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Gwynedd is in North West Wales and is known to most as Snowdonia.
This county covers Llyn Peninsula, Snowdonia National Park and the Cambrian Coastline and it's here that you'll find the tallest mountains in England, a 200 mile shoreline of clean, sandy, beaches, majestic cliffs and areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty almost everywhere!
This national park is the place to be if you like outdoor activities like horse riding, water sports, exploring caves, cycling, walking, climbing, swimming, bird watching, golf, canoeing, caving or just being still and enjoying a breathtaking view. The beach at Trwyn is 5 miles long and Porthdinllaen - a fishing village - is just picture perfect.
Endless miles of sand dunes stun the senses at Fairbourne beach So on the mouth of the Mawddach and they stretch further for miles to Bennar and Llandanwg - two quiet and more remote dune-backed beaches - then sweep into Harlech where you can explore the Castle and enjoy the sky, sand and sea.
Black Rock Sands, with its rocky headland and pools, marks the start of the Llyn Peninsula. The beach is about two miles long and popular kitesurfers and picnickers. Criccieth beach has two smaller sand and pebble beaches, on a sunny, south-facing coast warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream. Llanbedrog is perfect for family holidays with a National Trust beach, village and Abersocn close by for water sports and other amusements. In stark contrast is Porth Neigwl with its surf culture and the alternative monika of 'Hell's Mouth'! There are many beaches, bays, coves and headlands to explore here and over 150 attractions to choose from making it a wonderful spot for holidays.
Attractions to see in the area include:
- Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Tree Top Adventures
- Go Below Underground Adventures
- Electric Mountain
- Beacon Climbing Centre
- National White Water Centre
- Snowdon National Nature Reserve
- Sygun Copper Mine
- King Arthur's Labyrinth
- Penrhyn Castle
- Plas Newydd
- Caernarfon Castle
- St Cybi's Well
- Portmeirion Village
- Segontium Roman Museum
- Conwy Castle
- Bryn Bras Castle
- Bodowyr Burial Chamber
- Dolbardarn Castle
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Blue Flag Beaches in Gwynedd
Dinas Dinlle Beach, CaernarfonDinas Dinlle beach is a long sandy beach backed by a pebble storm bank and split by a couple of rocky breakwaters at high tide. The beach is located on the northern coast of the Llyn Peninsula between Caernarfon and Pontllyfni and the views across to
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Llandudno - North Shore Beach, LlandudnoLlandudno - North Shore beach is a 2 mile curving beach of sand, shingle and rock. The beach stretches between the headlands of the Great Orme and the Little Orme.
Llandudno North Shore beach has a wide Victorian promenade separated from the roadway
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Black Rock Sands Beach, PorthmadogBlack Rock Sands (Morfa Bychan) beach is a wide sandy beach with a rocky headland. The beach is approximately 2 miles long and has a sand dune system designated as a site of special scientific interest.
The beach has a gently gradient making it a go
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Porth Ysgo Beach, AberdaronA wild and remote beach with cliffs, rocks and sand at low tide. Access is via 100 or so steps.
Boulders very popular with climbers.
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Aberdyfi Beach, AberdyfiAberdyfi beach is a south west facing beach with dunes. Popular family beach as it has a wide expanses of sand which is ideal for beach games. Although, due to its location at the edge of a tidal esturay and its steep shelf into the water strong curr
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Aberffraw Bay (Traeth Mawr) Beach, AberffrawLarge and wide curving sandy bay with sand dunes.
To get to the beach a half mile walk along small river (River Ffraw).
Area of Special Scientific Interest.
Coastal path goes along north side of river.
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Llanbedrog Beach, AbersochLarge sandy (National Trust) sheltered beach with views of Cardigan Bay.
Popular for watersports, although as it is sheltered it is not for the serious enthusiast.
Dolphins and Porpoises may be seen in nearby waters.
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Porth Neigwl Beach, AbersochAlso known as Hell's Mouth can be a very exposed sandy beach and offers some great surfing for all levels of surfers.
