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Why we love Snowdonia (Eryri)

What’s your adventure? Because Snowdonia (Eryri) is full of them – and from its sky-scraping peaks to plunging glacial valleys, it’s bursting with breathtaking scenery too.

This 823 square-mile national park is catnip for adrenaline seekers, who flock to climb, cycle, raft and zip through North Wales’s wildest corners, but you don’t need nerves of steel to appreciate its charms: there are pretty villages to explore, seaside strolls to enjoy, and local delicacies to devour. 

And while Snowdonia (Eryri) is famous for its epic mountains – especially Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Wales’s highest peak – the region has a softer side too, its foothills full of wildflowers and woodlands, and its coast dotted with long sandy beaches. Whether for a wild weekend or an action-packed holiday, here’s how to plan your perfect trip.

Things to do in Snowdonia (Eryri)

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Conquer a challenging hike up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Wales’ highest mountain, and check out rare wildlife species such as Lili'r Wyddfa (the Snowdon Lily).

Discover more about Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

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Woman and dog on a paddle-board on lake near mountains
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

In questo lato felicemente stravagante del Galles, in una penisola privata, troverai una piccola fetta della riviera italiana.

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Revellers at a forest gig at music festival
Portmeirion

For adrenaline lovers and the gently curious alike, head to Conwy Valley’s Zip World Fforest.

Find out more about Zip World Fforest

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Zip World Fforest

Set against the backdrop of North Wales’ Carneddau Mountains, these pioneering Victorian gardens were home to many of Britain’s horticultural firsts.

Visit Bodnant Garden

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Pink Flowers in Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant Garden

A caving experience like no other! You can bounce, leap and jump through this extraordinary subterranean playground.

Book Bounce Below, Zip World Slate Caverns

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The Bounce Below attraction in Zip World Fforest, Wales
Bounce Below, Zip World Slate Caverns

This long-distance trail boasts some of the most picturesque and invigorating coastal scenery in Britain.

More about the Wales Coast Path

Keith Freeburn

Marker alongside the Wales Coast Path
Wales Coast Path

Check Antur Stiniog’s mountain biking trails and the Ffestiniog Railway.

Explore Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Blaenau Ffestiniog

This historic farmhouse in the Conwy Valley is renowned for its fine food and drink.

More about Bodnant Welsh Food

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Bodnant Welsh Food

Known as the ‘Iron Ring’, these mighty Welsh castles date back to the 13th century.

Tour Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech Castles

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A group of people posing by the water near Beaumaris Castle in Wales
Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech Castles

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24th November - 24th December 2023

Delve deep into caves for a subterranean Christmas adventure filled with adventure golf and a hidden grotto.

See what lies beneath North Wales this Christmas

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Snowdonia, Wales

Snowdonia’s Zip World Slate Caverns
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The waterfalls and woodlands of this ancient glacier valley are yours to explore, surrounded by Snowdonia’s (Eryri’s) peaks.

Discover the Ogwen Valley

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Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales

Male hiker admiring view from a pinnacle rock formation
Ogwen Valley

From lobster nights to the freshest mullet and flounder, this is a real foodie treat.

Tuck into Enochs Fish & Chips

Enochs Fish & Chips

Fish and chips being served at Enochs Fish & Chips in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Enochs Fish & Chips

Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welshcakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

Blas ar Fwyd Cyf

Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

This family-owned business makes traditional wool-woven tapestries, blankets, knitwear and accessories.

More about Trefriw Woollen Mills

Trefriw Woolen Mills

A weaver displaying a working weaving loom at Trefriw Woolen Mills in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Trefriw Woollen Mills

At the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), this visitor centre feels like it’s on top of the world.

Visit Hafod Eryri

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Walkers dining in Hafod Eyrie café situated high on a mountain in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Hafod Eryri

This North Wales wellness haven offers everything from meditation workshops to family yoga holidays.

Visit Dru Yoga Snowdonia

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A woman smiling into the camera while on an outdoor yoga class in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Dru Yoga Snowdonia

This spa’s treatment menu is long and luxurious, featuring massages, facials, scrubs and signature rituals.

Book Wave Garden Spa

Wave Garden Spa

A couple in a pool as part of a spa treatment at Wave Garden Spa
Wave Garden Spa

This is a quintessential Snowdonia (Eryri) village, with easy access to some of the region’s top activities and attractions.

More about Beddgelert

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An idyllic river running through a small village in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Beddgelert

Beside the thundering River Llugwy, this is a beautiful spot for picnics, walks and photography.

Visit Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls)

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Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls) in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls)

Contemporary music, performed by top-quality orchestras and musicians – that’s the ethos of this annual festival.

