What to do and see in Snowdonia National Park, Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

February 17, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Snowdon, North Wales Active, Snowdonia Adventure Activities, Go Below Underground Adventures, Cader Idris, National White Water Centre, The Mawddach Trail, Ropeworks Active Limited, Harlech Beach, Seren Ventures.
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1. Snowdon

Snowdonia National Park LL55 4UL Wales https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/addysg-education/primary-education/snowdonia/snowdon
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5.0 based on 2,629 reviews

Snowdon

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. North Wales Active

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5.0 based on 266 reviews

North Wales Active

Adventure activities specialist based in Betws Y Coe, Snowdonia, North Wales. Gorge Walking, Coasteering, Climbing, Abseiling, Mountain Walking & Scrambling & Canyoning.

3. Snowdonia Adventure Activities

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5.0 based on 1,235 reviews

Snowdonia Adventure Activities

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.

4. Go Below Underground Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,374 reviews

Go Below Underground Adventures

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

Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/walking/mountain-walks/pony-path-ty-nant
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5.0 based on 503 reviews

Cader Idris

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. National White Water Centre

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5.0 based on 518 reviews

National White Water Centre

The National White Water Centre is dedicated to providing the best white water experiences on offer in the UK, a world class whitewater venue available to all paddle sport enthusiasts and to help Canoe Wales develop canoeing and kayaking throughout Wales. Our aim is for everyone to enjoy the river as much as we do; whether it’s through our white water rafting sessions, providing a great place to kayak and canoe throughout the year, or by helping people take their first steps into paddlesport through our support of Canoe Wales.

7. The Mawddach Trail

Dolgellau to Barmouth, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales +44 1341 422888 http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/Easy-Leisure-Walks/Mawddach-Trail
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5.0 based on 429 reviews

The Mawddach Trail

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!!

8. Ropeworks Active Limited

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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Ropeworks Active Limited

We are not just a high rope activity course, we are a challenging adrenaline fueled experience, with something for all the family. With parental supervision, ages 3+ can discover the low rope obstacles, while those over 120 cm can jump across aerial obstacles on the activity tower, and catch the stunning views from the giant swing. Guidance and support from a qualified instructor will ensure you get the most from your visit with us. We can provide high ropes, kids low ropes adventure course climbing & abseiling, hiking and scrambling, gorge walking, offsite rock climbing, coasteering, mine adventures and team building activities.

9. Harlech Beach

Snowdonia National Park, Harlech LL46 2UG Wales
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5.0 based on 592 reviews

Harlech Beach

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

10. Seren Ventures

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5.0 based on 366 reviews

Seren Ventures

SerenVentures is a North Wales based adventure activity and skills ccourse provider based in the heart of Snowdonia. SerenVentures is located in the heart of the adventure being based in Betws yCoed We provided Rock climbing courses, Scrambling Courses, Mountain Skills, Winter Mountaineering, Navigation Skills, Canyoning from beginner to advance, Gorge Scramblinhg, Coasteering, Abseiling and climbing SerenVentures can tailor a course to suit your requirments.

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