2 Days
Llangollen - Snowdonia National Park - Dolgellau - Caernarfon
Distance:
170½ miles (170.5 km)
Airport:
Manchester
Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner
Follow this magical route from Roman city to National Park; from coast to mountain and castle to cavern, every stop entwined in the myth and legend of northern Wales.
Llangollen - Snowdonia National Park: 42 miles (67.5 km)
Totals for day: 42 miles (67.5 km)
Must see & do:
Llangollen Museum | Llangollen Wharf boat trips | Llangollen Fringe Festival
Journey west to the mountains, waterfalls and ice-blue lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. Time to leave the car and put on your walking boots, as this area is best explored on foot. You can even take a steam-powered train right to the 3,560 ft summit of Mount Snowdon.
Must see & do:
Caernarfon Castle | Snowdon Mountain Railway | Llechwedd Slate Caverns | Harlech Castle | Ffestiniog Railway | Conwy Castle | Bodnant Garden
Snowdonia National Park - Dolgellau: 22 miles (36 km)
Dolgellau - Caernarfon: 41½ miles (67 km)
Totals for day: 63½ miles (103 km)
Must see & do:
Cymer Abbey | Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre | King Arthur's Labyrinth | Cilgerran Castle
Now head to the sea and follow the breathtaking Welsh coastline north to Caernarfon. The focal point of this busy seaside town is the vast medieval fortress built by Edward I – Caernarfon Castle. Round off your tour with a real historical treat at the World Heritage Site, Conwy Castle.
Must see & do:
Caernarfon Castle | Welsh Highland Railway | Inigo Jones Slate Works | Segontium Roman Museum | Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
For more information on areas covered by this itinerary, see the Visit Wales website.