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ONE BIG ADVENTURE

Have you packed for ? www.visitsnowdonia.info Welcome

Welcome to our ‘One Big Adventure’ brochure. Fferi i Ddulyn / Dun L I This is your guide to all year round, outdoor and aoghair indoor activities in the most spectacular scenery e of Snowdonia National Park, Llyˆn Peninsula and Cambrian Coastline. Morfa

02 Map 04 Around and about Tal-y-cafn 06 Home is where the heart is 08 Local knowledge 10 Ideas 18 Information and accommodation 20 Beaches 23 Bird watching

Cronfa Alwen Coedwig 24 Walking – coastal and upland Gwydyr 28 Cycling and mountain biking 32 Fishing 34 Water sports – inland and coastal Llangwm 38 Golf Cricieth Climbing 40 Horse riding 42 Llaniestyn 44 Outdoor centres Porth Iago Porth Oer/ 46 Indoor attractions Whistling Sands 48 Outdoor attractions Park 50 Heritage attractions Ynys Sant Tudno 52 Tourist information centres

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in this publication, Council cannot accept responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions or for any matter in any Y way connected with or arising out of the publication of the information contained within this brochure. Snowdonia Llyn Myngul Talyllyn Published by: , Economy and Department, County Offices, , Gwynedd LL55 1SH. Tel: 01286 679 630, Email: [email protected], www.visitsnowdonia.info. For more detailed information, Photographs: C P Photography, Gwynedd Council, rspb-images.com, see the OS maps that cover Kevin J Richardson - PHOTOWALES, David Toase, Turtle Photography, the area: David Williams, Kevin McCann, www.photolibrarywales.com, Visit Image Centre, © Crown copyright (2014) Visit Wales. Explorer: OL17, OL18, OL23 253, 254 Design by: Gill Advertising, 16 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Landranger: 114, 115, 116, 123, Bay CF24 5PJ. Tel: 029 2043 6555, www.gilladvertising.com 124, 125, 135, 136 www.visitsnowdonia.info One Big Adventure 3

Fferi i Ddulyn / Dun L I aoghair e

Conwy Morfa

Tal-y-cafn

Cronfa Alwen Coedwig Gwydyr

Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr Nantmor

Llangwm

Cricieth Porthmadog Llandderfel Morfa Bychan

Llaniestyn

Porth Iago

Porth Oer/ Whistling Sands

Park

Ynys Sant Tudno Primary route A Road B Road Main Railway Line & Station Narrow Gauge Railway Y Friog Snowdonia National Park Llyn Myngul Welsh National Cycle Route Talyllyn Tourist Information Blue Flag Award For more detailed information, Seaside Award see the OS maps that cover Green Coast Award the area: Forest Explorer: OL17, OL18, OL23 253, 254 Mountain Peak Landranger: 114, 115, 116, 123, Castle 124, 125, 135, 136 Airport Leisure Centre Swimming Pool 4 Around and about

Around and abOut

One minute you’re up, up attractions and places to visit – Llyn Tegid, Wales’s largest natural and away in the mountains. this part of Wales is especially rich lake. There are forests too – most The next, you’re on the beach. in history, heritage and culture. famously, the Coed y Brenin Forest It’s no exaggeration to say Park, known far and wide for its that this is a part of the world world-class mountain biking. you can be on top of in the Along with the Llyˆn morning (), and have Peninsula, Cardigan Bay Conwy Valley Saharan quantities of sand puts the ‘coast’ into beneath your feet in the and Hiraethog Snowdonia Mountains and Coast. afternoon (at or Black What a difference a few Mountains meet the sea all along Rock Sands, Morfa Bychan). miles can make. The green, fertile this lovely shoreline – but most Conwy Valley is flanked on the We’ve split Snowdonia Mountains memorably at two outstandingly west by thick forests and to the and Coast into six areas. Here’s an beautiful estuaries, Mawddach east by the heather moors of introduction to each: and Dyfi. There are other Hiraethog (otherwise known as the highlights aplenty – , ), a huge expanse picturesque and little of unexplored upland. All in all, it’s Cricieth, railways at and . an area of great variety, with the Porthmadog and the mountain village of at Southern Snowdonia Vale of one end and the historic walled Snowdonia has its own town of Conwy on the other. There’s coast – the southern north/south divide. shores of the Llyˆn Peninsula and The south still has Bangor, Caernarfon, the hauntingly beautiful Dwyryd mountains – lots of them – but Estuary. And there’s country – lots they are greener and rounder. Cader and the of it, including chunks of Snowdonia Idris dominates the scene, rearing Villages of Snowdonia and the wooded . its misty head above , Mister Big in these parts is – guess? So you’re not short of scenery. while further east the Aran, Arenigs – Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon, the highest It’s the same when it comes to and Berwyns rise above Bala and mountain in Wales and England. One Big Adventure 5

Bala

Carreg Samson, Morfa Bychan

But it’s by no means the only attractions. There are mountain lakes and wooded valleys too, and a coastline of big beaches and sheltered straits. Man-made places also make it into the big league, especially world-famous . Llyˆn Peninsula Betws y Coed It’s ‘Snowdon’s arm’, a wildly beautiful peninsula that wraps you in. Llyˆn’s mixture of culture and heritage, traditional farmsteads and little ports, cliffs and bays, beaches and sea-cliffs is quite unlike anything else you’ll find in Wales – or elsewhere, for that matter. Little wonder, then, that the coast is a protected ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Walk it on the Llyˆn Coastal Path (now part of the all-Wales Coast Path).

www.visitsnowdonia.info 6 Home is where the heart is

Home is where the heart is

My name is Ioan Doyle. I am sense of freedom and beauty that This place, the mountains, the coast, a dry stone waller and sheep engulfs the spirit of the Snowdonia the sea make me feel proud, proud farmer living and working in Mountains and Coast area. of where I am lucky enough to call the Snowdonia National Park. home. I am also proud that so many Utilising the land for my livelihood I am also an outdoor fanatic flock to the area seeking their own but also personal enjoyment is and have a bit of a talent for fulfilments and pleasures within the something that I try to capture climbing, a talent which has plethora of fun-filled activities and every day. Through my talents as allowed me to travel the world outdoor opportunities this amazing a rock climber I have been lucky as a renowned rock climber. landscape has to offer. There’s an enough to have visited and climbed adventure out there for everyone. Growing up on a small hill farm in some of the greats in world nestled in the heart of the outdoor destinations. I am now We all have our favourites, but Mountains, life revolved able to satisfyingly declare that the for me, the only way to grasp the around the outdoors, nature and the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast pure essence of the Snowdonia elements; trying to scratch a living region is the only place in the world Mountains and Coast region is on the barren hills. It is a far cry where all you could ever desire from an adventure into the Carneddau from the perceived farmhouse living the outdoors is within a 20 mile Mountain range. The Carneddau is many people picture when conjuring radius. From coast to mountain, this the highest plateau of land south of scenes of Snowdonia, yet for all area is definitely the beating heart the Cairngorms in Scotland, with the the challenges and ruggedness of outdoor adventure and activities highest point of this 27,000 acres of this place comes an overriding in the . of land being Carnedd Llywelyn, One Big Adventure 7

Know your Welsh

Welsh Greetings Bore da Good Morning Nos da Good Night Sut mae? How are you? Hwyl Goodbye Diolch Thanks Croeso Welcome Da iawn Very good the landscape and one with nature. Iechyd da Good health Here the air is silent from the modern day hum – the only traffic you may encounter is a passing Welsh Place Names sheep, or a Carneddau wild pony. No Phones, no cars. Here, somehow and meanings time can stand still, allowing the Aber The Mouth of a River brief taste of insignificance and Betws House of Prayer solitude that cleanses the soul. Bach/fach Small or Little But for all the romantics of the Bryn Hill mountains, they can soon bring Capel Chapel reality a little too close. Weather can Castell Castle change before your eyes; it certainly Caer/Gaer Fort brings forth those ‘challenges’ Coed Wood that keeps them wild. Yet, for all Ffynnon Well or Spring the dangers the conditions bring, Glan River Bank without them the mountains would Glyn Glen or Valley be a different place, where perhaps Llan Church or Parish their powers would be less revered Llyn Lake or Pool Llanberis Pass and respected. In their enduring Mynydd Mountain presence however, respect towards Nant Stream Snowdonia’s 3rd highest peak. the landscape and elements need’s Pen Top or End Stretching from the sweeping Nant to be paramount... always. Pentre Village Ffrancon valley to the historic Whether at work or at play, our Pont Bridge “” and to Betws y magnificent mountains and splendid Tre Homestead or Town Coed the bustling ‘gateway to coastline will always continue T yˆ House Snowdonia’. to provide me with moments, This mountain range lends a Snowdonia Mountains and Coast sense of belonging; in the words moments… special, unique, inspiring, National Radio Stations: of a Welsh hill farmer, a sort of where every sense is engaged and BBC Radio Cymru: “cynefin” – the word used to clarity is gained… describe a sheep’s own inherited 92.4 – 96.8 Welsh Create your own memories, enjoy patch of the mountain that they BBC Radio Wales: Snowdonia, Mountains and Coast! return to every year on instinct 93.9 – 103.9 English after gathering. But not only does Ioan Doyle Capital Cymru: the range provide a belonging, Stoner Waller... 103 Bilingual up in these slopes and peaks Sheep farmer... anyone can escape into their own and ambassador to the Heart : adventure, away from the hustle great outdoors! 102 – 107 English and bustle of ‘normal’ life, it is For more information: where you can become one with www.visitsnowdonia.infowww.visitsnowdonia.info 8 Local knowledge