Check out Bangor Music Festival

Bangor Music Festival

A band performing on stage with a variety of music instruments as part of Bangor Music Festival
Bangor Music Festival

This ancient burial ground is around 5,000 years old, and is located in beautiful countryside.

More about Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

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An overhead view of the Capel Garmon Burial Chamber in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

From jewellery studios to chocolatiers, this North Wales centre showcases some of the region’s finest artisans.

Visit Corris Craft Centre

Corris Craft Centre

Two women on a pottery class in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Corris Craft Centre

See North Wales’s wild sea-shore from a whole new perspective on this exhilarating coasteering trip.

Go Coasteering with Snowdonia Adventures

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A group of people jumping from low cliffs into the sea near Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Coasteering with Snowdonia Adventures

Take an exhilarating ride through the Menai Strait, spotting wild puffins and seals along the way.

Discover RibRide

RibRide

A group of people passing under an iron bridge on a speedboat in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
RibRide

Maybe you’ll hike or cycle on the beautiful waterside trails, or hire a boat from Bala Watersports Centre?

Explore Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

VisitWales

A pier jetting out into a lake in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park with boats passing in the distance
Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Conquer a challenging hike up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Wales’ highest mountain, and check out rare wildlife species such as Lili'r Wyddfa (the Snowdon Lily).

Discover more about Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

VisitBritain/Two For Joy Photography Ltd

Woman and dog on a paddle-board on lake near mountains
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

In questo lato felicemente stravagante del Galles, in una penisola privata, troverai una piccola fetta della riviera italiana.

Scopri di più su Portmeirion

VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Revellers at a forest gig at music festival
Portmeirion

For adrenaline lovers and the gently curious alike, head to Conwy Valley’s Zip World Fforest.

Find out more about Zip World Fforest

Matt Cant

NVW-C04-1718-0041
Zip World Fforest

Set against the backdrop of North Wales’ Carneddau Mountains, these pioneering Victorian gardens were home to many of Britain’s horticultural firsts.

Visit Bodnant Garden

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Pink Flowers in Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant Garden

A caving experience like no other! You can bounce, leap and jump through this extraordinary subterranean playground.

Book Bounce Below, Zip World Slate Caverns

Visit Wales Image Centre

The Bounce Below attraction in Zip World Fforest, Wales
Bounce Below, Zip World Slate Caverns

This long-distance trail boasts some of the most picturesque and invigorating coastal scenery in Britain.

More about the Wales Coast Path

Keith Freeburn

Marker alongside the Wales Coast Path
Wales Coast Path

Check Antur Stiniog’s mountain biking trails and the Ffestiniog Railway.

Explore Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Blaenau Ffestiniog

This historic farmhouse in the Conwy Valley is renowned for its fine food and drink.

More about Bodnant Welsh Food

Visit Wales

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Bodnant Welsh Food

Known as the ‘Iron Ring’, these mighty Welsh castles date back to the 13th century.

Tour Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech Castles

rickmatthewsuk

A group of people posing by the water near Beaumaris Castle in Wales
Beaumaris, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech Castles

Merry Zipmas

24th November - 24th December 2023

Delve deep into caves for a subterranean Christmas adventure filled with adventure golf and a hidden grotto.

See what lies beneath North Wales this Christmas

sandra__mal

Snowdonia, Wales

Snowdonia’s Zip World Slate Caverns
Merry Zipmas

The waterfalls and woodlands of this ancient glacier valley are yours to explore, surrounded by Snowdonia’s (Eryri’s) peaks.

Discover the Ogwen Valley

VisitBritain/Nadir Khan

Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales

Male hiker admiring view from a pinnacle rock formation
Ogwen Valley

From lobster nights to the freshest mullet and flounder, this is a real foodie treat.

Tuck into Enochs Fish & Chips

Enochs Fish & Chips

Fish and chips being served at Enochs Fish & Chips in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Enochs Fish & Chips

Shop for speciality bites such as buttery Welshcakes and bara brith, plus wines from nearby vineyards.

Discover Blas ar Fwyd

Blas ar Fwyd Cyf

Members of a wine club toasting the camera at Blas ar Fwyd in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Blas ar Fwyd

This family-owned business makes traditional wool-woven tapestries, blankets, knitwear and accessories.

More about Trefriw Woollen Mills

Trefriw Woolen Mills

A weaver displaying a working weaving loom at Trefriw Woolen Mills in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Trefriw Woollen Mills

At the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), this visitor centre feels like it’s on top of the world.

