Menai Bridge 04 ! e d i s n i p a m e e r 08 f Anglesey Angling Golf Pass Take advantage of over 15 years angling experience with sea fishing tuition and guiding around Anglesey and North . Play 6 courses in North East Wales for £100!!

Suitable for all levels of ability. sessions are tailored to your aims GOLF FESTIVALS 2019 to maximise both catching and "take home" knowledge. Spring Festival sponsored by Springfield Hotel & Spa Fully Insured (Northop GC, Hawarden GC & Holywell GC) Saturday 25, Sunday 26 & Monday 27 May 2019 Autumn Festival sponsored by Beaufort Park Hotel Admission Fee: £10 per hour per person (Padeswood & Buckley GC, Mold GC & Old Padeswood GC) Open All Year Friday 27, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September 2019 Isle of Anglesey Times 24hr North East Wales For Further Details: Menai Bridge, Anglesey Phone 07504215040 www.angleseyangling.com Visit www.gonorthwales.co.uk or phone 0845 450 5885

Amlwch 01 Trearddur Bay 05 Corwen 06 Bull Bay Golf Club Holyhead Golf Club Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre GOLF PASSES NORTH WALES Few places can rival the spectacular setting of Bull Bay Golf Club, 18 hole coastal heathland course with scenic views of the Irish Café Take in panoramic views from our café, whilst enjoying Packages • Special Offers • Tee-times • Accommodation an 18 hole championship course. Laid out above the rugged Sea, Llyn Peninsula and . delicious food and drinks. Cycling Six waymarked trails. Bikes, coastline on the beautiful holiday island of Anglesey, every tee tag-alongs, and trailers can all be hired. Walking Routes for all commands panoramic views over the Isle of Anglesey to the A James Braid course with 18 very different holes to savour. abilities with lots to see. You may even see our ospreys catching North East Wales mountains of Snowdonia, or over Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and Course: Heathland 6090 yds 71 par. a fish. Dogs welcome but must be under close control. Fishing occasionally to the distant hills of the Lake District. Car park, buggy One of the top fly fisheries in the UK. Best fished from our hire Coast Golf Pass hire, pay & play, putting green, on-site catering, trolley hire, golf Amenities Car Park, Buggy Hire, Pay & Play, Putting green, On-site boats. Play Kids will love our adventure playground, including the Abergele • Rhyl • Rhuddlan • St Melyd lessons, club hire, pro shop and practice area. catering, Trolley Hire, Meals available, Golf Lessons, Club Hire, Pro ever popular zip wire. Hourly pleasure boat hire also available. shop, Practice Area, Apartments from May 2019. Admission Fee: Check website

Course Heathland Admission Fee: £2 parking all day Just £90 for 4 rounds of golf Open All year round Yds 6276 Open All year round Times Dawn till dusk Par 70 Times 8am Open All year round Times 8am Bull Bay Road, Amlwch, Anglesey LL68 9RY Lon Garreg Fawr, Trearddur Bay, Anglesey LL65 2YL Phone 01407 763279 Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Conwy LL21 9TT Golf Coast North Wales Phone 01407 830960 www.bullbaygc.co.uk Email [email protected] www.holyheadgolfclub.co.uk Phone 01490 420463 www.llyn-brenig.co.uk Conwy • Maesdu • North Wales Abergele • Penmaenmawr

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0 3 You might be surprised, but we’re really easy to get to from anywhere Beaumaris A 02 07 Bala 10 in Britain. Just over an hour from Manchester, and four from London. Baron Hill Golf Club Ltd T White Water Rafting - Baron Hill is one of the oldest privately owned clubs in the UK established in the 1880’s. National White Water Centre By Road By Rail Year-round white water adventures in Snowdonia National Park. Birmingham Fast rail services link London The course boasts panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountain The National White Water Centre offer fantastic white water range situated above the historic town of Beaumaris. The Course adventures from our base on the Afon Tryweryn in Snowdonia Distance: 131 miles (Euston) with the coast and was remodelled by CD Lawrie , Walker Cup Captain designer of National Park. Set in stunning Welsh highland scenery, the dam Time: 2 hour and 12 min serve the University City of Woburn’s Duke and Duchess Courses. B controlled has high flows ideal for white water activities Leeds Bangor and Holyhead, the throughout the year. Admission Fee: Standard 18 holes £20 • 9 holes £13 • Buggies available Distance: 119 miles gateway to Ireland. Rail services See website for latest deals and full rates Admission Fee: From £37 per person. Time: 2 hour from London Euston and local