Local knowledge

Welcome to Snowdonia We know from experience, First of all, our 5 top tips after Mountains and Coast. We are planning what you intend to do arriving in the area would be to: Iona and Emlyn Jones, we are when going off on a short break both originally from the area or holiday can be a real headache! 1  Familiarise yourself with the area but moved to London to work Especially with three young kids. and the whole range of things you after qualifying where we lived As a family we know that ‘all sorts’ can do. Review the area brochures for 7 years. We retured home of considerations must be made - and guides, map and log on to in 2007 and have now settled parking, toilets, food, travelling, www.visitsnowdonia.info down with our three daughters price and even the weather. 2 Visit the local Information aged 7, 5, 3 and our dog ‘Fflei’. We’ve all been there! Centres – they can provide you Returning home from ‘London’s’ This is where we hope to lend a with almost anything – booking city life made us truly appreciate hand; there is no better knowledge services, special offers, maps, the breadth of what the than ‘local knowledge’! guides, information on things Snowdonia Mountains and to do and events. We have put together some Coast area can offer in a holiday, 3 Have a look at the weather ‘family friendly’ tips to ensure especially for a young family like forecast for Snowdonia – that your visit to Snowdonia us who enjoy the outdoors. We plan ahead. Mountains and Coast is are also keen traveller’s and often www.metoffice.co.uk venture on our ‘get aways’. easy, stress free and truly memorable. One Big Adventure 9

So what about these dolphins and all kinds of sea birds memorable experiences you on our last outing. might expect? Here are a few On the weekend we often enjoy tips of what we and the girls a night or two camping under the like to do in our spare time. stars. We’ve stayed in some lovely When it comes to cycling, Lon Eifion sites, with the favourites being a traffic free route from Caernarfon down on the Llyˆn Peninsula. All of or Bryncir is perfect for the girls. the sites are family friendly and It’s safe, traffic free and being on a provide ample amenities. For further disused railway, is flat! We tend to information on camp sites visit park the car at Inigo Jones between www.visitsnowdonia.info the villages of and Unfortunately we do have the odd Penygroes (café / toilets on site) and rainy day, but it doesn’t stop the fun cycle to Caernarfon or Bryncir. and there are loads of places we like It a mere impossible task for us to to visit. There are indoor play areas come up with our favourite walk. at Glasfryn near or “Y Den” We are spoilt for choice. For the girls in Llanberis. Brilliant underground however, it’s got to be a circular walk attractions like Llechwedd, around Llyn Mair, near . Electric Mountain and King Arthur’s Set in woodland and around a Labyrinth. We also regularly visit the beautiful lake. There is convenient network of swimming pools which 4 Ask the locals – talk to the parking, picnic tables, hide and seek are in the area. in the woods and the added benefits staff at your accommodation, For tasting local produce we of wild bilberry picking. Also, further enquire at the restaurant, definitely suggest a visit to Pant Du South on the A470 we often visit shop or even with passer by. Vineyard and Orchard. Sip away on Coed y Brenin with its new family We love to share our delightful tasting cider, wine and friendly cycle paths, walks, play area knowledge with you. apple juice in stunning scenery. and there is a fantastic information 5 Just relax – you will be wowed, centre and café on site. As a family you will find that the energised and amazed by area has a huge amount to offer Having over 300km of coast means Snowdonia Mountains and and it’s all geared towards providing we are also a bit spoilt for choice Coast. It’s memorable. stress free, quality and memorable when it comes to choosing a day experiences. Our main concern out at the beach. Our favourite is is that you probably won’t have , Blue Flag award, golden enough time to fit everything in to sand, shallow water, with easy one visit. It’s a guarantee; you will access and parking it really doesn’t probably be back again! get any better on a nice day. Enjoy, The girls love wildlife and nature. Iona and Emlyn Jones A fantastic experience for the whole family is a voyage on the Shearwater cruise from Pwllheli. We saw seals, www.visitsnowdonia.info 10 Ideas

3 Caernarfon Castle

In a nutshell. Built by Edward the IDEAS 1st in 1283, this is probably the finest The sheer variety of holiday and short break experiences in Snowdonia medieval fortress examples in the Mountains and Coast is truly vast. There is so much you can do in the area; world. Also the site of Prince Charles investiture as in 1969. it’s sometimes difficult to pin point what next. To help you through the maze of things to do from World Heritage Sites, award winning attractions to world Why go? UNESCO world heritage site. class outdoor activities, we’ve bunched some ideas together. We hope you www.cadw.wales.gov.uk find something that suits! 4 Harlech Castle 1 Snowdonia National Park 2 Wales Coastal Path

In a nutshell. A magnificent In a nutshell. The Snowdonia In a nutshell. We’re proud to medieval fortress constructed atop a National Park covers a whopping say that our coastline accounts spur of rock overlooking the Irish Sea. 823 square miles. It’s the largest for almost a quarter of the 870- Built by Edward I during his invasion National Park in Wales and third mile Wales Coast Path. Walk along of Wales between 1282 and 1289. largest in the UK. Home to Mount some of the most scenic coastline Why go? UNESCO world heritage Snowdon, highest peak in England in the world. site which is considered as “the and Wales. Why go? Awarded Lonely Planet’s finest examples of late 13th century Why go? The blend of the ‘Best in travel destination for 2012’. and early 14th century military mountains, coast and culture has www.walescoastpath.gov.uk architecture in Europe”. created an iconic landscape found www.cadw.wales.gov.uk no where else on the planet. www.snowdonia-npa.gov.uk One Big Adventure 11

5 Steam railways 7 Mountain resorts 9 National Museum

In a nutshell. Little in gauge, In a nutshell. Nestling within In a nutshell. It’s very difficult large in appeal. We are the world the valleys of Snowdonia are not to notice Snowdonia’s rich and capital of narrow gauge railways. some picture postcard resorts. diverse industrial past. Step back in Travel by steam through some Villages such as Llanberis, time and discover how this small of the UK’s most breath-taking , Bala and Dolgellau corner of Wales roofed the world mountain scenery. are surrounded by lakes, rivers, with it’s slate during the industrial waterfalls and woodland and offer revolution. Why go? We are home to Britain’s so much to visitors. longest heritage railway. 25 miles of Why go? Slate and Snowdonia show stopping steam and scenery. Why go? They aren’t just pretty go hand in hand and it’s home to www.visitsnowdonia.info looking. Packed with attractions, the largest working water wheel historic sites and great shopping. in the UK. 6 Coastal resorts www.visitsnowdonia.info www.museumwales.ac.uk/slate 8 10 The great outdoors

In a nutshell. Our 300km of coastline is home to wonderful sea side resorts, marinas, quays, piers In a nutshell. An Italian village In a nutshell. With over 200 and promenades. Amongst the designed and built by Sir Clough outdoor providers, mountains, lakes, plethora of amazing beaches we Williams-Elis between 1925-1975. rivers, coastline, climbs, mountain boast 5 blue flag awards. Magnificent architecture, traditional biking trails, the list is endless. The Why go? Home to the 3rd best and exotic woodland, walks. breadth of the offer is extensive. beach pub in the world! Why go? Truly unique. One of Why go? Snowdonia Mountains and www.visitsnowdonia.info Wales’ premier visitor attractions. Coast is regarded as one of Europe’s www.portmeirion-village.com premier outdoor destinations. www.visitsnowdonia.info 12 Ideas

11 World class climbing 13 Underground adventures 15 The industrial past and present

In a nutshell. Possibly most In a nutshell. Exhilarating guided diverse climbing destination in adventures which travels into the Europe, combining single and multi- spectacular subterranean world of In a nutshell: Snowdonia’s pitch climbing, towering mountains abandoned slate mines and caves. industrial past is not only interesting and soaring sea cliffs. but venturesome too! Travel across Why go? It’s caving with attitude If you’re a fair weather climber why the ages from 18th century copper in Snowdonia. You’ll be abseiling, not try the indoor facilities. mining to futuristic hydro electric zip-lining, boating and climbing a power! Why go? A world class climbing waterfall – all underground. experience, whatever the weather! www.visitsnowdonia.info Why go? Our caverns are so big www.visitsnowdonia.info you can fit a double decker bus in there, and look like James Bond 14 Slate film-sets! 12 Coed y Brenin www.visitsnowdonia.info ‘All-action forest’ 16 Castell Penrhyn

In a nutshell. There are numerous attractions that offer the In a nutshell. An attractive opportunity to experience the story visitor centre, café, bike shop hire, of the slate industry, journey deep underground at Llechwedd, In a nutshell: A National Trust children’s play areas, facilities for property, Penrhyn Castle and visitors with disabilities – and miles and Llanfair slate caverns or discover how this part of Wales became the gardens have been sculpted to and miles of biking and walking pure excellence, fit for a king. With trails for everyone, from families to world leader in slate production at Inigo Jones. over 60 acres of gardens and a muddy MB enthusiasts. huge castle to explore, it’s a full, Why go? Why go? If you have any interest in An unique isight to fascinating day out. the past combined with magical the outdoors you’d be daft not to. Why go? One of the National www.forestry.gov.uk/coedybrenin underground adventures. www.visitsnowdonia.info Trust’s hidden gems. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ penrhyn-castle One Big Adventure 13

