)
Accessed by trail or rail, this soaring mountain features sweeping views, abundant flora & a cafe. Llanberis Lake Railways (6 min)
Attraction featuring scenic rides on a narrow-gauge steam train pulled by a vintage engine. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry (24 min)
500ft-high zip line for mile-long rides with panoramic views of a slate quarry and local coastline. Llanberis Pass (12 min)
Scenic mountain pass & popular rock-climbing area known for its rugged beauty & striking panoramas. National Slate Museum (6 min)
Living museum in former Victorian quarry, with original artefacts and educational activities. Snowdon Mountain Railway (15 min)
Panoramic views from this seasonal train ride past waterfalls and a ruined chapel to Snowdon's peak. Dolbadarn Castle (5 min)
Dog-friendly site housing the ruins a 13th-century tower fort, with info boards & countryside views. Llyn Padarn (17 min)
Scenic lake covering 800 acres, with trails & a 2-mi. glacial lake for swimming & sailing. Caernarfon Castle (18 min)
Imposing World Heritage fortress by the river, offering a museum, exhibitions and family tickets. National Trust - Plas Newydd House and Gardens (25 min)
Originating in 1470 and rebuilt in 1793, this waterfront mansion with art & gardens offers tours. Llyn Ogwen (30 min)
Shallow 78-acre ribbon mountain lake featured in King Arthur's legend, popular for trout fishing. Beaumaris Castle (30 min)
Architecturally outstanding 13th-century castle with activities and events programme. Menai Strait (24 min)
Channel known for powerful, reversing tidal currents & whirlpools, with 2 bridges & many islands. Crib Goch (13 min)
Narrow, rain-prone ridge 923 m. above sea level, a well-known challenge for climbers. GreenWood Family Park (16 min)
Family activity centre with tunnels, mazes and trails for kids, plus magic shows and crafts. | 