Open All year Course Heathland Open 7 days a week subject to water conditions Liverpool train enquiries. Times 8am – 9pm: March – September Yds 5,564 Times Please see our website or phone the centre See website for Winter Opening Times Par 68 Distance: 50 miles Tel: 03457 48 49 50 , Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU Allt Goch Bach, Beaumaris, Anglesey, LL58 8YW Phone 01678 521083 Email [email protected] Time: 1 hour Phone 01248 810231 www.baronhill.co.uk www.nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk Chester North Wales by Rail Distance: 38 miles Crewe to Holyhead - 123 min Dwyran 03 Croeso i Flwyddyn Darganfod Bangor 11 Time: 45 min Manchester to London Llandudno Junction - 120 min Anglesey Riding Centre ar Ynys Môn, Anelu Aim Higher Distance: 254 miles London to Flint - 163 min Set within Anglesey’s AONB and alongside the beautiful Menai We provide fun and professional activities in the outdoors. Time: 4 hours Straits with stunning views of Caernarfon Castle and the Snowdonia mountain range beyond, you won’t find horse riding Welcome to Y ear of Discov ery These include guided walks, skills courses, charity events, Manchester in more involving surroundings. climbing experiences and much more! Distance: 77 miles on Anglese y. Time: 1 hour and 30 min By Sea We cater for all abilities, from the complete beginner to those Our courses run through Winter and Summer with all safety who’ve been at it for years. equipment included. Nottingham Irish Ferries: 0818 300400 @croesomon @visitanglese y Distance: 145 miles Stena Line: 08447 707070 Contact us to take your next adventure in the outdoors with Time: 2 hours and 28 min Admission Fee: Various- see website #carumon #lo veanglese y Anelu Aim Higher! Stoke-on-Trent These times are based on a car Open All Year Open All year journey with an average speed www.croesomon.co.uk Distance: 90 miles of 30 miles per hour on national Times 9.30am - 5.30pm Times 24/7 and country roads, and 60 miles Time: 1 hour and 30 min per hour on motorways. Dwyran, Anglesey LL61 6LQ www.visitanglese y.co.uk 1 Hafoty Uchaf, Braichtalog, Tregarth, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4NT Phone 01248 430377 www.angleseyriding.co.uk Phone 07877902624 www.mountain-hill-courses.co.uk Drop in and Abseil! 12 Trefriw 18 24 Enjoy the Great Orme Abseil any Bank Holiday Weekend Crafnant Lakeside There’s never been a better time to in 2019.

No need to book, just turn up and have an Adventure! Café & Fishery visit North Wales with so much to £25 per person. Full details can be found on our website. Crafnant Lakeside Café and Fishery is a “Hidden Gem” nestled in beautiful natural surroundings in a stunning valley high up in Snowdonia. explore & discover ...

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Blind Veterans Open 20th March – 31st October 2019 Times 8.00am to 5.00pm > 8 metr e walls and t op r oping Open Competition Cynllwyd Fawr, Crafnant Road, Trefriw, Conwy LL27 0JZ sys tems with aut o belays Sunday 26 May 2019 Phone 01492 640818 www.llyn-crafnant.co.uk > Kids wall Our first Open Competition for 2019 is the Blind Veterans > Human ‘r at run’ c aving sys tem 19 Open on Sunday 26 May. > 4.5 metr e bouldering ar ea

Maesdu Golf Club, Llandudno, LL30 1HU > P erf ect f or beginner s and Phone 01492 876450 experienc ed climber s alik e www.maesdugolfclub.co.uk > W e c an c at er f or lar ge gr oups, schools and birthday parties Gateway to Wales as w ell as one t o one ses sions

Golf Festival Find us at: The Old Lif eboat May and Sept 2019 St ation, Ll oyd Str eet, Llandudno, Three day events during May and September. Play one, two or all three days. Courses part of the festival are LL30 2Y G / 01492 353535 Northop, Hawarden, Holywell, Padeswood & Buckley, Mold boathouseclimbingc entr e.c o.uk and Old Padeswood Golf Clubs.