17 Multi activity attractions 19 White water 20 Surfing

In a nutshell: We have award In a nutshell. River Tryweryn is a In a nutshell. The shores of winning attractions which offer a guaranteed torrent of white water – Snowdonia and the Llyˆn Peninsula wide range of experiences. With if you don’t mind getting wet then offer some of the best surfing in activities such as go-karting, quad- the National White Water Centre the UK. ‘Hang 5’ with a range of biking and a wake-park, to ‘green’ offers white-knuckle thrills on all providers who offer tuition people powered roller coasters and types of water crafts. and hire. a crocodile maze’s. Why go? A truly unique experience Why go? Surfing, long-boarding Why go? Award winners. – why travel to New Zealand to and Stand-up- boarding, www.visitsnowdonia.info experience the thrill of white water? in beautiful locations. www.ukrafting.co.uk www.visitsnowdonia.info 18 Myths and legends

Downhill mountain biking, Blaenau Ffestiniog

In a nutshell: Delving into Snowdonia’s fascinating folklore? From Gelert the brave dog to King Arthur, you can lose yourself in our world of myths and legends. Why go? Unique, mysterious and a living part of our culture which you can experience. www.visitsnowdonia.info

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21 Galleries 23 Events 25 Downhill mountain biking

In a nutshell. Snowdonia In a nutshell. From triathlons and In a nutshell. You must be a Mountains and Coast’s offer a cycling sportif’s, to cultural carnivals competent downhill mountain biker. range of truly unique galleries for all and beer festivals, we host a massive If so, head to Blaenau Ffestiniog for art and culture lovers. Many offer variety of events. a mind-blowing session through the special events where you can try abandoned slate quarries. We should Why go? Its hard not to enjoy your hand at some artistry! also mention the essential uplift! yourself when dancing to Why go? The perfect rainy day international musicians, sampling Why go? ‘Its Just Amazing!’. One of option, with lovely little café’s too. the local ale or running (watching!) the most challenging and beautiful www.helfagelf.co.uk up Snowdon. Downhill Centres in Europe. www.visitsnowdonia.info www.anturstiniog.com 22 Trekking 24 Fancy a brew? 26 Our Heritage

In a nutshell. Let’s face it, Snowdonia is a BIG place. Why not In a nutshell. We produce wine, In a nutshell. We are the world make the most of it on horse-back? cider and beer of the finest quality. capital of castles, Bronze Age Chill out and let the horse do all the Award winning breweries, orchard fortifications, abbeys, historic hard work whilst you soak up the and vineyards. churches and wells. Our heritage is sights. captured within these magnificent There are also options for guided historic attractions. Why go? There’s an abundance vineyard and brewery tours with of stables to cater to all of your wine, cider and beer tasting. Why go? Our Heritage goes back a trekking needs. long way. The sites, buildings Why go? Sample local produce at www.visitsnowdonia.info and fortifications are truly unique its best. The truly spectacular views and amazing. will be thrown in free. www.snowdoniaheritage.info www.visitsnowdonia.info One Big Adventure 15

29 Walks

In a nutshell. Snowdonia Mountains and Coast is an amazing maze of walks. 90 mountains, 300km of coast and 840 square miles of Snowdonia National Park. Why go? Over 4 million visit the area to walk each year. It must be good. Trekking in Snowdonia www.visitsnowdonia.info

27 Golf 28 Snowdon 30 Shopping

In a nutshell. Snowdonia In a nutshell. Mountaineering In a nutshell. The villages and Mountains and Coast is home to 3 made easy on the ride of your life towns of Snowdonia Mountains and of the top 100 golf courses in the to the roof of Wales. Travel along at Coast will provide you with a unique UK, set in some fascinating locations 5mph on the only rack-and-pinion shopping experience. – tee off from the beach at railway in the UK. Walking one of Why go? We are miles away from and Aberdyfi or to the backdrop of the 6 paths is also an option. your typical high street. We are Harlech Castle at Royal St Davids. Why go? It’s ‘without doubt one about quality, unique products that There is a golf course to suit all of the most spectacular railway replicates the culture of Snowdonia abilities. journeys in the world’, says The Mountains and Coast. Why go? It a special brand of golf! Good Britain Guide.... Oh, and the www.visitsnowdonia.info www.visitsnowdonia.info breathtaking views are free. www.snowdonrailway.co.uk www.visitsnowdonia.info 16 Ideas

31 Cycling 33 Nant Gwrtheyrn 35 Wildlife

In a nutshell. Sir Dave Brailsford In a nutshell. Welsh is one of In a nutshell. RSPB reserves, learned the inns and outs of cycling the oldest living languages in the Ospreys, woodland walks and on our roads. Magnificent road world and is the fabric of life in marine wildlife cruises. The area cycling, mountain climbs, traffic free Snowdonia. Why not learn a few boasts some of the most unique and and long distance routes. words? amazing wildlife in the UK. Why go? Sir Dave Brailsford Why go? Discover the history of Why go? Seeing dolphins and seals grew up here and was inspired. Say the Welsh language and the centre in the wild is something truly, truly no more. is set in truly amazing scenery. remarkable. www.visitsnowdonia.info www.nantgwrtheyrn.org www.visitsnowdonia.info

32 Plas Menai 34 Local produce 36 Head for heights

In a nutshell. The National In a nutshell. We produce some In a nutshell. We have the longest Watersports centre is located on of the most unique local produce in zip line in the Northern Hemisphere. the Menai Straits and excels in all the UK. Sea food, salt marsh lamb, Its over a mile long. Which is a things that involves water and the cheese, Snowdonia ale and bara breathtaking 119mph zip wire outdoors. brith. ride. We also boast a vast array of challenging high ropes courses. Why go? One of the most Why go? Grown, reared and farmed renowned and complete outdoor in this unique environment has real Why go? Its the closest thing you centres in the UK. benefits – taste! will ever come to actually flying. www.plasmenai.co.uk www.visitsnowdonia.info www.visitsnowdonia.info One Big Adventure 17

37 On the high sea 39 The Princes of Gwynedd 40 The people

In a nutshell. From state-of-the- In a nutshell. For more than In a nutshell. What makes art 50mph speed boat rides along 800 years the Princes of Gwynedd Snowdonia Mountains and Coast the to cruising wildlife fought with one another and the stand out above the rest as a tours and chartered fishing trips, English crown for control over destination is the people that live you can enjoy our coastal waters Snowdonia. Discover their kingdom, and work here. Proud, Welsh and at whatever pace you wish – all in the castles, courts and lives of these very friendly. Unique. comfort! magnificent individuals. Why go? We think that our Why go? The adrenaline rush, Why go? Unique opportunity landscape, history and culture are the stunning scenery, history to explore the medieval past truly special and we love sharing it and wildlife. of Snowdonia. with the world! www.visitsnowdonia.info www.princesofgwynedd.info www.visitsnowdonia.info

38 Segontium Roman Fort Caernarfon

In a nutshell. Explore the remains of an auxiliary Roman fort, established in the late 70s AD. The main Roman fort in North Wales and connected to legionary base at Deva, Chester. Why go? Unique opportunity to explore one of Rome’s most northern European fortifications. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/ segontiumromanfort www.visitsnowdonia.info 18 Information and accommodation

INFORMATION POINT

Tourist Information Centres Caernarfon Accommodation Oriel Pendeitsh, Castle St LL55 1SE 01286 672232 Snowdonia Mountains [email protected] and Coast offers an excellent choice of quality Conwy accommodation including hotels, Muriau Buildings, Conwy LL32 8LD guesthouses, inns, farmhouses, 01492 592248 hostels, bunkhouses, caravan and Tourist Information Centres [email protected] camping parks. are located throughout the area and will provide you with Dolgellau a whole range of information – Elgon Square, Dolgellau LL40 1PU Accommodation and 01341 422888 availability, attractions and [email protected] activities, places to eat and Llanberis shop as well as entertainment, Electric Mountain, Llanberis events and travel details. LL55 4UR Further information on the area and 01286 870765 its accommodation is also available [email protected] in the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast tourism brochure available at For further information visit: Tourist Information Centres or from Library Building, Mostyn St www.visitsnowdonia.info www.visitsnowdonia.info LL30 2RP 01492 577577 www.facebook.com/ visitsnowdonia Aberdyfi** [email protected] Wharf Gardens, Aberdyfi LL35 0ED www.twitter.com/ 01654 767321 Pothmadog visit_snowdonia High St, Porthmadog LL49 9LP [email protected] www.flickr.com/ 01766 512981 visit_snowdonia Barmouth [email protected] Station Rd, Barmouth LL42 1LU www.youtube.com/ 01341 280787 Pwllheli* visitsnowdonia [email protected] Neuadd , Penlan Street, Pwllheli LL53 5DE Beddgelert Hebog Centre 01758 613000 Internet access Beddgelert LL55 4YD [email protected] 01766 890615 Free Wi-Fi available at all Public [email protected] Libraries in the area plus all of Gwynedd Council’s Leisure Betws y Coed Centres and Tourist Information Royal Oak Stables LL24 0AH Centres- contact the Tourist 01690 710426 Information Centre for details. [email protected] One Big Adventure 19

