Nina’s guidebook
Adventure activities
A bigger walk, the moelwynion range. Head up for sunrise experienced hikers and map readers. 30min walk from the house to the start.
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Moelwyn Mawr
A bigger walk, the moelwynion range. Head up for sunrise experienced hikers and map readers. 30min walk from the house to the start.
Antur 'Stiniog bike park is set in the stunning mountains of Blaenau and offers 14 fantastic gravity fed mountain biking trails for all ability of rider from novice to world cup racer. The trails are graded from green to black and it offers the best mountain bike uplift service in the UK, some even say in the world! you can walk to the trails from the house
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Antur Stiniog
Antur 'Stiniog bike park is set in the stunning mountains of Blaenau and offers 14 fantastic gravity fed mountain biking trails for all ability of rider from novice to world cup racer. The trails are graded from green to black and it offers the best mountain bike uplift service in the UK, some even say in the world! you can walk to the trails from the house
Caving adventures for 10yr olds plus. Challenging days underground. Check out their informative website for answers to any questions. Some of their days start just 30mins walk from the house.
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Go Below Underground Adventures
Caving adventures for 10yr olds plus. Challenging days underground. Check out their informative website for answers to any questions. Some of their days start just 30mins walk from the house.
The longest and the fastest zip line. The closest you'll feel to flying free. 45 mins drive from us. And it's a beautiful drive.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
The longest and the fastest zip line. The closest you'll feel to flying free. 45 mins drive from us. And it's a beautiful drive.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Great kids adventure play park too
Zip World Fforest
A470A range of family friendly fun and thrills
Manod Mawr
Another wonderful Blaenau climb
Just 3.5 miles, and relatively flat, with wonderful views. Don't worry, nothing scary, there's good reason for this being a top recommendation
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Precipice Walk
Just 3.5 miles, and relatively flat, with wonderful views. Don't worry, nothing scary, there's good reason for this being a top recommendation
So this is a bit further away than I would normally recommend (1hr 15) BUT it is an exceptional place where forest meets sea, and you can admire the Snowdonia mountain range from whence you came, from a whole different place.
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Newborough Forest
So this is a bit further away than I would normally recommend (1hr 15) BUT it is an exceptional place where forest meets sea, and you can admire the Snowdonia mountain range from whence you came, from a whole different place.
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadSurrounded in a forest, eco, amazing playgrounds
The Fun Centre
Bangor StreetKids, rainy day, this is the place for you
Sightseeing
Dolwyddelan Castle
A470I-Harlech Castle
Beddgelert
Betws-y-Coed
What views, history and fish n chips on the beach
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Criccieth Castle / Castell Cricieth
Castle StreetWhat views, history and fish n chips on the beach
Stunning castle, STUNNING views and one of the best beaches and sand dune formations. There's a great kids' challange to do too.
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I-Harlech Castle
Stunning castle, STUNNING views and one of the best beaches and sand dune formations. There's a great kids' challange to do too.
Dolgellau
Classic Welsh village
Cwmorthin Lake
A Blaenau staple, dramatic, ruins, history, geese
One of the biggest and grandest. And you get to check out the historic walled town too-shops, eating, art etc
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I-Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchOne of the biggest and grandest. And you get to check out the historic walled town too-shops, eating, art etc
One of our absolute top walks out with kids from as young as 4, straight out the front door. And UP.
Llyn y Manod
One of our absolute top walks out with kids from as young as 4, straight out the front door. And UP.
Ffos Anoddun
A5Classic, beautiful spot in Betws 15/20mins drive
Love this place, 10 min drive, an easy walk around and head up to Llyn Hafod a Llyn just above
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Llyn Mair
Love this place, 10 min drive, an easy walk around and head up to Llyn Hafod a Llyn just above
Beauty spot and a cold pool, often see gorge walkers, adventure groups passing through
Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve
Beauty spot and a cold pool, often see gorge walkers, adventure groups passing through
Llyn Brenig
Big lake, bike trails, walks, adventure playground, cafe
Food Scene
Amazing food, lovely, clean atmosphere, you don't have to be Vegan btw!
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The Eating Gorilla
21 High StAmazing food, lovely, clean atmosphere, you don't have to be Vegan btw!
Wonderful food, transporting atmosphere the most wonderful local, and slightly surreal experience you'll find, Enjoych!
Burrito Blasus
Wonderful food, transporting atmosphere the most wonderful local, and slightly surreal experience you'll find, Enjoych!
Such a lovely cafe, high CEILINGS, cosy wood panelling decor, wonderful lunch (welsh rarebit), gorgeous cakes, and proper, caffeine full COFFEE!
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Roberts Bros
Bridge StreetSuch a lovely cafe, high CEILINGS, cosy wood panelling decor, wonderful lunch (welsh rarebit), gorgeous cakes, and proper, caffeine full COFFEE!
De Niros
36 High StLovely cafe, great coffee, vegan options, jam sponge and custard
Hangin' Pizzeria
1 Station RdLOVE this pizza, totally worth the trip over
Home from home cafe. Try Tatws Pump Muned (five minute potatoes) trad Welsh dish. And great coffee.
Y Gorlan
6 High StHome from home cafe. Try Tatws Pump Muned (five minute potatoes) trad Welsh dish. And great coffee.
Y Garreg Shop and Kitchen
Classic, steak and ale pies, lemon merangue pies, these guys cannot be beaten on either in my lifetime's experience. Or that of my father in law. And he knows about this stuff.
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The Port Cafe, Deli & Restaurant
8-12 High StClassic, steak and ale pies, lemon merangue pies, these guys cannot be beaten on either in my lifetime's experience. Or that of my father in law. And he knows about this stuff.
Tŷ Coch Inn
Pub on the beach, a unique day out (an hour's drive)
Beaches
Harlech Beach
Some of the most beautiful coastline in the county
Black Rock Sands
A novelty to drive on the beach
Stunning views driving in, an old sea side town with wonderful beach and atmosphere, and check out CRICCIETH MULTI GOLF for seaside activities
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Criccieth
Stunning views driving in, an old sea side town with wonderful beach and atmosphere, and check out CRICCIETH MULTI GOLF for seaside activities
Criccieth Multi Golf
EsplanadeActivities at Criccieth beach
Borth-y-Gest
Another one of our favourite places
Music, Cinema, Food, Drink
The all singing all dancing all decorated old police cells
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Cellb Blaenau Ffestiniog
Park SquareThe all singing all dancing all decorated old police cells
Oakeley Arms Hotel
Good food, great children's play area, outside tables
The Grapes Hotel
Another good pub with garden
Inside and outside lovely pub, great food, in the heart of Betws
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Stables Bar - Y Stablau
Holyhead RoadInside and outside lovely pub, great food, in the heart of Betws
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Ukuzulazula
Check out the National Park's Visiting Guides
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