Out and about in South Snowdonia
Outdoor adventures, local history, photography, steam trains, wildlife, walks, history, great food, castles, beaches - whatever you're into you should be able to find it in the local area. These are just a few suggestions, in no particular order - you'll find our recommendations for pubs, restaurants, cafes and attractions with up-to-date social media and website links in our virtual guest information pack on the HelloHere app for Android or iphone (home reference XS5370)
Coed y Brenin
The home of Welsh mountain biking, and one of the premier mountain bike venues in Europe. Walking trails, children's playground, visitor centre, cafe and bike hire.
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Zipworld Titan
Zip World’s
second site, Zip World Titan, is now open at Blaenau Ffestiniog, and is only 40 minutes away from the original Zip World site in Bethesda. |
Go Below
Underground adventure trips - abseiling, boating, zip-wires, waterfall climbing and scrambling deep underground in the abandoned mines of Snowdonia.
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Llyn Trawsfynydd Lake
Home to brown and rainbow trout as well as some truly monster pike! Cafe, visitor centre and walking / cycling trail right round the lake.
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S. Snowdonia Greenway
Making use of trails, forest tracks and quiet back roads, the South Snowdonia Greenway offers a journey for cyclists, walkers or runners of up to 43 km through spectacular scenery.
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White Water Centre
A trip to the National White Water Centre means taking on the challenging Afon Tryweryn; you will be swept through crashing waves and rapids on this fast flowing Welsh mountain river.
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Antur 'Stiniog
Promoting a range of outdoor activities around Blaenau Ffestiniog, especially the new DH 'Stiniog downhill and freeride mountain bike trails.
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Steam Railways
Whether you're a railway enthusiast or just a big kid, we're smack in the middle of steam railway country within easy reach of "the great little trains of Wales"
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National Slate Museum
Travel back in time to when our little corner of Wales supplied slate to the world. Free entry, cafe, shops, demonstrations and have-a-go activities.
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Beaches
It’s just as easy to get sand between your toes as blisters in your hiking boots in Snowdonia. Pack your bucket and spade, or follow the Wales Coast Path (perhaps not all 870 miles!)
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Mountains
Snowdonia has some of the most spectacular mountains the UK. Whether you're into climbing or just looking, they take your breath away.
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Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Descend into a 500ft deep slate mine, ride an underground tramway, and learn more about life underground when Blaenau Ffestiniog slate was exported all over the world.
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Portmeirion
Clough Williams-Ellis's wonderfully eccentric village, home of The Prisoner and now the site of Wales's coolest new musical festival and the Mermaid Spa.
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Bodnant Welsh Food
A foodie's paradise in beautifully restored traditional farm buildings. Shop, restaurant, deli, tea room, dairy, bakery, butcher, cookery school and beekeeping centre.
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Castles
We're right in the middle of a group of 13th century castles. Snowdonia National Park have also prepared some archaeological walks taking in iron age, Roman and neolithic sites.
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Dolgellau
Market town at the foot of Cadair Idris originally built on the wool trade, later a gold rush town and still a thriving centre with a weekly livestock market.
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Hedd Wyn
Ellis Humphrey Evans, the poet Hedd Wyn, was born in Trawsfynydd where the famous "Black Chair" can be seen in his old home, Yr Ysgwrn.
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Porthmadog
Bustling town with a fascinating history, home to the Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Railways. Shopping, harbour, cafes, restaurants, leisure centre with swimming pool.
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Betws y Coed
The village is a hub for outdoor activities and adventure sports, with dog friendly shops and cafes (the Alpine Coffee Shop is our favourite for breakfasts, coffee and cakes)
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Barmouth
This seaside resort has a rich maritime history. Visit the harbour, Sailor's Institute and lifeboat museum, then browse the shops and enjoy an ice cream on the beach.
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Corris Craft Centre
Quirky, unusual gifts made in workshops on site. New Welsh food and drink shop stocking local produce, and underground adventure in King Arthur's Labyrinth.
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