Tourist Information Points Discover Gwynedd TRAVEL DETAILS: Information Points Y Ganolfan LL36 9YF See below a list of the Discover By train Gwynedd Information Points. 08457 484950 The Vestry, These let you discover the area’s www.nationalrail.co.uk High St LL53 7DS wealth of wildlife, culture, heritage www.thecambrianline.co.uk 01758 712929 and local produce. www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk [email protected] www.discovergwynedd.com By coach Bangor Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Caban 0871 200 2233 Brynrefail LL55 2NR Bangor LL57 1DT By sea 01248 352786 Canolfan Nefyn Stena Line 08705 707070 Blaenau Ffestiniog Nefyn LL53 6HH Irish Ferries 08717 300400 Unit 1 and 2, Fitzpatrick’s Cafe High Street LL41 3ES Bethesda LL57 3AY By air Corris Gwesty Tyˆ Newydd Manchester 08712 710711 Corris Craft Centre SY20 9RF LL53 8BE 08715 218484 Cricieth Inigo Jones 08707 335511 Post Office LL52 0BU Groeslon LL54 7UE 08707 770195 Tywyn Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw By bus Library, Neptune Road LL36 9HA Llanbedrog LL53 3TT Traveline 08712 002233 Y Bala Parc Padarn Explore Wales Pass Pensarn Rd, Llanberis LL55 4TY www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/ Bala LL23 7SR Penllyn Leisure Centre explorewalespass *Only open April-September Bala LL23 7SR Local bus timetables: **Only open April-October Siop Antur Stiniog Gwynedd Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3ES www.gwynedd.gov.uk Medical information Talyllyn Railway Conwy Tywyn LL36 9EY www.conwy.gov.uk NHS Wales’s services in North Wales are provided by Betsi The Church of St Peter By car Cadwaladr University Health Board. and Vincula SY20 8AG London – Betws-y-Coed Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital 4hrs 36mins (Main District General Hospital Manchester – Caernarfon with 24hr A&E), Penrhosgarnedd, 2hrs 22mins Bangor, LL57 2PW, 01248 384384. Mobile phones Birmingham – Porthmadog 999 should only be called in an The area is served by: O2, 2hrs 58mins emergency. T-Mobile/Orange/EE, Vodafone, Bristol-Barmouth 3hrs 50mins NHS Direct Wales Three, Tesco Mobile and Virgin. Nottingham-Conwy 2hrs 56mins 0845 4647 Network coverage can vary Cardiff-Bangor 4hrs 31mins depending upon your location. Swansea-Porthmadog Out of hours GP service 3hrs 16mins 0300 1235566 Mobile Phones do not work in secluded valleys. -Bangor 3hrs 34mins -Bangor 34mins Journey times supplied by: www.theaa.com

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Not Another Stunning Beach!

The stunningly beautiful and perfect for swimmers and A paradise for water sport award-winning coastline of sunbathers whilst Tywyn, Barmouth enthusiasts, many sailing regattas the Cambrian Coast and Llyˆn and Black Rock sands are firm and competitions are held at the Peninsula stretches for a family favourites. Most beaches marinas and harbours of Pwllheli, breath-taking 300km and offers have convenient parking and are Abersoch, Caernarfon, Conwy, a vast selection of all year close to amenities. Porthmadog, Aberdyfi and round activities – whatever Barmouth. the weather! Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast of the Llyˆn Peninsula also provides the best surfing in North West Wales. Catch the surf at Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth) and Porth Oer (Whistling Sands), where the sand squeaks beneath your feet on a dry day. The Cambrian Coast also boasts long stretches of beautiful beach with both Fairbourne and Harlech Porth Neigwl One Big Adventure 21 USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS:

Gwynedd Council Contact Centre 01766 771000

Harbourmasters Aberdyfi 01654 767626 Barmouth 01341 280671 Conwy 01492 596253 Porthmadog 01766 512927 Pwllheli 01758 704081

Marinas Caernarfon, Victoria Dock 01286 672118 Hafan, Pwllheli 01758 701219

Maritime Service 01758 704066 [email protected]

The National Trust 01492 860 123

Natural Resources Wales 0300 065 3000

National Water Sports Centre Plas Menai, Caernarfon 01248 670964

Porthdinllaen Surf report information www.westcoastsurf.co.uk International Yachting www.welshsurfingfederation.co.uk Competitions and the popular www.britsurf.co.uk Wakestock wakeboarding and Tide Times Music festival are held at Pwllheli www.tidetimes.org.uk and Abersoch. The Plas Menai National Watersports Centre also caters for all aspects of sailing activities from dinghy sailing to yachting. From sailing and water-skiing, jet skiing to surfing and sea , rock-pooling or fishing, the ever-changing coast has everything to offer. Join a fishing trip, hire a windsurfer or just have some fun pottering around in a dinghy.

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AWARD WINNING BEACHES Don’t take our word for it, our coastline is second to none – and we’ve the awards to prove it! The table below highlights The Blue Flag Award applies European standards and is awarded to bathing facilities available at some of beaches which meet guideline water quality standards plus 25 other criteria the more popular beaches. including dog controls and public toilets. The Green Coast Award is given to For more information visit: isolated rural beaches with excellent water quality and high environmental www.visitsnowdonia.info standards. The Seaside Award is a UK scheme awarding beaches that reach at least the mandatory water quality standard.

Beach facilities guide Surfing Slipway Parking Toilets Water Drinking Phone Emergency Access Disabled Shop Transport Public Site Camp RestrictionsDog (*seasonal) Aid First Zone Exclusion Craft Flag Blue Award Seaside Award Coast Green

Beach Type R Ö } w d s Q Í ß 4 Ë 1 Aberdaron P, S, C Aberdyfi S, D, E S, D Abersoch S, D Barmouth S, E Bennar S, D Black Rock Sands S, D Cricieth S, P, RP Dinas Dinlle P, S Fairbourne P, S Harlech S, D Hell’s Mouth P, S, C Llanbedrog S P, S, D RP, S, P Nefyn S, C, RP RP, S, P S Pwllheli S, D, P Trefor P, S Tywyn P, S Whistling Sands S, RP, C

Beach-type key: RP – Rock Pools E – Estuary S – Sandy D – Dunes P – Pebble Beach C – Cliffs

www.seasideawards.org.uk / www.blueflag.org / www.keepwalestidy.org Bird watching 23 Bird’s eye view

USEFUL information:

RSPB North Wales: Unit 14 Llys Castan, Parc Menai Bangor LL57 4FD www.rspb.org.uk/wales 01248 672850 Keep your eyes open! Osprey watch, River Local Birds: The estuaries and coastline, is open between April and the Coast and Estuary: the mountains and hills, end of August, where you can use Black-headed Gull, Chough, ancient woodlands and river telescopes and see live footage Cormorant, Curlew, Dunlin, valleys of Snowdonia Mountain from the nest-cam. Volunteers are Lapwing, Little Egret, and Coast all contribute to on hand to help. Oystercatcher, Redshank, the rich diversity of habitats The viewing site is at Pont Shelduck, Whopper Swan. which ensures the area’s long (grid reference SH593413). standing reputation as a bird Forest: watcher’s paradise. Dipper, Garden Warbler, Reserves offer breath-taking scenery For further information on Grey Wagtail, Long-tailed Tit, and beautiful woodland walks whilst wildlife and sites where you can Redstart, Willow-Warbler, Wood the Conwy estuary Reserve offers visit, go to: Warbler. views of various wading birds and www.visitsnowdonia.info/ Moorland and Mountain: the magnificent Conwy Castle. discover_gwynedd Osprey, Black Grouse, Buzzard, Well located hides ensure an Goshawk, Hen Harrier, Merlin, excellent view. As part of the Peregrine Falcon, Raven, Red Glaslyn Osprey project, a round- Grouse, Snipe, Sparrowhawk the-clock protection scheme operates during the breeding season. The public viewing scheme www.visitsnowdonia.info 24 Walking – coastal

Walk This Way

Coastal delights A walking superstar Northern exposure This short walk (around 3 miles), The 870 mile long Wales Coast Walk for miles and miles (over 90, from Nefyn to Porthdinllaen, is the Path is ready to be explored. actually) along the ‘edge of Wales’ ideal introduction to north Llyˆn’s on the Llyˆn Coastal Path. Or delve We’re proud to say that our spectacular coast. You’ll skirt a into the glades of beech, redwoods coastline accounts for almost a perfect half-crescent of sand before and Douglas firs in the Coed y quarter of the 870-mile Wales Coast reaching the timeless little National Brenin Forest Park on the gentle, Path. Opened to great acclaim a Trust village of Porthdinllaen. Rest mile-long Cefndeuddwr Trail few years back, the path has quickly your feet, soak up the view, spot (there’s a great view of Cader Idris become a top attraction. It’s not seals and stop off for a pint at the along the route). just aimed at walkers. The Coast Tyˆ Coch Inn (the third best beach Path website is full of information We don’t expect you to walk them bar in the world, incidentally, on beaches, family activities and all in one go. That would be greedy. according to a recent poll wildlife too. Around 200 of those Here are a few bitesized chunks to conducted by the travel website miles are here in Snowdonia, the whet your appetite. cheapflights.co.uk). Llyˆn Peninsula and Cambrian Coast. One Big Adventure 25 WALKING HOLIDAY OPERATORS: High Trek Snowdonia 01286 871232