Also popular for horse riding.
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Porth Ceiriad Beach, AbersochPorth Ceiriad is at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, between Abersoch and Hell's Mouth. A sheltered steep shelving beach under the cliffs with access via a walk and steep steps.
Good surfing beach although not recommended for beginners. Less experienc
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Aberystwyth - North Beach, AberystwythSloping sand and shingle beach in a sheltered bay.
During the height of summer donkeys and ammusement rides along the prom ensure that there is plenty of entertainment for children.
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Aberystwyth - South Beach, AberystwythAberystwyth south beach is a sheltered sand and shingle beach sandwiched between the castle and the harbour breakwater.
Popular surfing location "harbour trap". Although, can become crowded.
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Clarach Bay Beach, AberystwythClarach Bay, Sand and shingle beach - sandy beach exposed at low tide.
Clarach Bay is connected to Aberystwyth by a mile long nature trail which on clear days offers outstandingviews across Cardigan Bay.
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Y Felinheli Beach, BangorY Felinheli is a village lying beside the Menai Strait between Bangor and Caernarfon in Gwynedd. You have a grass area behing the beach.
The harbour is a centre for sailing, it has moorings, a marina and the local sailing club has frequent dinghy r
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Barmouth Beach, BarmouthBarmouth beach is a large family sandy beach and perfect for sunbathing, games and surfing. As it is a big beach plenty of room for active kids and relaxing also.
Located on the mouth of the river Mawddach on the west coast of Wales, just within the
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Llwyngwril Beach, BarmouthLlwyngwril beach is shingle/stoney beach but as the tide goes out you get large areas of sand and rock pools. The beach located in Llwyngwril a small coastal village between Barmouth and Tywyn in Gwynedd.
Llwyngwril beach is for experienced surfers
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Benllech Beach, BenllechBenllech beach is a sandy beach ideal for families with some organised activities and rock pools.
Popular for sea kayaking and fishing.
Benllech is known as a retirement town with most of the houses made up of bungalows so don't expect major shops.
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Llanddona Beach, BenllechLlanddona beach is a good sized family sandy beach that shelves at a decent but not alarming rate.
Llanddona village is located on high ground between Benllech and Beaumaris, it is popular as a holiday destination on Anglesey, particularly for famil
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Red Wharf Bay Beach, BenllechRed Wharf Bay beach is a lovely sandy and pebble beach. As the tide goes out you get a massive area of sand, some 10 sq miles.
You have a lot of sand and shallow water and so the bay attracts a wide selection of wildlife.
Popular with watersports e
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St Davids Beach, BenllechSt. Davids beach is really the point that marks the easterly end of Bennlech beach and the start of Red Wharf Bay.
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Conwy Morfa Beach, ConwyConwy Morfa beach was originally marshy-sand based spit. It is on the south side of the estuary of the River Conwy. A large sandy bay with views across to the Great Orme in Llandudno, which at low tide forms part of the extensive sandy beaches and mu
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Deganwy Beach, ConwyDeganwy beach is sand backed by sand dunes at the mouth of the river Conwy and on the opposite side to the town of Conwy.
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Llanfairfechan Beach, ConwyLlanfairfechan beach is a pebble beach that exposes large areas of sand as the tide goes out.
Morfa Madryn, the salt marsh area immediately west of the town on the shore of Traeth Lafan, is a local authority-managed nature reserve of outstanding be
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Fairbourne Beach, FairbourneFairbourne beach is on the opposite side to Barmouth this is a large family sand beach.
Popular windsurfing and kitesurfing location due to lenty of space on this large beach.
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Llandudno - West Shore Beach, LLandudnoLlandudno - West Shore beach is quieter than the North Shore beach and is on the River Conwy estuary.
The West Shore is linked to the North Shore by Gloddaeth Avenue, a wide dual carriageway.
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Belgian Promenade Beach, Menai BridgeBelgian promenade, although not strictly a beach as beyond the wall is mud, this is a great location to get close to Menai straights and see the Menai Suspension bridge at close hand.