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Blaenau Ffestiniog 13 25 If you need a relaxing break, fresh air and stimulation, Festival of Discovery PARK Anglesey Showground from the 30th May – 1st June Antur Stiniog Bike Park ATER North Wales is the natural choice from mountain biking, / W cycling walking, leisure and adventure activities - the The Festival of Discovery is a 3 day fun packed family festival, Antur Stiniog bike park with uplift service that has 7 trails, (3 WR more planned for 2019) with MTB trails graded from blue to black C D with a friendly camping area to encourage those with kids to HEY PAR opportunities are endless! make a full weekend of it here in beautiful Anglesey. grade for all abilities along with bike hire, shop, café, and a warm welcome guaranteed! Check out the website for more details. .uk North Wales with the stunning, unspoilt and often remote YOU SC2Rhyl.co views of the landscape, the flora and fauna and the sense www.festivalofdiscovery.wales EIN of well-being. CH AR-L This i s yo ur ye ar! RCHEBW E Open Winter Opening Thursday - Sunday November to April A ONLIN Summer Opening Thursday - Monday April to October BOOK Whatever adventure means to you, you'll find yours here Northop Golf Club PRO-AM Times Café open 8.30am – 5pm, with mountain bike uplift running E Sunday 2nd June 2019 10am - 4.30pm. Private uplifts available on request. ZON in North Wales. zipworld.co.uk NTURE Llechwedd Slate Caverns site, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 4AR ADVE 18 Hole Pro-Am Tournament - £150 per team of three Phone 01766 238007 Email [email protected] www.anturstiniog.com TUR / PGA Professional will be allocated to each team unless team H AN is accompanied by a Professional. (Entry fee includes bacon RT Criccieth 14 PA bap coffee/tea on arrival & two course meal after) Prizes for top 5 amateur teams Eisteddfa Fishery Northop Golf Club, Northop, Mold CH7 6WA Eisteddfa Fishery has something for everyone from complete Phone 01352 840440 www.northopgolfclub.co.uk beginner to the more experienced hand. 4 MOUNTAIN RANGES 250 MILES OF COASTLINE 5 WORLD HERITAGE SITES

With 3 coarse fishing lakes and 2 trout lakes, there’s plenty of Zip World Rocks space for everyone and equipment is available for hire. This easy to use guide is only a small selection of what North Wales Saturday 15th June 2019 Onsite tackle shop, café and accommodation sleeping 20. can offer you and includes a free map to help you plan your visit. One day music festival at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda in For more inspiration call 01492 531731 partnership with The Love Hope Strength Foundation. Admission Fee: From £6.00 - £24.00 Limited to 4,000 tickets. Camping available again, limited space. Headline acts confirmed are: Cast; Open Fishery open daily throughout the year. Toploader; The Wonderstuff plus 7 local big name bands! Café daily Easter - end October Adult ticket £25; Under 18s £15; VIP £65; Under 18s VIP £40 Times Fishery 8.00am till dusk. Café 8.00am - 4.30pm Coastal visit gonorthwales.co.uk Eisteddfa Uchaf, Pentrefelin, Criccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0PT AGOR GWANWYNAGOR GWANWYN 2019 2019 https://www.zipworld.co.uk/zip-world-rocks-2019 Phone 01766 522148 / 07759871327 www.eisteddfa-fisheries.com OPEN SPRINGOPEN SPRING 2019 2019

Rhyl Air Show 2019 15 Abergele 20 Rhyl 26 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 2019 Silver Birch Golf Club Rhyl Golf Club Silver Birch is highly regarded as one of the best pay Best membership deals in North Wales; Walking The 2019 Air Show will take place on 24th & 25th August. The peaks of Snowdonia mountain range, Once again, Rhyl seafront will be transformed into a fun filled and play courses on the North Wales golfing scene. event site with breath-taking displays in the air. They'll be Pay and Play golf, Play 9 or 18 holes, free junior membership, walking the stunning coastal paths or something for everyone at Rhyl Air Show 2019! Situated within a picturesque rural village. visitors are always welcome. gentle rolling hills of the Borderlands, Many a keen golfer has “cursed” the “Grand Canyon” A great golf society venue along with parties and functions. something for all abilities. Phone 01745 355068 Email [email protected] played over a gorge with a stream at the bottom. Come and play a historic James Braid golf course which is the www.denbighshire.gov.uk/rhylairshow 9 holes from £8.00 each oldest course in North Wales.

Admission Fee: From £8 for 9 holes Admission Fee: Club open to public, Golf from £10