Plas y Brenin Capel Curig 01690 720214 www.pyb.co.uk

Edge of Wales Walks Aberdaron 01758 760652 www.edgeofwaleswalk.co.uk

Wild About Wales, 01286 831559 www.wild-about-wales.com

Plas Tan y Bwlch 01766 772600 www.plastanybwlch.com

Snowdonia Guides 01690 760181 www.snowdonia-guides.co.uk

Walking Snowdonia 01678 521109 www.walking-snowdonia.com

Wales Walking Holidays 01248 713611 www.waleswalkingholidays.com

Celticos 01248 671234 www.celticos.com Trefor Snowdonia Walking and Climbing 07775623323 / www. The beautiful south snowdoniawalkingandclimbing.co.uk The 6½ miles from Cricieth to

Porthmadog along the southern shores of Llyˆn are packed with scenic and historic interest. Start at medieval Cricieth Castle then Free app: walk along Black Rock Sands – Download the free app from a huge beach backed by dunes www.walescoastpath.gov.uk – to the pretty little harbour of Borth-y-Gest. Then it’s onwards along the lovely Glaslyn Estuary to the heritage-rich harbour at Porthmadog, where slate was exported worldwide.

www.visitsnowdonia.info 26 Walking – upland Climb every mountain

Perhaps not. It might take being the Llanberis Path, which runs Walk up to Aber Falls and back from some time if you do. But you parallel to the Snowdon Mountain , follow the Glaslyn can at least follow in the Railway and the more strenuous river from Beddgelert through the footsteps (and handholds) of Pyg and Miner’s tracks. There are 6 or up to Dinas Oleu such legends as Sir Edmund official paths to the summit. in Barmouth. Bala is a great central Hillary, Joe Brown and Don location for a whole range of walks. However, there are a number of Whillans, all of whom have other mountain ranges that are For further information on the been drawn to Snowdonia’s equally as beautiful and challenging huge variety of walks in the area crags, slabs and screes. such as Y Carneddau, Y , please contact one of our Tourist Snowdon itself, at 3,560 feet Y Rhinogau and Cader Idris. Information Centres or visit (1,085m), is obviously the prime There are numerous family friendly www.visitsnowdonia.info destination for many with the circular walk’s in the area which most popular routes to the summit take in some stunning scenery. One Big Adventure 27

Download your walks On the web The ‘Enjoy Snowdonia’ app is your Visit our website and download mobile guide to the National Park, the latest apps, maps and details with maps, walks, places to visit and of circular walks. Books and guides tourist information. There’s also a are also available from our Tourist Snowdonia/Eryri e-magazine you Information Centres (see page 18 can download. for details). www.eryri-npa.gov.uk

Snowdon Sherpa Service Snowdon’s so big and so varied in terrain that it would be a real shame to walk up and down the same path in a day! The Snowdon Sherpa bus network is your passport to total Walkers welcome freedom. Why not hike up one path Walking enthusiasts and come down another? Or take should look out for the bus from your accommodation this sign, displayed and walk back? It’s easy with the by accommodation Sherpa service. The Snowdon businesses that provide features Sherpa shuttles around the base such as: drying facilities, adequate of Snowdon connecting all 6 main storage space for rucksacks, packed footpaths and the surrounding lunches, etc. villages. Further details: www.visitsnowdonia.info

Weather information OS maps: www.metoffice.gov.uk Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley Explorer OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog & Bala Explorer OL23 Cader Idris & Bala Lake Explorer 253 Llyˆn Peninsula West Available at TICs

Snowdon www.visitsnowdonia.info 28 Cycling and mountain biking

Get off the beaten track

The breathtakingly beautiful Welsh-speaking Sir Dave Brailsford, with a network of dedicated cycle and unspoilt landscape of the brains behind Britain’s cycling paths and routes that are quiet or Snowdonia Mountains and supremacy, hails from the village of completely traffic free – and all Coast provides the perfect Deiniolen near Llanberis. He talks superscenic. cycling destination for the movingly of the ‘millions of times’ For information about all our whole family as well as for he has pedalled up the Llanberis Pass traffic free routes please contact the dedicated enthusiast. and the fact that North Wales is ‘the one of our Tourist Information Whether it be the challenging one place I can go back and get this Centres or visit: mountain tracks or the gentle massive sense of just being at ease www.visitsnowdonia.info country lanes and old railway with myself and happy’. lines there is something for Stage Four of last year’s Tour of everyone. Britain ended with Cavendish Britain has gone cycling mad. crossing the line first at Llanberis. Sir Brad, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Froome, ‘It wasn’t that hard,’ he said of Mark Cavendish and Wales’s very the mountainous stage. See if own Geraint Thomas have inspired a you agree. new and growing audience to get on It’s certainly easy to enjoy our their bikes. And where better to do surroundings.We go out of our way so than in Snowdonia? to welcome cyclists of all abilities, One Big Adventure 29 Cycle Holidays: Edge of Wales 01758 760652 www.edgeofwaleswalk.co.uk Beics Menai, Caernarfon 01286 676804 www.beicsmenai.co.uk Tyred Out, 01690 760181 www.tyred-out.com Snow Bikers, Dolgellau 01341 430628 www.snowbikers.com

Cycle Shops and Hire Operators: Aberdaron Edge of Wales 01758 760652 Bala R H Roberts Cycles 01678 520252 Gro Cycles 01678 530415 Bangor Evolution Bikes 01248 355 770 Barmouth Birmingham Garage 01341 280644 Beddgelert Beddgelert Bikes 01766 890434 Mawddach Trail, Dolgellau to Barmouth Betws-y-Coed Beics Betws 01690 710766 OS MAPS: Caernarfon Explorer OL17 Beics Menai 01286 676804 Snowdon & Conwy Dolgellau Valley Dolgellau Cycles 01341 423332 Explorer OL18 Beics Brenin 01341 440728 Harlech, Porthmadog Llanberis & Bala Llanberis Bike Hire 01286 872787 Explorer OL23 Cader Idris & Bala Lake Porthmadog Cyclists welcome Velovert 07753 798902 Explorer 253 Cycling enthusiasts Llyˆn Peninsula West Pwllheli should look out for Llyˆn Cycle Centre 01758 612414 Explorer 254 this sign, displayed Llyˆn Peninsula East Tywyn by accommodation businesses that provide features Available at TICs, see page 18. Bird Rock Cycle Hire 01654 711550 Dysynni Valley cycles 01654 710055 such as: drying facilities, adequate storage space for rucksacks, packed lunches etc. Canolfan Trawsfynydd Antur Stiniog, 01766 540780 www.visitsnowdonia.info 30 Cycling and mountain biking

Muddy wheels

Snowdonia Mountains and fans. Here are some of the glowing NOTE Coast is a mountain biking reviews posted on www.ibikeride.com, Cyclists should note that although superstar. Admittedly, we have a leading MTB site. cyclists have a legal right to cycle the terrain for it. But there are on bridle ways, the Law (Section 30, Countryside Act 1968) requires that they also the facilities to match. ‘Amazing Antur! Never been must give way to pedestrians and horse The sport was introduced to the anywhere like it, some of riders at all times. UK, big time, with the opening of the best trails in Wales and Snowdon, this is especially important the first manmade trails in the Coed around the UK, I would say where there are exceptionally high levels y Brenin Forest Park in the early of walkers using the Llanberis, Rhyd Ddu 1990s. We haven’t looked back maybe top 15 in Europe!’ and Snowdon Ranger paths. since. Coed y Brenin gets better Lewis Bradley The following voluntary agreement to and better. It’s just opened a £1.7m remedy the problem has been negotiated extension to its Visitor Centre with between the cycling organisations, the a new bike shop, hire centre and ‘Fun, fun and more fun! Sports Council for Wales, Gwynedd beginners’ bike skills course. Council and Snowdonia National Park A brilliant addition to the Authority. 10.00am to 5.00pm from 1st Blaenau Ffestiniog is also in on the N Wales mtb scene. Super May – 30th September – Please do not act. Its new Antur Stiniog mountain efficient… and 4 fab trails cycle to or from the summit of Snowdon biking centre, based at Llechwedd during this period. From October to the slate quarry, is wowing downhill to enjoy.’ Kath G end of April – Full access. One Big Adventure 31

Off road cycling Off road cycling access is only provided along the following public rights of way as most of the land is privately owned and farmed: • Bridleways – cyclists must give way to walkers and horse riders • Roads Used as Public Paths – normally available to cyclists • Unclassified country roads – white roads on OS maps but private roads are also shown in this SMALLER IMAGE 3 way. Cyclists are advised to check their status on the definitive maps held by the Highways Department. Please note that public footpaths are for pedestrians only and to gain access to open land the owner’s permission has to be sought.

Mountain Biking Centres: Antur Stiniog (Blaenau Ffestiniog) 01766 832214

Coed y Brenin (Dolgellau) 01341 440747

Antur Stiniog Mountain Bike Centre, Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog Coed Gwydyr (Betws y Coed) 0300 065 3000

Dyfi Trails () 0300 065 3000

Machynlleth 0300 065 3000

Cyclists welcome Cycling enthusiasts should look out for this sign, displayed by accommodation businesses that provide features such as: drying facilities, adequate storage space for rucksacks, packed lunches etc.

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Gone Fishing...

