| Snowdonia with its breathtaking beauty and fantastic | | | | lovely Forestry overlooking the estuary. |
| scenery, boasts the highest range of mountains in | | | | 4. Castles & Historic Houses of note are scattered |
| England and Wales, and is a mecca for climbers and | | | | throughout Snowdonia and visiting them is a lovely |
| walkers. Snowdonia has much to offer the visitor and | | | | way to spend a day out. Cadw is the historic |
| here is a list of six things to do you can do in | | | | environment service of the Welsh Assembly |
| Snowdonia: | | | | Government aimed at protecting our national heritage. |
| 1. Walking has to be the first thing that comes to | | | | There are over a dozen castles open to the public as |
| mind when planning a break in Snowdonia. From the | | | | well as numerous sites of historic interest that |
| sedate paths to stroll upon in the lower lying regions | | | | welcome visitors. They range from Caernarfon |
| of Snowdonia to the tougher paths up Snowdon | | | | Castle; intended as a Royal residence & seat of |
| there is something for everyone. The best place for | | | | government, to Dolwyddelan Castle; the remains of a |
| ideas is the local Tourist Information Centre; they can | | | | square stone keep. Details are available online at or at |
| provide with maps & directions for wherever you | | | | your nearest Tourist Information Centre. |
| want to go along with advice on access/ felling dates | | | | 5. Railways are very popular in Snowdonia. They |
| in the forestry and lambing season etc. Remember to | | | | range from the rack & pinion railway that climbs |
| take along a picnic and a mobile phone, just in case. | | | | Snowdon itself to the Bala Lake narrow gauge |
| 2. Mountain Biking has really taken off in Snowdonia | | | | railway that takes you around the lake itself. Talyllyn |
| over the last couple of years. Biking Centres like | | | | Railway takes you along the Talyllyn valley from |
| Coed y Brenin & Gwydr Forest are attracting all | | | | Abergynolwyn to Tywyn on the coast. The Welsh |
| levels of skill in this demanding sport as well as | | | | Highland Railway has recently opened a new stretch |
| hosting competitions of international standing. Our | | | | of track running from Caernarfon on the coast to |
| nearest centre at Coed y Brenin also now boasts a | | | | Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia. A great day |
| new Visitor Centre & caf� so that those among | | | | out whatever the weather. |
| us not inclined to struggle up a steep hill on a bike | | | | 6. Golf - There are 20 golf courses and 2 driving |
| can sit in comfort & watch those of you that do. | | | | ranges in Snowdonia. It�s not often that golfers |
| 3. Horse Riding is possibly one of the most pleasant | | | | are able to enjoy such stunning scenery whilst playing |
| ways of seeing Snowdonia. There are several | | | | their favourite game. There are seaside links that |
| trekking centres in North Wales with miles of | | | | include Harlech, Caernarfon, Aberdovey & Nefyn or |
| traffic-free bridleways giving you safe access through | | | | inland courses at Llan Ffestiniog, Dolgellau and |
| the beautiful countryside. Our nearest trekking centre | | | | Porthmadog. Clubs welcome all abilities but booking in |
| at Abergwynant Farm offer routes past derelict gold | | | | advance is always a good idea. |
| mines and journey by the side of sparkling rivers, | | | | Accommodation in Snowdonia is varied and caters for |
| traversing the foothills of the famous Cader Idris | | | | all needs from backpackers to luxury hotels. |
| mountain. Others follow traditional paths through the | | | | |