Autumn Bank Holiday Open All year round, weather permitting Open All year round Times Dawn till Dusk Times 8.30am – 10pm Special: Rafting Betws yn Rhos, Abergele LL22 8BZ Coast Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 3RE Phone 01745 353171 Cycling 26th August any session rafting £40 per person. Phone 01492 680690 www.silverbirchgolfclub.co.uk Email [email protected] www.rhylgolfclub.co.uk Discover trails through forests, around lakes and reservoirs and along spectacular Abergele 21 27 scenery. Bike hire is available throughout North Wales. Phone 01978860763 AD VENTUREP ARCS NO WDONIA.COM Tan-y-Mynydd Email [email protected] www.whitewateractive.co.uk Trout Fishery Five lake trout fishing haven, set in beautiful Welsh Countryside. September Open Week NEW FOR 2019 Fly fishing on five lakes which are stocked with rainbow, brown, Fish with Llyn Guides Friday 30th August - 9 September 2019 blue and tiger trout. Two beginners lakes where bait fishing is Surf Sno wdonia is e vol ving. encouraged. Tuition and tackle hire available. www.llynguides.co.uk Fishing Teas and coffees available. There will be 10 days of Open Competitions starting this year Whatever your choice the beautiful and on Friday 30th August with a Seniors Stableford and closing From la te spring 2019 we’ll be Sunday 9th September, with a Mixed Greensomes. bringing you mor e adv en tur e, Admission Fee: Variable - See website diverse landscape offers an excellent variety of fishing. North Wales has a mor e thrills, and mor e fun. Open All year except Christmas Day Times Sunrise to Sunset plethora of exciting fishing destinations. Maesdu Golf Club, Llandudno, LL30 1HU Inspir ed b y na tur e, in the heart Phone 01492 876450 Moelfre, Abergele, Conwy LL22 9RF Phone 01745 826722 www.maesdugolfclub.co.uk of North W ales. Email [email protected] www.tan-y-mynydd.co.uk FootGolf Events Llanberis 16 Llandudno 22 Beics Betws 28 14 & 15 September 2019 Sea Môr Kayaking Maesdu Golf Club Mountain, EBike and touring bike hire. Guided bike rides. Delivery and collection service. Silver Birch are proud to be hosting The FootGolf Event with Sea Môr Kayaking specialise in family fun, guided trips Maesdu has it all: a Championship quality course, over 100 unadulterated beautiful scenery from each and every fairway. and coaching. years of club history, stunning scenery, and the warmest of Admission Fee: See website for hire charges Watersports welcomes on the course and in the clubhouse. Sailing, surfing, canoeing, whitewater Beginner sessions are usually on the lake in Llanberis but could rafting - adrenalin pumping action. be near your accommodation. Our trips and coaching for We are proud of our immaculate fairways and challenging Open All year. Check website. Silver Birch Golf Club, Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele LL22 8BZ competent sea kayakers visit beautiful venues in Snowdonia, greens, which offer a true test to golfers of all abilities. Times 10am – 5pm Phone Silver Birch Golf Club 01492 680690 Email [email protected] Anglesey and the Ll n Peninsula. Contact us for bespoke Vicarage Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy LL24 0AD www.ukfootgolf.com/silver-birch/4588325331 packages. ŷ Phone 01690 710766 or 07956550356 Email [email protected]

Admission Fee: Prices start from £40 per person for half-day taster sessions. Group rates available. 29 Wales Rally GB Open All year Great Orme Vertical 3 - 6 October 2019 Open Daily Times 7.30am to sunset Adventure activities for individuals, groups and families. Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4EL Phone 07399768660 Hospital Road, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 1HU Dayinsure Wales Rally GB brings the high octane excitement Email [email protected] www.seamorkayaking.wales Phone 01492 876450 www.maesdugolfclub.co.uk Rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, canyoning, mountain of the World Rally Championship to North Wales. walking and scrambling. Book online or get in touch with your Horse Riding requirements. Why not experience North Wales on horse Pwllheli 17 Rhuddlan 23 back? Full and half day treks are available. Open All year round Clwb Golff Pwllheli Rhuddlan Golf Club Times Always open Phone 01753 765105 Clwb Golff Pwllheli can be described as a unique golf course, with Superb parkland golf course set in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Great Orme Vertical, Llandudno, Conwy Phone 07956004002 www.walesrallygb.com Email [email protected] www.greatormevertical.co.uk nine holes of picturesque parkland and nine holes of testing links. A challenging course but fair to all golfers. Located on Cardigan Bay the course boasts beautiful sea and 30 Snowdonia mountain views. Rhuddlan is regularly chosen to host County and National Artisans Coffee Shop events. Artisans Coffee Shop, Gifts and Cycle Hire Golf Walking festival The club is famous for offering a warm welcome to all. A favourite destination for golfers, our 2 & 3rd November 2019 A hidden gem at the edge of Snowdonia National Park. parkland courses offer the golfer an Admission Fee: Check website Artisans offers cycle hire around the picturesque twelve miles A weekend of walks suitable for everyone in the unique and of road around beautiful Lake Vyrnwy. interesting challenge with tight sloping magical surroundings of Snowdonia National Park. Open All year Course Parkland fairways and valleys. Our links courses hug Times Course- Sunrise to sunset • Clubhouse- Summer 12 noon-11pm Open All year Yds 6473 Open 364 days a year - Closed Christmas Day Times 10am – 4.30pm our coastline ensuring a completely Based in Betws-y-Coed these professionally guided walks Winter 12pm – 6pm • Bar remains open longer for special events and functions. Times 7am – 10pm Par 70 Lon Golff, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 5PS Meliden Road, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 6LB The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0NA Phone 01691 870317 different type of challenge. www.facebook.com/snowdoniawalkingfestival Phone 01758 701644 www.clwbgolffpwllheli.com Phone 01745 590217 www.rhuddlangolfclub.co.uk Email [email protected] www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk