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Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Snowdonia Adventure Activities, Cader Idris, Harlech Beach, Talyllyn Lake, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), Aberdyfi Beach, Swallow Falls.
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1. 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.
2. 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!
3. Harlech Beach
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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
4. 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.
5. Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By DavidBriggs210 - Doncaster, United Kingdom
After taking the scenic but narrow road to the top of the lake, [Sadly the steam train was not running on the day of our trip] plenty of lay byes on the route down the lake to admire or photograph the lake. What a great place to while away a few hours, with cheap Car Parking. My wife and I spent 3 hours mainly sat enjoying the scenery, taking photographs having a bite to eat in the car,before going to the Lock Cafe for a coffee, [See my review on Trip Advisor] People of all ages enjoying various water sports,[Canoeing, Sailing, Wind Surfing,etc] I had a small walk along the lake side.All in all a good day was had by both of us and will return again
6. Aberdyfi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieWatson11 - Aberdyfi (Aberdovey), United Kingdom
This is wonderful beach, old seaside town with windy roads and shops were busy with people of all ages enjoying themselves.So many places to sit and admire the view of the estuary. Anyone feel Romantic.
7. Swallow Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,091 reviews
These falls add to Betws-y-Coed's already great rustic beauty.
Reviewed By 803crissn - London, United Kingdom
Such an amazing place, huge waterfall Entrance is £2 contactless, you pay it in front of the gate, its all automated, then a few steps to the waterfall, there are three viewing points , Its worth going
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