Llynnau Cregennen

Rugged mountain ranges For Game and Coarse Fishing you Slip ways: sweeping down to quiet must have: For information on slipways, coves, beautiful sandy bays, • A valid permit from the boat launching and marinas estuaries, natural lakes, appropriate association or owner contact the Gwynedd Maritime rivers and streams all (available at Fisheries/Fishing Unit on 01758 704066. For contribute to a dramatic Tackle Shops/ some Tourist harbours and maritime landscape which offers some Information Centres) information in the Conwy of the most exciting and • A national rod licence (available area call 01492 596253. pleasurable fishing in the UK. from all Post Offices and the Natural Resources Wales website) One Big Adventure 33

GAME FISHERIES: ANGLING ASSOCIATIONS: Beachcaster Barmouth 01341 281 537 Crafnant Fishery Bala & District 07929 593319 01492 640818 www.balaangling.co.uk Cambrian Fishing Tackle www.crafnantfishing.co.uk Blaenau Ffestiniog 01766 831474 Betws y Coed 01690 710143 Glanmorfa Mawr Porthmadog www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org Sheffield House 01766 513333 01766 522 805 Cambrian 01766 762401 Graiglwyd Springs Penmaenmawr www.cambrianangling.co.uk North Wales Angling 01492 622338 Caernarfon 01286 677099 www.graiglwydsprings.co.uk Criccieth & 01766 810548 Barrys Tackle Gwernan Lake Dolgellau www.dwyfor.cambrianweb.com Tywyn 01654 710357 01341 422488 Penrhyn Guns and Tackle www.gwernanlakehotel.co.uk 01492 660373 01766 770 339 Cregennan Lakes Dolgellau 01690 750444 Porthmadog Bait & Tackle 07854139766 Ogwen Valley Porthmadog 01766 513 719 www.cregennan.co.uk www.pysgotaogwenfishing.org Siop Eleri Organic Park Seiont, Gwyrfai & Llyfni Aberdaron 01758 760233 01758 750000 www.sgll.co.uk www.organicparc.co.uk JP Phillips Artro & 01341 241295 Tywyn 01654 710046 Talyllyn Fishery Tywyn www.freewebs.com/artrofish 01654 782282 J&J Newsagents www.tynycornel.co.uk Dolgellau 07825180111 Trawsfynydd 01766 540234 www.dolgellauanglingassociation. Eisteddfa Fishery Criccieth co.uk Menai Marine 01766 523425 Caernarfon 01286 677445 www.eisteddfa-fisheries.com Ystumaner 01654 782279

Prysor (Trawsfynydd) COARSE FISHING: 01766 540313 www.trawslake.com Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes Criccieth 01766 523512 Pwllheli & District 01758 613291 www.broneifion.com www.llynangling.net

Conwy Water Gardens Rowen Glaslyn 01766 770339 01492 650063 www.glaslynangling.co.uk www.conwywatergardens.co.uk Eisteddfa Fishery Criccieth FISHING SHOPS: 01766 523425 www.eisteddfa-fisheries.com D & E Hughes Pwllheli 01758 613291 Glasfryn Park Y Ffôr 01766 810202 Abersoch Angling www.glasfryn.co.uk Abersoch 01758 712646

Llyn y Gro Bala AD & N Griffiths 01678 530415 Penygroes 01286 880421 www.gro-fishing.co.uk Barmouth Angling Barmouth 01341 280 480 www.visitsnowdonia.info 34 Water sports – inland waters

Row, row, row your boat...

Inland Waters Bala’s Llyn Tegid – the largest Llugwy all provide opportunities natural lake in Wales – is a major for the experienced. Try kayaking Mysterious lakes, lively rivers watersports centre. It’s close to on beautiful Llyn Gwynant near and breath-taking waterfalls the River Tryweryn, a torrent that Beddgelert or Llyn Padarn at have helped shape the guarantees white water – and white- Llanberis. distinctive glacial landscape knuckle rafting thrills at the National Other watersports lakes include of Snowdonia Mountains White Water Centre, where anyone hidden away and Coast. Their magic and who doesn’t mind getting wet can in the Gwydyr Forest, Llynnau beauty has attracted visitors have a go. for centuries, but today they Mymbyr near Capel Curig, also provide all kinds of The options are endless but Afon Llyn Trawsfynydd and Llyn exciting opportunities to get Conwy, and Afon Brenig near . on the water. One Big Adventure 35

CONTACTS: Welsh Association , Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NU 01678 521199 www.canoewales.com

CANOE ACCESS AGREEMENTS: Rivers: during closed fishing season (14km grade 2 to 5) River Glaslyn (11km grade 5) River Tryweryn (8 km grade 2 to 4) (14km grade 3 o 5)

Stillwater: Lake Trawsfynydd, Lake Geirionydd, Lake Gwynant, Lake Mymbyr, Lake Padarn, Lake Tegid

For informal agreements on waterways and further information on access: www.welsh-canoeing.org.uk

NATIONAL WHITE WATER CENTRE: Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NU 01678 521083 www.ukrafting.co.uk Llyn Padarn, Llanberis

Important notice of the legal situation regarding : Many inland waters especially the smaller, upland rivers and lakes are privately owned. You must have permission to enter the water – entering without permission constitutes an act of trespass. Please contact the Welsh Canoeing Association local access office listed. www.visitsnowdonia.info 36 Water sports – coastal waters

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS: Gwynedd Council Contact Centre: 01766 771000

Harbourmasters: Aberdyfi 01654 767626 Barmouth 01341 280671 Conwy 01492 596253 Porthmadog 01766 512927 Pwllheli 01758 704081

Marinas: Caernarfon, Victoria Dock 01286 672118 Hafan, Pwllheli, 01758 701219

Maritime Service: 01758 704066 [email protected]

The National Trust: 01492 860 123

Natural Resources Wales: 0300 065 3000

National Water Sports Centre: Plas Menai, Caernarfon 01248 670964

Surf report information: www.westcoastsurf.co.uk www.welshsurfingfederation.co.uk www.britsurf.co.uk

Tide Times: www.tidetimes.org.uk

Emergency: In an emergency dial 999 and ask for Coastguard

Hire: For surfboard, body board, wind surf and paddle board hire whilst in the area please contact your local Tourist Information Centre. See page18-19 for details.

Boat Launching: For information on slipways, boat launching and marinas contact the Gwynedd Maritime Unit on 01758 704066. For harbours and maritime information in the Conwy area call 01492 596253. Pwllheli One Big Adventure 37 Plain sailing

Coastal Waters is popular in a number of venues, including Dinas Dinlle and inland With 200 miles of coastline water such as Llyn Padarn. there’s salt in our veins. The shores of Snowdonia Sailors can choose between the Mountains and Coast is sheltered Menai Strait and the packed with sailing and open waters of Cardigan Bay watersports action. and the Irish Sea, accessible from a string of havens, Wakeboarding is a speciality at harbours, marinas and slipways. Abersoch, while hardcore surfers and body boarders head for Biggest of all is Hafan Pwllheli, Porth Neigwl (its alternative name, a world-class modern marina Hell’s Mouth, might give you an idea with over 400 berths and of what to expect). excellent onshore facilities at the gateway to some of the best – sailing waters in the UK. the new big thing in watersports, www.visitsnowdonia.info 38 Golf

Sink this and then it’s the 19th hole

The mountains of Snowdonia, The challenging links courses of St David’s Harlech which hosted the stunning coastline and Nefyn, Aberdyfi and the famous the Ryder Cup Welsh Seniors Open, historic landscape form Royal St David’s at Harlech have are long established and immensely a backdrop to some of all been included in Golf Monthly popular attracting golfers back time the most challenging and magazine as being amongst the best and time again. spectacular courses in Wales. 100 golf courses in Britain. Nefyn The championship course at Conwy, Golfers are well served with located on a cliff top on the Llyˆn spectacularly located between a total of 20 courses and Peninsula is one of the most scenic mountain, river and sea has many four driving ranges providing courses in the UK and probably a tale to tell, Porthmadog is an all kinds of challenges from one of the most challenging. interesting mixture of heath and seaside links to parkland. The championship courses of both links. The courses of Pwllheli and Aberdyfi and the historic Royal One Big Adventure 39

GOLF COURSES: 18 Hole: Aberdyfi Golf Club 01654 767493 Abersoch Golf Club 01758 712622 St Deiniol Golf Club Bangor 01248 353098 Royal Town of Caernarfon Golf Club 01286 673783 Conwy () SMALLER IMAGE 3 Golf Club 01492 592423 Criccieth Golf Club 01766 522154 The Royal St David’s Golf Club Harlech 01766 780361 Nefyn & District Golf Club 01758 720966 Porthmadog Golf Club 01766 514124 Pwllheli Golf Club 01758 701644 9 Hole: Y Bala Golf Club 01678 520359 Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club 01690 710556 Dolgellau Golf Club 01341 422603 Fairbourne Golf Club Royal St Davids, Harlech 01341 250979 Gwynus Golf Course Nefyn Abersoch on the Llyˆn Peninsula, 01286 660440 the parkland courses of Driving Ranges: Caernarfon, Criccieth and Llanfairfechan Golf Club St Deiniol, Bangor and the many 01286 680144 Llyˆn Golf Range 01758 701200 inland courses are all set in Llyˆn Golf Centre & Range Nefyn and District Driving magnificent scenery and together 01758 701200 Range 01758 820966 offer variety and enjoyment to golfers of all levels of ability. Penmaenmawr Golf Club Royal Town of Caernarfon 01492 623330 Driving Range 01286 673783 Tyddyn Mawr Golf Course Treborth Driving Range 01286 674919 01248 371170

www.visitsnowdonia.info 40 Climbing

Only another 3560ft to go!