In 1914 the locals were helped by a group of refugees from Mechel
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Porth Towyn Beach, NefynPorth Towyn (Rhos-y-Llan) beach - Be the first to enter a description for this beach by joining Coast Radar.
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Trefor Beach, NefynTrefor beach - Be the first to enter a description for this beach by joining Coast Radar.
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Aberdaron Beach, PwllheliA sandy west facing beach at the picturesque village of Aberdaron on the Lynn Peninsula.
The beach is large and gently shelving with relatively safe and clean bathing water.
Overlooking the northern part of Cardigan Bay this area has numerous footp
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Porth Trecastle Beach, RhosneigrPorth Trecastle beach is sandy beach tucked away in a cove below the burial chamber of Barclodiad y Gawres on the headland above.
The beach is popular for fishing, surfing, swimming, canoeing and windsurfing.
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Rhosneigr Beach, RhosneigrRhosneigr beach is a sandy beach popular with wind surfers and kite surfers. This is actually the southern of the two Rhosneigr beaches that are separated by rocks.
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Treath Crigyll Beach, RhosneigrTreath Crigyll beach if the northern of Rhosneigr two beaches. Sandy beach with lots of space at low tide.Popular kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing beach although you need to keep away from the rocks.
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No.1, CricciethConveniently situated in countryside but easy access to all attractions,
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Sunray Guest House, BarmouthLocation. Sunray Guest House is located in Barmouths Snowdonia National Park neighborhood, close to Barmouth Beach and Barmouth Bridge. Regional points of interest also include Harlech Castle and Centre for Alternative Technology. Property Features.
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River Garden Guest House, CaernarfonLocation. River Garden Guest House is located in Caernarfons Beddgelert neighborhood and local attractions include Mount Snowdon. Regional points of interest also include Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. Compliment
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Marine Hotel, CricciethLocation. Marine Hotel is located in Criccieth, close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands.
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Min-y-Gaer Guest House, CricciethLocation. Located in Criccieth, Min-y-Gaer Guest House is near the sea and close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. A complimentary English breakfast i
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The Moelwyn Restaurant with Rooms, CricciethLocation. The Moelwyn Restaurant with Rooms is located in Criccieth, close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. Guest parking is complimentary. The fro
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Bron Rhiw Hotel - Guest house, CricciethLocation. Bron Rhiw Hotel - Guest house is located near the beach in Criccieth and close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. Bron Rhiw Hotel - Guest hou
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Plas Isa Hotel, CricciethLocation. Plas Isa Hotel is located near the beach in Criccieth and close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. Plas Isa Hotel features a restaurant and a
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Plas Dolmelynllyn Country Hotel, DolgellauLocation. Plas Dolmelynllyn Country Hotel is located in Dolgellaus Ganllwyd neighborhood and attractions in the region include Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach, and Harlech Castle. Regional points of interest also include Portmeirion Central Piazza a
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Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse, DolgellauLocation. Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse is located in Dolgellaus Snowdonia National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach, and Centre for Alternative Technology. Property Features. Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse
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Pandy Isaf Country House B&B, DolgellauLocation. Pandy Isaf Country House B&B is located in Dolgellaus Snowdonia National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach, and Centre for Alternative Technology. Property Features. The bed & breakfast
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Plas Gwyn, DolgellauLocation. Plas Gwyn is located in Dolgellaus Snowdonia National Park neighborhood and attractions in the region include Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach, and Centre for Alternative Technology. Regional points of interest also include Harlech Castle.
