Activities and the seaside!
Activities and the seaside!
Activities and the seaside!
Even though we are situated at the edge of Snowdonia National Park, we are also less than 20 miles from the coast. Llandudno, a Victorian seaside resort is a mere 45-50 minute drive away and is well worth a visit.
OR you can head to the lesser known Llyn Peninsula (a hidden gem is the little seaside village of Borth-y-Gest).
The Brenig and Alwen reservoirs are only a few miles away from our cottages. Brenig Reservoir is popular for water sports, fishing, cycling, walking and bird watching. There is also a cafe and excellent adventure playground.
Bala lake is 10 miles away and is also very popular for water sports.
This is a very useful website for ideas for your trip: https://www.visitconwy.org.uk/
Here is a list of some of our favourite places to visit:
There is a nice doggy adventure park here: https://www.facebook.com/AngleseyDogAdventurePark/
Introduction to the area
Activities and the seaside!
Activities and the seaside!
All cottages are perfectly located to explore all parts of Snowdonia and North/Mid Wales.
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Ty Cerrig Cottage and Ty Cerrig Barn are near to the town of Corwen (which is about fifteen minutes from Llangollen) whereas Gwynfryn is further along the A5, in Cerrigydrudion, fifteen minutes from Betws-Y-Coed (be sure to visit the magnificent Swallow Falls waterfall!). Both places are approx. 30 minutes from Snowdon itself.
Easy Days Out
Activities and the seaside!
Lovely local towns
This is a very useful website for ideas for your trip: https://www.visitconwy.org.uk/
Here is a list of some of our favourite places to visit:
There is a nice doggy adventure park here: https://www.facebook.com/AngleseyDogAdventurePark/
Lovely local towns
Helpful sites and suggestions
Lovely local towns
The towns of Ruthin, Denbigh, Llangollen and Bala are all within a short drive and all have their own interesting features. Castle lovers have Conwy, Harlech, Beaumaris, Criccieth, Caernarfon, Chirk and Penrhy. All are within a short distance.
Helpful sites and suggestions
Helpful sites and suggestions
Helpful sites and suggestions
Click here for a useful website. Other places of interest in this locality are Karting (9 years upwards),
https://www.greenwoodfamilypark.co.uk/
Llangollen steam railway, Bodnant Garden,Portmeirion, The Electric Mountain at Llanberris, National Slate Museum, and Sygun Copper Mine near Beddgelert. Dog adventure park Zoomies Zone
Teens in tow?
Helpful sites and suggestions
Helpful sites and suggestions
If you have teens in tow, a trip to Zip World at Bethesda and Blaenau Ffestiniog should be high on the agenda. Stretching 1 mile long, the 500ft-high thrill ride is cited as Europe's longest zip line, and is also the fastest in the world. And if that isn't enough, there's the National White Water Centre at Bala, and https://www.zipworld.co.uk/location/conwy
Places To Visit
Our local town Corwen is now on the Llangollen Steam Railway Line!
· Borth y Gest (next to Portmadog but fewer tourists) - lovely beach and cliff-top walk
· Bardsey Island (summer boat trip!)
· Criccieth, Harlech – nice beaches and castles!
· Llyn Peninsular generally (e.g., Aberdaron)!
· Llandudno (good old fashioned Victorian seaside resort!)
· Alwyn and Brenig reservoirs (very nearby, only 15-20 mins) – Brenig has cafe (and more tourists!)
· Llangollen – charming little town with many local walks (e.g., a long canal)
· Betws-y-Coed – tourist’s favourite
· Beddgelert (even nicer than Betws-y-Coed – it’s surrounded by mountains and there’s a lovely, easy river walk)
· Anglesey - http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/
· Ludlow in Shropshire (lovely market town)
· Trefriw (near Llanwrst) has the wonderful Llyn (Lake) Crafnant above it (not to mention a working woollen mill and shop)
· Lake Vyrnwy – very scenic, as is the mountain drive to get there!
· Lake Bala (particularly the access via Llangower – a cute steam railway!)
· Greenwood Family Park (outdoor funfair/adventures) – near Bangor
· Llyn Ogwen circular, easy lake walk (50 mins), with stunning, surrounding mountains – just off the A5 - You can find the snack bar between Llyn Ogwen and Llyn Idwal at postcode of LL57 3LZ for your sat navs
· Centre for Alternative Technology,
Machynlleth,
SY20 9AZ
· Combine the visit to C.A.T. (see above) with a mountain walk on Cader Idris (“Donkey Trail” recommended)?