Whilst the beauty of defiant slopes. From the most locations include the towering Snowdonia may be legendary, awesome sheer face to a beginner’s cliff faces at and climbers are attracted by the incline the dramatic terrain of Llanberis Pass. diverse challenges on offer. Snowdonia Mountains and Coast However, numerous indoor walls Both mountains and coast ensures endless challenges for such as the fantastic Beacon offer all kinds of climbing climbers of all levels. Climbing Centre, Caernarfon, opportunities for both From the cliffs of the Llyˆn Peninsula provide excellent facilities and beginner and enthusiast. coastline to the heights of Eryri tuition for beginners as well as for For many years the region has (the Welsh word for Snowdonia) those more advanced climbers attracted climbers from all over the variety of climbing who just wish to keep the the world, indeed, Sir Edmund opportunities in the Snowdonia momentum going during adverse Hillary and his Everest conquest Mountains and Coast region weather conditions. team trained on Snowdonia’s is immense. The most popular One Big Adventure 41

INDOOR CLIMBING WALLS: 01248 382571 Beacon Climbing Centre 01286 677322 www.beaconclimbing.com Barmouth Leisure Centre 01341 280111 Dwyfor Leisure Centre 01758 613437 Dyffryn Conwy Leisure Centre, 01492SMALLER 642028 IMAGE 3 www.conwy.gov.uk/leisure Leisure Centre 01492 577925 www.conwy.gov.uk/leisure Plas Menai, National Water Sports Centre, Caernarfon 01248 670964 www.plasmenai.co.uk Plas-y-Brenin – The National Mountain Centre, Capel Curig 01690 720214 www.pyb.co.uk The Rock Climbing Wall Harlech 01766 780576 Plas Silyn Penygroes 01286 882047

HIGH ROPES CENTRES: Rope Works, Hafan y Môr, Pwllheli 01758 720997 Llanberis www.ropeworks.co.uk Tree Top Adventure Betws y Coed 01690 710914 www.ttadventure.co.uk Get Wet Adventure Company Llandderfel, near Bala 07909 768950 www.get-wet.co.uk

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Wild, Wild, NORTH West

For horse riders and pony coast of the Llyˆn Peninsula. One to trekkers (absolute beginners try is a half day trek through rugged and experts equally welcomed) terrain and open mountains, there’s an inspiring choice of with the highest peaks in Wales and riding centers, bridle paths England on one side and the Irish and routes in the Snowdonia Sea on the other. Mountains and Coast area. Ride on horse back along wooded valleys like the lovely Vale of Ffestiniog and beaches such as those along the sandy southern One Big Adventure 43

RIDING STABLES AND CENTRES: Cilan Riding Centre Abersoch, Pwllheli 01758 713276

Bwlchgwyn Farm Caravan Park & Pony Trekking Centre 01341 250107

Llanbedrog Riding Centre Llanbedrog, Pwllheli 01758 740267

Pen Llyˆn Riding Centre & Lusitano Stud Llaniestyn 01758 730741

Snowdonia Riding Stables , Caernarfon 01286 650342

Tyˆ Coch Farm Trekking & Riding Centre Penmachno, Conwy 01690 760248

Waunfawr www.visitsnowdonia.info 44 Outdoor centres

a playground for adventure

The sheer number, From sea to summit you can try your hand at almost any adventure: • Climbing, bouldering and abseiling variety and quality of • Caving, mine exploration and pot holing activity centres to be • Kayaking and canoeing • Ice climbing found in Snowdonia • Hill running and orienteering Mountains and Coast • Paddle boarding, surfing and wind surfing • Sailing help safeguard its • Coasteering • Hiking and mountaineering reputation as one of • White water rafting and improvised rafting Europe’s premiere • Bush craft • Gliding outdoor destinations. • Off road cycling One Big Adventure 45

a playground for adventure Ogwen Valley

Activity Operators: There are over 200 activity operators in the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast area. All operating providers must abide by a Code of Conduct that describes good practice and procedures for the activity in question. Some providers are licensed to offer activates for individuals of 18 years and younger through the AALA. For further information and listings of AALA verified centres and other providers visit: www.visitsnowdonia.info www.aals.org.uk www.visitsnowdonia.info www.visitwales.com 46 Indoor attractions One Big Adventure 47 INDOOR Air World Corris Mine Explorers Pottery Dinas Dinlle, Caernarfon LL54 5TP Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Pen y Gongl, T: 01286 830800 Machynlleth SY20 9RF Mynytho LL53 7RR www.airworldmuseum.co.uk T: 01654 761244 T: 01758 740023 www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk Beacons Climbing Centre Oriel Caernarfon LL55 2BD Electric Mountain The Church Room, T: 01286 677322 Llanberis LL55 4UR Llwyngwril LL37 2JQ www.beaconclimbing.com T: 01286 870636 T: 01341 250054 www.electricmountain.co.uk www.llwyngwril-gallery.co.uk Bodnant Art & Craft Centre Tal-y-Cafn, , Felin Uchaf (Eco Centre) Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw Conwy LL28 5RE Rhosirwaun, Arts Centre T: 01492 650150 Pwllheli LL53 8HS Llanbedrog, www.bodnantstudios.co.uk T: 01758 780280 Pwllheli LL53 7TT www.felinuchaf.org T: 01758 740763 Bodnant Welsh Food Centre www.oriel.org.uk Tal y Cafn LL28 5RP Ffestiniog Hydro Centre T: 01492 651100 Tan-y-Grisiau, Piggery Pottery www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3TP Cwm y Glo, Llanberis, T: 01766 830465 Caernarfon LL55 4DA Bounce Below www.fhc.co.uk T: 01286 871931 Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB www.piggerypottery.co.uk T: 01248 601444 Go Below Underground www.bouncebelow.net Adventures Red Line Indoor Karting Penmachno, Caernarfon LL55 2BD Britain’s Smallest House Betws y Coed LL24 0PN T: 01286 669515 Conwy LL32 8BB T: 01690 710108 www.redlineindoorkarting.co.uk T: 01492 593484 www.go-below.co.uk www.attractionsnorthwales.co.uk/ Trefriw Wells Spa attractions/britains-smallest-house It’s a Small World Trefriw LL27 0BR Blaenau Ffestiniog T: 0800 7311 740 Bryncir Woollen Mill LL41 3HD www.spatone.com Golan, LL51 9YU T: 0800 084 3941 T: 01766 530236 The Fun Centre www.itsasmallworld.org.uk Bangor St, Conwy Mussel Museum Caernarfon LL55 1AR The Quay, Conwy LL32 8BB Kate Roberts Heritage Centre T: 01286 671911 T: 01492 592689 Caer Gors, www.thefuncentre.co.uk www.conwymussels.com Rhosgadfan LL55 74Y T: 01286 831715 Conwy Valley Railway Museum www.caergors.org Trefriw, Station Yard, Conwy Valley LL27 0NQ Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AE Llanrwst Almshouses T: 01492 640462 T: 01690 710568 Church Street, www.t-w-m.co.uk www.conwyrailwaymuseum.co.uk Llanrwst LL26 0LE T: 01492 642550 Tir y Môr Corris Craft Centre Rhosirwaun, Corris, Machynlleth, Lloyd George Museum Pwllheli LL53 8HS Gwynedd SY20 9RF Llanystumdwy, T: 01758 780280 T: 01654 761584 Criccieth LL52 0SH www.tirymor.org www.corriscraftcentre.co.uk T: 01766 522071 www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums www.visitsnowdonia.info 48 Outdoor attractions One Big Adventure 49 OUTDOOR Anglesey Boat Trips Dragon Raiders Paintballing Queen Victoria River Cruises Menai Bridge LL59 5EF Llanystymdwy Conwy Quay LL32 8BB T: 01248 716335 T: 01766 523119 T: 01492 592830 www.angleseyboattrips.com www.dragonraiderspaintball.com www.sightseeingcruises.co.uk Anglesey Walking Holiday Glan-llyn Outdoor and Ribride 3 Penrallt, Menai Bridge LL59 5LP Education Activity Centre Porth Daniel Boat Yard, T: 01248 713611 , Menai Bridge LL59 5DE www.angleseywalkingholidays.com Bala LL23 7ST T: 0333 1234303 T: 01678 541000 www.ribride.co.uk Antur Stiniog www.urdd.org Mountain Bike Centre Shearwater Coastal Cruises Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre Llanbedrog, Pwllheli LL53 7PD T: 01766 832214 Pwllheli LL53 6PG T: 01758 612251 www.anturstiniog.com T: 01766 810000 www.shearwatercruises.com www.glasfryn.co.uk Antur Waunfawr Snowdon Mountain Railway Waunfawr GreenWood Forest Park Llanberis LL55 4TY T: 01286 650721 , Gwynedd LL56 4QN T: 0844 493 8120 www.anturwaunfawr.org T: 01248 670076 www.snowdonrailway.co.uk www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk Bob Valentine Shooting School Snowdonia Riding Stables Llanbedrog LL53 7PG Gypsy Wood Park Waunfawr, Caernarfon LL55 4PQ T: 01758 740810 Bontnewydd LL55 2TY T: 01286 650342 www.theshootingschool.com T: 01286 673133 www.snowdoniaridingstables.co.uk www.gypsy-wood-park.com Tal-y-Cafn, Snowdonia Walking Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL28 5RE Menai Strait Cruises and Climbing T: 01492 650460 Slate Quay, Caernarfon LL55 2PB Cefnfaes Street, www.bodnantgarden.co.uk T: 07970 593483 Bethesda LL57 3BW www.menaicruises.co.uk T: 07775 623323 Centre for Alternative www.snowdoniawalkingand Technology Pantperthog, PaintballWales.com climbing.co.uk Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9AZ LL57 4EE T: 01654 705950 T: 01248 880088 Traws Lake www.cat.org.uk www.paintballwales.com Trawsfynydd LL41 4DT www.trawslake.com Childrens Farm Park Pant Du Vineyard Llanfair, Harlech LL46 2SA Penygroes LL54 6HE Zip World Velocity T: 01766 780247 T: 01286 880806 Bethesda LL57 4YG www.llanfairslatecaverns.co.uk www.pantdu.co.uk T: 01248 601444 www.zipworld.co.uk Climb Snowdonia (with RAW Planet Zorb Adventures) Bala Zip World Titan Nant Peris, Caernarfon LL55 4UE T: 01490 460369 Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB T: 01286 872102 www.zorbing23.wordpress.com T: 01248 601444 www.climb-snowdon.co.uk www.zipworld.co.uk Porthmadog Activity Centre Coed y Brenin Forest Park Llannerch Farm, Dolgefeiliau, Dolgellau LL40 2HZ Porthmadog LL49 9UR T: 01341 440747 T: 07775 712787 / 01766 512468 www.forestry.gov.uk/coedybrenin www.visitsnowdonia.info 50 Heritage attractions

