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Snowdonia - one big playground
Snowdonia is one of Wales’ most famous regions, and one of the three National Parks. It is dominated by rocky mountains and sandy bays. Mt Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales (1085m).
"I come to Snowdonia as often as I can. Cycling, rafting, sailing, climbing – you can do it all.”
Duncan, Melbourne
Snowdonia is home to some imposing castles built by the English King Edward I to subdue Welsh rebels, but the landscape itself is shaped by sheep and slate. Grey-green slate villages sit in secluded valleys and sheep farming remains an important industry.
As well as local shops selling slate products and local arts and crafts, Snowdonia is the place to head for adventure sports gear. If you need a camping, climbing or walking kit, head to Joe Brown in Llanberis or Betws-y-Coed. For a larger selection of high-street shops, try Bangor, Caernarfon or Conwy.
Top daytime must-do's | Top night time must-do's |
|---|---|
Scale Snowdon, Wales’ and England’s highest peak. | Spend a night at one of Snowdonia’s campsites with a view. |
Live the life of a slate miner at the National Slate Museum . | Wander through Conwy, one of Wales’ best preserved medieval towns. |
Discover manmade caverns deep within the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station. | Head to Caernarfon’s redeveloped dock area and Galeri – a great arts venue for theatre and dance. |
Storm Edward I’s castles at Harlech , Conwy and Caernarfon, a World Heritage Site. | Enjoy a romantic stroll through the Italianate village of Portmeirion where the cult TV series The Prisoner was filmed. |
Chug leisurely along one of Snowdonia’s steam railways . |
If you love the outdoor life, Snowdonia is one big playground. Tackle a high-wire assault course or go deep below ground in darkest mines. Explore spooky castles or discover the natural world in wildlife centres and bird sanctuaries. Then slow the pace and take a mountain railway through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wales.
For more information visit the National Parks website.
Snowdonia’s mountainous landscape makes it perfect for adventure sports. Experience tough long-distance cycle routes and pulse-racing mountain bike trails. Or head to the hills for relaxing walks, scrambling or rock-climbing. You can also shoot rapids at The National Whitewater Centre or take to the water to kayak, sail or windsurf.
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