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Cadwgan - Inn, Dyffryn ArdudwyLocation. Cadwgan - Inn is located in Dyffryn Ardudwys Snowdonia National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Harlech Castle, Barmouth Beach, and Barmouth Bridge. Regional points of interest also include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Po
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Brackenhurst House - B&B, FairbourneLocation. Brackenhurst House - B&B is located in Fairbournes Snowdonia National Park neighborhood, close to Barmouth Bridge and Barmouth Beach. Regional points of interest also include Centre for Alternative Technology and Aberdyfi Beach. Property F
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Cefn Uchaf Guest House, GarndolbenmaenLocation. Cefn Uchaf Guest House is located in Garndolbenmaen, close to Criccieth Castle. Regional points of interest also include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Property Features. The guesthouse serves a complimentary full breakf
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The Egryn, PwllheliLocation. The Egryn is located in Pwllhelis Abersoch neighborhood, close to Porth Neigwl Beach and Llanbedrog Beach. Regional points of interest also include Nefyn Beach and Aberdaron Beach. Property Features. Complimentary wireless Internet acces
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Ty Gorsaf, Blaenau FfestiniogLocation. Ty Gorsaf is located in Blaenau Ffestiniog's Snowdonia National Park neighborhood, close to Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Additional area points of interest include Dolwyddelan Castle. Hotel Features. Ty Gorsaf features a restaurant and a bar/l
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Seiont Manor Hotel, CaernarfonLocation. Seiont Manor Hotel is located in Caernarfon's Llanrug neighborhood and local attractions include Caernarfon Castle, National Slate Museum, and Dolbadurn Castle. Additional area points of interest include Menai Bridge and Bangor University.
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Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel, CaernarfonLocation. Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel is located in Caernarfon's Llanberis neighborhood, close to Dolbadurn Castle and National Slate Museum. Additional area points of interest include Mount Snowdon. Hotel Features. In addition to 2 restaurants, Leg
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Plas Dinas Country House, CaernarfonLocation. Near the airport, Plas Dinas Country House is located in Caernarfon's Bontnewydd neighborhood and close to Caernarfon Castle. Regional points of interest also include Dolbadurn Castle and National Slate Museum. Hotel Features. The hotel se
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BLACK BOY INN, CaernarfonWe are situated within the town walls of the royal town of caernarfon.the property has been renovated to keep the character of the era built, but with the modern facilities . a small car park is sitauted at the side of inn, you will need token from r
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Sygun Fawr Country House, CaernarfonLocation. Sygun Fawr Country House is located in Caernarfon's Beddgelert neighborhood and local attractions include Mount Snowdon and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. Regional points of interest also include Dolbadurn Castle and Portmeirion Sands. Property
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Bodlondeb Hotel, CricciethLocation. Located in Criccieth, Bodlondeb Hotel is near the sea and close to Criccieth Castle. Additional area points of interest include Portmeirion Central Piazza and Portmeirion Sands. Hotel Features. Bodlondeb Hotel features a restaurant and a b
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George III Hotel, DolgellauLocation. George III Hotel is located in Dolgellau's Snowdonia National Park neighborhood and local attractions include Barmouth Bridge and Barmouth Beach. Regional points of interest also include Centre for Alternative Technology and Harlech Castle
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Totters, CaernarfonTotters is situated in the heart of the historic castle town of Caernarfon. Sheltered by the castle's town wall, we are only 30 metres from the shores of the Menai Straits and get to see some fantastic sunsets.
The town not only offers the visitor a
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YHA Llanberis, CaernarfonOriginally an old quarrymaster’s house YHA Llanberis Hostel has stunning views of Snowdon Summit, the surrounding mountains and Padarn Lake and Country Park.
YHA Llanberis provides an excellent base for individuals, familes and groups wanting to e
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Cwm Pennant Hostel, PorthmadogCwm Pennant Hostel is a 50 bed Family Run Independent Hostel with a Friendly atmosphere. Set within 1000m² of wooded grounds with fantastic views of the Cwm Pennant Valley, Nantle Ridge and Moel Hebog.
The former Coach House built in the 17th Cent
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Llys Ednowain, TrawsfynyddLlys Ednowain Hostel offers you comfort and convenience at a price you will like. The Hostel can accommodate 18 persons in 4 centrally heated rooms. Room 1 with en-suite shower room, sleeps 8 persons, room 2 with en-suite shower room and disabled fac
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Things To Do in Gwynedd
Abersoch lifeboat station, AbersochAbersoch lifeboat station is situated in the popular village seaside resort on the Lleyn peninsula. Abersoch lifeboat station has been in operation since 1869.