HERITAGE

Aberconwy House Corris Railway and Museum Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Castle Street, Conwy LL32 8AY Corris SY20 9SH Railway NWCLA Ltd T: 01492 592246 T: 01654 761701 Beach Rd, Fairbourne LL38 2EX www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.corris.co.uk T: 01341 250362 www.fairbourne-railway.co.uk Bala Lake Railway Corris Railway Station Yard The Station, Llanuwchllyn LL23 7DD Corris SY20 9SH Fairbourne Miniature Railway T: 01678 540666 T: 01654 761303 Fairbourne LL38 2EX www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk www.corris.co.uk T: 01341 250362 www.fairbournerailway.com Caernarfon Castle Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY Criccieth LL52 0DP Ffestiniog and Welsh T: 01286 677617 T: 01766 522227 Highland Railway www.cadw.wales.gov.uk www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Porthmadog LL49 9NF T: 01766 516024 Conwy Castle www.festrail.co.uk Conwy Llanberis T: 01492 592358 T: 02920 500200 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Llanrwst LL26 OPN T: 01492 641687 www.gwydircastle.co.uk & Toll House Dolwyddelan Adjacent to the Castle, T: 01690 750366 Gwynedd Museum and Conwy LL32 8LD www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Art Gallery T: 01492 573282 Ffordd Gwynedd, www.nationaltrust.org.uk Bangor LL57 1DT T: 01248 353368 www.gwynedd.gov.uk/museums One Big Adventure 51

Harlech Castle Harlech High Street, Conwy LL32 8AY T: 01766 780552 T: 01492 580167 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk www.cadw.wales.gov.uk Inigo Jones Slate Works Plas yn Rhiw Y Groeslon LL54 7UE Pwllheli LL53 8AB T: 01286 830242 T: 01758 780219 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk King Arthur’s Labyrinth Porthmadog Maritime Museum Corris Craft Centre, SY20 9RF The Harbour , Porthmadog LL49 9LU T:01654 761584 www.porthmadogmaritimemuseum. www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk org.uk Llanberis Lake Railway Porth y Swnt Llanberis LL55 4TY Pwllheli LL53 8BE T: 01286 870549 T: 01766 510133 www.lake-railway.co.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ snowdonia-and-llyn Llanfair Slate Caverns Llanfair, Harlech LL46 2SA Portmeirion T: 01766 780247 Porthmadog LL48 6ET www.llanfairslatecaverns.co.uk T: 01766 770000 www.portmeirion-village.com Llechwedd Slate Caverns Blaenau Ffestiniog LL41 3NB Royal Cambrian Academy T: 01766 830306 Crown Lane, Conwy LL32 8AN Trefriw Woollen Mills www.llechwedd.co.uk T: 01492 593413 Main Road, Trefriw LL27 0NQ www.rcaconwy.org T: 01492 640462 Nant Gwrtheyrn www.t-w-m.com Heritage Centre Segontium Roman Museum Llithfaen, Pwllheli LL53 6PA Beddgelert Rd, Tyˆ Isaf T: 01758 750334 Caernarfon LL55 2LN Beddgelert LL55 4YA www.nantgwrtheyrn.org T: 01286 675625 T: 01766 510133 www.segontium.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ National Slate Museum snowdonia-and-llyn Padarn Country Park, Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis LL55 4TY Llanberis LL55 4TY Ty Mawr Wybrnant T: 01286 870630 T: 0844 493 8120 Penmachno, Conwy LL25 0HJ www.museumwales.ac.uk www.snowdonrailway.co.uk T: 01690 760213 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Nefyn Maritime Museum Sygun Copper Mine Old St Mary’s Church, Nefyn, Beddgelert LL55 4NE Welsh Highland Heritage Pwllheli LL53 6HA T: 01766 890595 Railway T: 01758 720270 www.syguncoppermine.co.uk The Station, Porthmadog LL49 9HT www.llyn-maritime-museum.co.uk T: 01766 513402 Talyllyn Railway Wharf Station www.whr.co.uk Our Heritage Exhibition Tywyn LL36 9EY Oriel Pendeitsh, Castle Street, T: 01654 711 755 Caernarfon LL55 1SE www.talyllyn.co.uk 01286 672232 The Narrow Gauge www.snowdoniaheritage.info Railway Museum Penrhyn Castle Bangor LL57 4HN Tywyn LL36 9EY T: 01248 353084 T: 01656 710472 www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.ngrm.org.uk www.visitsnowdonia.info Tourist Information Centres Canolfannau Croeso

Make the most of your stay by Llandudno Tywyn, Library, Neptune Road, using our Tourist Information Library Building, Mostyn Street, LL36 9HA Centre network and free Wi-Fi Llandudno LL30 2RP at some locations. Staff will be T: 01492 577577 Gwynedd Digital Tourist delighted to assist you with: [email protected] Information Points • booking accommodation in Porthmadog Caban, Brynrefail LL55 3NR advance or whilst here High Street, Porthmadog LL49 9LP Caffi Tegid Cafe, Penllyn Leisure • providing details of places to T: 01766 512981 • Free Wi-Fi Centre, Y Bala LL23 7SR visit, things to see and do [email protected] • places to eat Canolfan Nefyn, Nefyn LL53 6HH Pwllheli* • routes and itinerary planning Fitzpatricks Café, Bethesda Neuadd Dwyfor, Penlan Street, • purchasing train tickets LL57 3AY Pwllheli LL53 5DE (at Barmouth TIC only) T: 01758 613000 Gwesty Tyˆ Newydd, Aberdaron • National Express tickets [email protected] LL53 8BE • information and tickets for local Inigo Jones, Groeslon LL54 7UE and national events, activities and boat trips Snowdonia National Park Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw, • maps, guides, books and local Aberdyfi** T: 01654 767321 Llanbedrog LL53 7TT produce are also for sale. Beddgelert T: 01766 890615 Parc Padarn, Llanberis LL55 4TY Betws-y-Coed T: 01690 710426 Siop Antur Stiniog, Blaenau Barmouth/Abermaw Dolgellau T: 01341 422888 Ffestiniog LL41 3ES Station Road, Barmouth * open seasonally (April–September) Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn LL36 9EY LL42 1LU ** open seasonally (April–October)

T: 01341 280787 • Free Wi-Fi Tourist Information Points [email protected] Conwy Digital Tourist Abergynolwyn, Y Ganolfan Caernarfon LL36 9YF Information Points Oriel Pendeitsh, Castle Street, Abersoch, The Vestry, High Street, Glasdir, Station Road, Caernarfon LL55 1SE LL53 7DS T: 01758 712929 Llanrwst LL26 0DF T: 01286 672232 • Free Wi-Fi Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, [email protected] Y Bala* Pensarn Road, Bala LL23 7SR Llyn Brenig, Conwy Cerrigydrudion LL21 9TT Muriau Buildings, Bangor, Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Gwynedd Road LL57 1DT Opposite car park, Rose Hill Street, Conwy LL32 8LD LL24 0LE T: 01492 577566 Blaenau Ffestiniog, Spar, Church Street, [email protected] Unit 1 and 2, High Street LL41 3ES Dolwyddelan LL25 0NZ Llanberis* Corris, Tree Top Adventure, A470, Electric Mountain, Llanberis LL55 4UR Corris Craft Centre SY20 9RF Betws-y-Coed LL24 0HA T: 01286 870765 • Free Wi-Fi Cricieth, Post Office, LL52 0BU [email protected] www.visitsnowdonia.info [email protected] T: 01341 281485 (24 hour messaging service)