Visit Hafod Eryri

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Walkers dining in Hafod Eyrie café situated high on a mountain in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Hafod Eryri

This North Wales wellness haven offers everything from meditation workshops to family yoga holidays.

Visit Dru Yoga Snowdonia

Dru Yoga Worldwide

A woman smiling into the camera while on an outdoor yoga class in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Dru Yoga Snowdonia

This spa’s treatment menu is long and luxurious, featuring massages, facials, scrubs and signature rituals.

Book Wave Garden Spa

Wave Garden Spa

A couple in a pool as part of a spa treatment at Wave Garden Spa
Wave Garden Spa

This is a quintessential Snowdonia (Eryri) village, with easy access to some of the region’s top activities and attractions.

More about Beddgelert

VisitWales

An idyllic river running through a small village in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Beddgelert

Beside the thundering River Llugwy, this is a beautiful spot for picnics, walks and photography.

Visit Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls)

VisitWales

Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls) in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Rhaeadr Ewynnol (Swallow Falls)

Contemporary music, performed by top-quality orchestras and musicians – that’s the ethos of this annual festival.

Check out Bangor Music Festival

Bangor Music Festival

A band performing on stage with a variety of music instruments as part of Bangor Music Festival
Bangor Music Festival

This ancient burial ground is around 5,000 years old, and is located in beautiful countryside.

More about Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

VisitWales

An overhead view of the Capel Garmon Burial Chamber in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, Wales
Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

From jewellery studios to chocolatiers, this North Wales centre showcases some of the region’s finest artisans.

Visit Corris Craft Centre

Corris Craft Centre

Two women on a pottery class in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Corris Craft Centre

See North Wales’s wild sea-shore from a whole new perspective on this exhilarating coasteering trip.

Go Coasteering with Snowdonia Adventures

snowdonia-adventures.co.uk

A group of people jumping from low cliffs into the sea near Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
Coasteering with Snowdonia Adventures

Take an exhilarating ride through the Menai Strait, spotting wild puffins and seals along the way.

Discover RibRide

RibRide

A group of people passing under an iron bridge on a speedboat in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park
RibRide

Maybe you’ll hike or cycle on the beautiful waterside trails, or hire a boat from Bala Watersports Centre?

Explore Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

VisitWales

A pier jetting out into a lake in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park with boats passing in the distance
Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Places to stay in Snowdonia (Eryri)

Glamping getaways

For a wild night out, look to Snowdonia’s glamping sites and shepherd’s huts – with options as rustic or luxurious as you like.

Countryside pubs

Offering home-cooked food and warm Welsh welcome, the park’s pub hotels are full of local charm.

Cosy cottages

Snowdonia’s valleys and woodlands are dotted with traditional stone-built cottages, many of which can be rented.

Explore nearby

World-class football and a music scene that brought Oasis to centre stage – there’s lots to love about Manchester.

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DJ playing to groups of people at Manchester Craft Beer Festival, in Depot Mayfield, Manchester

From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.

Oh Me Oh My

Liverpool

Rooftop of Oh me oh my restaurant in Liverpool

For a real adventure, head to Wales’s westernmost tip. A paradise for hikers, swimmers, thrill-seekers and birdwatchers.

National Trust/Greentraveller

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Back view of two young boys in wetsuits sitting on a rock looking out to sea with blue sky

Step into a land of castles, world-renowned rugby and a whole host of myths and legends.

VisitBritain/Ben Selway

Cardiff

A gay couple enjoying the shopping facilities at Castle Arcade in Cardiff, Wales

Getting to Snowdonia (Eryri)

Llandudno Junction can be reached by train from Manchester and Liverpool in around two hours, with onward direct connections to Betws-y-Coed (30 minutes), Blaenau Ffestiniog (one hour) and other key Snowdonia (Eryri) towns. By road, the closest international airports are Liverpool John Lennon (90 minutes), Manchester (one hour 40 minutes) and Birmingham (two hours 30 minutes)

Getting around

Hopping on board a train isn’t just convenient: Snowdonia’s (Eryri’s) rail routes are picturesque too, with the Cambrian and Conwy Valley lines weaving through beautiful scenery. For the easiest access to hiking trails, it’s wise to hire a car – but the local bus services are convenient and well-connected. 

By train

Travel back in time on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways steam trains, in north-west Snowdonia (Eryri).

By bike

Prefer pedal power? Mountain bikes, road bikes and e-bikes can be rented from venues all over the park. 

By bus

For Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) hikers, the Snowdon Sherpa offers a hop-on-hop-off service around the base of the mountain.

Want to know more?

Head to Snowdonia’s (Eryri’s) official website to discover all the best things to do and places to stay.