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Bangor Garth Pier, BangorBangor Garth has a pier, which is the second longest in Walesis 1,500 feet (or 472 metres). Constructed largely in steel, with cast iron columns and screw piles, Bangor Pier comprised of a wooden deck punctuated with a series of elegant polygonal kio
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Penrhyn Castle and Park, BangorPenrhyn Castle 19th-century castle with spectacular contents and 50 acres of landscaped grounds. Built by the Pennant family it has views of Snowdonia and the waters of Menai Strait.
The house is richly furnished and the many rooms "below stairs" sh
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Menai Suspension Bridge, BangorThe Menai Suspension Bridge was built by Thomas Telford and the first suspension bridge of this size in the world. In January of 1826 the Royal London and Holyhead Mail Coach crossed over to Anglesey with its mail bags heading for Dublin.
The bridge
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Bardsey Lighthouse, Bardsey IslandBardsey Lighthouse stands on the southerly tip of the island and gives a guide to vessels in passage through St George's Channel and the Irish Sea. The lighthouse tower is unusual in being square in plan. It is striped in red and white horizontal ban
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Cymer Abbey, BarmouthRemains of the simple abbey church, founded in 1198 by Maredudd ap Cynan for the Cistercian order.
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Segontium, CaernarfonSegontium, remains of a Roman fort located on the outskirts of Caernarfon, a World Heritage site. Incorporates a museum containing relics found on site.
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Caernarfon Castle, CaernarfonCaernarfon is the traditional county town of the historic county of Caernarfonshire. The town is best known for its great stone castle, built by Edward I of England and consequently sometimes seen as a symbol of English domination. World Heritage Sit
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Go Ape Coed-y-Brenin forest adventure, Coed-y-BreninGo Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure.
The classic and original Go Ape experience. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most
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Conwy Castle, ConwyConwy Castle was built for King Edward I between 1283-87, Conwy has a distinctive elongated shape, with its two barbicans, eight massive towers and great bow-shaped hall and stands in a narrow rocky outcrop.
World Heritage Site.
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Criccieth lifeboat station, CricciethCriccieth lifeboat station is located on the northern shores of Cardigan Bay on the Lleyn Peninsula. Criccieth lifeboat station operates an inshore lifeboat and was established in 1845.
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Criccieth Castle, CricciethCriccieth Castle is perched in an imposing position on a headland, the castle is dominated by a twin-towered gatehouse. The castle built by Llywelyn the Great was taken over by Edward I some 50 years later.
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Dolwyddelan Castle, FfestiniogDolwyddelan Castle is a square stone keep, dating from the thirteenth century.The castle was built by Llywelyn as part of a strategic collection of mountain fortresses. Dolwyddelan was re-worked by King Edward I and later the Victorians.
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Harlech Castle, HarlechHarlech Castle is built (1283-1295) on a vertical cliff-face and has two rings of walls and towers with a very strong eastern gatehouse. A 200 foot stone staircase led from the sea up the cliff face to the castle allowing supplies to enter from the s
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Plas yn Rhiw, PwllheliPlas yn Rhiw Manor house (Tudor and Georgian additions) with ornamental garden and views across Cardigan Bay. Woodland walk with picnic area.
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St Tudwals Lighthouse, St. TudwalSSt Tudwal’s Lighthouse is situated on the small island of St Tudwal, off Penrhyn Du, Tremadoc Bay, Gwynedd.
http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/st_tudwals.html
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Castell y Bere, TywynCastell y Bere is a ruin in some amazing countryside. All you can see is the outline of the castle, its towers, curtain wall and gateways.
Castell y Bere was built by Llewellyn the Great to protect the mountain trade routes between the Kingdom of Gw
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Gwynedd Services
Surf-Lines, Canoeing, white water kayaking, sea kayaking, coasteering, climbing, abseiling and mountain adventures.
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