Snowdonia National Park & North Wales

North Wales and Snowdonia National Park

The Snowdonia National Park consists of the high landscape spanning south from the Conway river towards Lleyn in the west, southwards to Machynlleth and to Bala in the east. The mountain ranges of which Snowdon is best known, also include Tryfan, Moelwynion, Aran, Arennig and Cader Idris. Snowdon at 3,560 gives name to this beautiful area of park but the Welsh name of "Eryri" meaning 'place of eagles' is perhaps more evocative of the magnificence of the mountains. Rich in cultural heritage, natural beauty and wildlife the Snowdonia National Park offers untamed and unspoilt spectacular vistas, vast forest lands with ancient oaks, rugged highlands and pleasant vales.

Llynn Gwynant

Llynnau Cregennen

Many picturesque towns and villages nestle within the Park area including Beddgelert between the mountains of Aberglaslyn Pass have charmed visitors for two centuries. Llanberis with its twin lakes and spectacular Pass is another good base from which to explore. Dolgellau's distinctive granite architecture is offset by the splendid Cader Idris, while Bala boasts the longest lake in Wales - in which prehistoric fish still swim.

Betws y Coed is picturesquely sited at the head of the lush Vale of Conway, which offers a contrast to the rocky peaks. Delightful walks on the Forest path of Gwydir or Coed-y-Brenin are a pleasant alternative to the challenge of the mountain tracks. In Snowdonia there are wonderful opportunities for every kind of outdoor pursuit, whether based on land or water or airborne.

Snowdon from Mymbyr Lakes at Capel Curig

Thirteen miles west of the National Park is the incredible scenic coastline of Merioneth and Lleyn where the sandy bays and rocky headlands are lapped by the Gulf stream giving a temperate climate all year. A mecca for coastal activities all year.

Nant Ffrancon Valley

The Famous small railways of Snowdonia include unique narrow-gauge lines and cog-driven railway to the summit of Snowdon itself, the highest mountain in England, Wales and Ireland for where on a clear day all three countries can be seen.

Snowdon Railway

All the Wales National Parks offer splendid holiday opportunities and can be the areas to stay in and from which to visit other locations giving insight into aspects of the Welsh culture, its vast range of history and the many places of interest.