Snowdonia

Capital Of Adventure Snowdonia is the adventure capital of the UK. Nowhere else within the British Isles will you find such a high concentration of opportunities for modern outdoor activities, set against a truly breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes, rivers, woodlands, towering sea cliffs and sandy beaches.Snowdonia is the adventure capital of the UK. Nowhere else within the British Isles will you find such a high concentration of opportunities for modern outdoor activities, set against a truly breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes, rivers, woodlands, towering sea cliffs and sandy beaches.

Watersports Although Snowdonia is best known for its exceptional rock climbing, scrambling and hill walking, the superb network of mountain bike trails in the Coed y Brenin and Gwydyr Forests are equally popular with visitors. Opportunities for watersports can also be found in abundance; either canoeing or kayaking on the inland rivers, or surfing, sailing and sea kayaking off the coast of Anglesey and the Lleyn PeninsulaAlthough Snowdonia is best known for its exceptional rock climbing, scrambling and hill walking, the superb network of mountain bike trails in the Coed y Brenin and Gwydyr Forests are equally popular with visitors. Opportunities for watersports can also be found in abundance; either canoeing or kayaking on the inland rivers, or surfing, sailing and sea kayaking off the coast of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula

Snowdon Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales at 3,560 feet, with Llanberis to the north and Beddgelert to the South.Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales at 3,560 feet, with Llanberis to the north and Beddgelert to the South.

Llanberis Nowadays, Llanberis in Snowdonia National Park is a major tourist attraction. From the town one can catch a train up the highest mountain in England and Wales or walk along the many routes to the summit over three thousand feet high.Nowadays, Llanberis in Snowdonia National Park is a major tourist attraction. From the town one can catch a train up the highest mountain in England and Wales or walk along the many routes to the summit over three thousand feet high.

Beddgelert Beddgelert (Meaning the grave of Gelert ) was once described as "a few dozen hard grey houses... huddled together in some majestic mountain scenery". This village, just south of Snowdon, owes its fame to the story of Prince Llewelyn ap Iorwerth who decided on a hunting trip and left his infant son in the charge of his faithful dog Gelert. On his return, the Prince was greeted by Gelert, who noticed the dog's muzzle was soaked in blood, and his son was nowhere to be seen. Llewelyn attacked the dog, and it fell to the ground gravely injured. However, within minutes he heard a cry and stumbled through nearby bushes to find his son, safe in his cradle. Beside the cradle lay the body of a giant wolf covered with wounds, the result of a fight to the death with hound Gelert. Llewelyn strode back to his faithful dog and watched it die from his actionsBeddgelert (Meaning the grave of Gelert ) was once described as "a few dozen hard grey houses... huddled together in some majestic mountain scenery". This village, just south of Snowdon, owes its fame to the story of Prince Llewelyn ap Iorwerth who decided on a hunting trip and left his infant son in the charge of his faithful dog Gelert. On his return, the Prince was greeted by Gelert, who noticed the dog's muzzle was soaked in blood, and his son was nowhere to be seen. Llewelyn attacked the dog, and it fell to the ground gravely injured. However, within minutes he heard a cry and stumbled through nearby bushes to find his son, safe in his cradle. Beside the cradle lay the body of a giant wolf covered with wounds, the result of a fight to the death with hound Gelert. Llewelyn strode back to his faithful dog and watched it die from his actions.

Harlech Castle Built under the supervision of James of St George towards the end of the 13th century, Harlech Castle is one of the four great castles in Wales constructed for Edward I. Concentric in design, the rectangular inner bailey, with a round tower at each corner and a gatehouse mid way along the east wall, is surrounded by a second rectangular fortification, and the outer bailey enclosed by an outer curtain wall.Built under the supervision of James of St George towards the end of the 13th century, Harlech Castle is one of the four great castles in Wales constructed for Edward I. Concentric in design, the rectangular inner bailey, with a round tower at each corner and a gatehouse mid way along the east wall, is surrounded by a second rectangular fortification, and the outer bailey enclosed by an outer curtain wall.