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Visit Beddgelert
The picturesque village of Beddgelert is just 8 minutes away. The village has a rich history. Visit St. Mary's Church from the 12th century, the tomb of the legendary Gelert dog, visit the copper mine, or hop on the old steam train.
Sygun Copper Mine
Sygun Copper Mine is a Victorian copper mine which closed in 1903 but was renovated and reopened as a tourist attraction in 1986, focusing on audio-visual tours of the underground workings. Sygun Copper It is located about one mile (1.6 km) outside of the village of Beddgelert
Welsh Highland Railway
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK’s longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon and the picture postcard village of Beddgelert, then through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
Snowdon mountain railway
As the train travels up the mountain, you’ll experience awe-inspiring views and uncover the mountain’s hidden secrets, from viaducts, waterfalls and gorges to the remnants of abandoned farms, chapels and medieval settlements.
Harlech Castle
Harlech Castle is an impressive medieval fortress. It's part of a ring of imposing castles built by Edward I between 1283 and 1289 during his conquest of Wales. When the castle was built, it stood directly on the sea, but over the centuries the coastline has shifted considerably.
Harlech beach
A long sandy beach with a vast dune area. The beach is easily accessible via a 400-meter path from the parking lot.
You can enjoy endless walks with your dog. However, dogs are prohibited between April and September. For information about dog friendly beaches see:
Black Rock beach
A vast sandy beach, where you can drive onto the beach for 8 pound, making it a popular picnic destination and easily accessible for people with limited mobility. A speed limit of 16 kilometers per hour applies on the beach, and be mindful of the tides, as several car owners have encountered problems in recent years.
Snowdon mountain
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales. Choose from six different paths to conquer this 1,085 metre (3,560 feet) giant which are the Llanberis Path, Pyg Track, Miners’ Track, Watkin Path, Rhyd-Ddu Path or the Snowdon Ranger Path.
The Cnicht
Climb the Cnicht, also known as the 'Matterhorn of Wales' because of its shape. Starting point Croesor a charming 19th-century village that once housed workers from the nearby Rhosydd and Croesor quarries.
Or take the more moderate circular walk begins in the remote upland village of Croesor, nestled at the foothills of Cnicht in the stunning landscape of Eryri.
Aberglaslyn walk
Along this challenging circular route you'll take in the spectacular Aberglaslyn gorge with the Glaslyn river raging alongside the path. The trail passes Bedd y Ci (the grave of Prince Llywelyn's faithful hound), the beautiful village of Beddgelert, the placid waters of Llyn Dinas and the old copper mine workings of Sygun and Cwm Bychan.
Dinas Emrys
Enjoy a pleasant walk past waterfalls and through beautiful oak woodland to reach this summit of this legendary hill, where Merlin once trod and where a dragon still sleeps. At the top you’ll find remains of a square tower and defensive ramparts belonging to the ancient princes of Gwynedd
Island Ynys Gifftan
In summer you can take a walk to the tidal island of Ynys Gifftan at the foot of Snowdonia. The island is only accessible for up to three hours either side of low tide.
Liandudno
Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in North Wales. It has a fairly long history, but flourished during the Victorian era (19th century), a fact reflected in the houses and buildings near the sea. You'll find two beaches, a promenade, a town center with a variety of shops and restaurants, and a pier. Llandudno is situated on a beautiful bay bordered by Great Orme Head, a small peninsula accessible on foot or by tram.
Tre'r Ceiri Hillfort
Tre'r Ceiri is a hillfort dating back to the Iron Age. The name means "town of the giants" The settlement is 450 metres (1,480 ft) above sea level on the slopes of Yr Eifl, a mountain on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, north-western Wales. Evidence suggests the fort was first built around 200 BC, though most of the archaeological finds date from AD 150–400, showing the site continued as a settlement during the Roman occupation.
Bryn Cader Faner
An iconic prehistoric burial monument, oft-illustrated for its 'crown' of upright slabs, set in a highly visible position in the hills of Merionydd. It sits on the upland reaches of a Bronze Age trackway, lined with other contemporary monuments along its route which begins at Llander on the coast (see Burrow 2011, 170).