Top Things to do in Snowdonia National Park
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Snowdon, Snowdonia Adventure Activities, Caerau Gardens, Go Below Underground Adventures, Cader Idris, The Mawddach Trail, Harlech Beach, Talyllyn Lake, Watkin Path, Snowdonia Alpacas.
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1. Snowdon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,629 reviews
The highest mountain in Wales (higher than any in England) at 3,560 feet.
Reviewed By PD280875 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Came here this year instead of the lakes for our annual walking holiday , an amazing area of outstanding beauty , we went up via Crib Goch which was an exhilarating experience (dont look down) , some fantastic views all the way up and some challenging areas to scramble over , plenty of different paths too the top and even a steam train ! would deffo like to do this again
2. Snowdonia Adventure Activities
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,235 reviews
Snowdonia Adventure Activities provides instructor led activities to people of all ages and abilities. Activities include rock climbing and abseiling, kayaking, canyoning, gorge walking, mountain biking, mountain walking and scrambling, canoeing and undergroud trips.
3. Caerau Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Open from April until October, Gardens and Woodland Playground . Caerau Uchaf has the highest private garden open to the public in North Wales at over 1000 ft. We are Toby and Stephanie Hickish, who started building the gardens from scratch in 1994. They were a sideline to our garden design business and have been added to over the years. The cafe has become a significant part of the whole thing and we aim to produce really good home cooked lunches as well as Stephanie's great cakes. We also sell gifts and plants. Caerau Gardens and Cafe is open from Thursdays to Monday’s incl. from 10.00am until 5.00 pm. Dogs are welcome, we have two of our own who will willingly show you around the gardens. There is plenty of space to explore and quite a few unusual plants. Up in the woodland there is a wooden fort and a zip wire. If the weather is cooler we have a large room with a wood burner where you can enjoy great coffee and lovely food!
Reviewed By C3966OOjohnt
Loverly private gardens with glorious views of the surroundings countryside, we booked our visit and enjoyed an amusing time exploring the gardens and looking at the children’s adventure play area, which we knew of grandchildren who would have enjoyed it. There is a cafe onsite that served rally good fair and exceedingly good cakes. A must visit if attractions off the beaten track are for you.
4. Go Below Underground Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,374 reviews
Test your nerve by journeying through a mountain via a series of exciting adventurous challenges on one of our three epic underground adventures. Try your hand at zip-lining through caverns, or climbing up a vertical shaft, boating across a lake, traverse over an abyss, scale a waterfall or abseil your way down to the deepest point in the UK! It’s Adrenaline pumping, heart thumping, pulse jumping fun, guided by the most fun, experienced and qualified instructors in the country! You can join us all year round, whatever the weather! No previous experience is necessary, there's no potholing or squeezing through small gaps. We provide all safety equipment and footwear. So come on over to the dark side - Adventure starts where daylight ends!
5. Cader Idris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By lucyharries_89 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
After reading about the different tracks you can take up to the summit, I decided to opt for the Minffordd path, and I was not disappointed! I managed to get here on the T2 bus from Dolgellau - it drops you off next to Dol Idris Car Park - just ask the driver where to jump off if you're unsure. Once you reach the car park, follow the signs to the start of the track - there is also a little cafe en route if you need any supplies, but don't rely on it too much as it wasn't open on the day that I went! The Minffordd Path itself is relatively easy to follow. After a steep initial ascent (with lot's of steps through a woodland) you reach a split in the path - a little stone bridge going right will take you up the Mynydd Moel path, which is a giant scree slope. The left will continue your journey along the Minffordd path and takes you to Llyn Cau,which is a really pretty lake, and a gorgeous spot to have a chill and recharge before continuing. After you've relaxed a bit, or just stopped for a photo opportunity, continue along the ridge, keeping the lake to your right and prepare for another steep climb towards Craig Cwm Amarch, the first peak you reach (after climbing over a stile). After taking a moment to admire the views, continue along the downward path for about 10-15 minutes and eventually the path will start ascending again - the path is pretty clearly marked until you get to this point, but then it becomes a bit difficult to follow as you begin the ascent as there is a lot of loose rock - just try and keep to the right and you'll eventually reach the trig point! From the top, you can choose to either go back the same way or choose a different descent. For anyone relying on the buses, like me, you can take the Mynydd Moel path back to the Dol Idris car park. Follow the flat ridge on the summit for a good while (it is essentially a circular route around the opposite side of Llyn Cau that you ascended). After a while you reach a stile - cross this and begin your descent down the scree slope. You eventually cross the little stone bridge that you saw on the way up, which then joins the Minffordd Path again for the final part of the descent back to the car park. Be warned, the descent down the Mynydd Moel is really tough on the knees - I thought mine were okay but this mountain proved me wrong! Overall, this was a challenging hike, but I would do it gain. The views never get tiring and, having done Snowdon 2 years previously, this was a far more spectacular walk. It really is not to be missed!
6. The Mawddach Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By 533carmelr - Bolton, United Kingdom
Started at Barmouth Beach and walked over the bridge (a train came across at the same time!) It was sunny and such a nice stroll. Bikes overtook us, as did joggers but it didn't matter! We walked from Barmouth to the George 111 pub, and then onto dolleglau. It was about 9 miles so we got the bus back (free on weekends) It's a flat walk and can be done at any pace. I might even try to do a bike next time!!
7. Harlech Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By JSHD2016 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This beach is stunning and the water is quite warm in patches in the summer months. Definitely go and definitley take your golf clubs too because there is a golf course within stones throw of the beach along with camping and the steepest street in the world (according to Guiness World Book of records) just down the road plus castle. Enjoy
8. Talyllyn Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
Our favourite distant view of this lovely lake is when topping the Tal y Llyn pass on the A487 south of Dolgellau heading towards Machynlleth. It's stunning and you wont be disappointed after driving down the pass and taking the B4405 towards and alongside the lake. It is a tranquil area except for the odd days when the RAF and other Air Forces use the pass as their "Mach-loop" training area. It is noisy for brief periods but we love to see the different aircraft and the pilot skills too. In addition to the lake itself being lovely and scenic, the surrounding mountains, especially our favourite Cadre Idris, are a joy to see as is walking around the lake. There are a couple of hotels on the west side of the lake, but as we have not frequented either for several years, cannot comment on the services they currently provide. We have eaten numerous times at both in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food and welcome there. Fishing is available on the lake and in the past you could purchase fishing permits from one of the hotels, although we do not know whether this facility is still available. We definitely recommend spending some time at Tal y Llyn.
9. Watkin Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By furnesscumbria
Beautiful walk from small car park with family and dog well worth a visit to swim and jump into the pools. Luckily we had gorgeous weather but I’m sure it’s well worth the walk at anytime dramatic picturesque place. No toilets but beautiful picnic Place
10. Snowdonia Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By karenpG705UX
This is a really enjoyable experience. Gayle the owner and Maddie the helper are so nice and so full of enthusiasm about the alpacas and all the other animals you meet on the farm. My mother is nearly 80 and she was quite nervous beforehand but once we met everyone she loved it and we all want to go and do it again next year. It was our best holiday activity by far. The sheep, cows and pigs eat out of your hands and the alpacas love a cuddle. Everything is so well set up and thought out
