Day out ideas
Adventure and Adrenaline Seekers
Go Below Underground Adventures
Underground caving and mine exploration.
One Planet Adventure
Ruthin RoadA series of biking trails for all abilities.
Inland surf centre. Waves roll every 90 seconds. Longest artificial indoor caving course, climbing and racer walls, ninja assault course, parkour floor trail, zip line across the surf lagoon. Soft play centre ideal for rainy days. Gorge walking, rock climbing, mountain biking and coastering.
309 locals recommend
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadInland surf centre. Waves roll every 90 seconds. Longest artificial indoor caving course, climbing and racer walls, ninja assault course, parkour floor trail, zip line across the surf lagoon. Soft play centre ideal for rainy days. Gorge walking, rock climbing, mountain biking and coastering.
• Fforest Coaster – 1km of gravity driven rollercoaster with twists and turns through the forest.
• Zip Safari – Zip lines and obstacles high in the trees.
• Skyride – A giant swing set at 80ft in the air.
• Plummet 2 – Drop through a trap door at over 100ft to experience the closest thing to freefall.
312 locals recommend
Zip World Fforest
A470• Fforest Coaster – 1km of gravity driven rollercoaster with twists and turns through the forest.
• Zip Safari – Zip lines and obstacles high in the trees.
• Skyride – A giant swing set at 80ft in the air.
• Plummet 2 – Drop through a trap door at over 100ft to experience the closest thing to freefall.
• Velocity 2 – The fastest zip line in the world.
• Quarry Carts – Gravity fuelled mountain cart experience.
475 locals recommend
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
• Velocity 2 – The fastest zip line in the world.
• Quarry Carts – Gravity fuelled mountain cart experience.
• Caverns - Fly, climb and traverse your way through the underground course in a disused slate mine.
• Bounce Below – An enormous underground net/trampoline adventure.
250 locals recommend
Zip World Bounce Below
• Caverns - Fly, climb and traverse your way through the underground course in a disused slate mine.
• Bounce Below – An enormous underground net/trampoline adventure.
This is the only commercially rafted stretch of water in the UK that compares to white-water rafting worldwide. The Tryweryn river mixes the intensity of an Olympic-grade white-water course and a journey through the Snowdonia National Park.
72 locals recommend
The National White Water Centre
This is the only commercially rafted stretch of water in the UK that compares to white-water rafting worldwide. The Tryweryn river mixes the intensity of an Olympic-grade white-water course and a journey through the Snowdonia National Park.
Whitewater Active
9 Bridge StOffers whitewater rafting and gorge walking.
GYG KARTING LTD
Redbull’s Number 1 go cart track in the UK if not the world.
Mynydd Sleddog Adventures
Husky rides and sleddog adventures within the beautiful forest trails.
Mawddach Trail – hire bikes from Dolgellau and cycle the disused railway track along the stunning Estuary to Barmouth for an ice cream on the beach.
6 locals recommend
Afon Mawddach
Mawddach Trail – hire bikes from Dolgellau and cycle the disused railway track along the stunning Estuary to Barmouth for an ice cream on the beach.
North Wales Gliding Club
Unnamed RoadTandem or single glider experience.
Bridlewood Riding Centre
Horse riding on Talacre Beach.
Hill walking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and mountain biking.
23 locals recommend
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Hill walking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, orienteering and mountain biking.
Mountain Biking
North Wales is renowned for it's mountain bike trails and all of the following are within a 1 hour drive.
We are located next to the Clocaenog Forestry. Several Trail cards are in folders in the house. Follow these routes or just head out into the Forestry and follow your nose...
10 locals recommend
Clocaenog Forest
We are located next to the Clocaenog Forestry. Several Trail cards are in folders in the house. Follow these routes or just head out into the Forestry and follow your nose...
One Planet Adventure
Ruthin RoadFoel Gasnach DH Tracks
Penmachno mountain biking
Revolution Bike Park
Coed-y-Brenin
Beaches
PRESTATYN BEACH
Nant Hall RoadThis is our closest beach.
Talacre Beach
A dog friendly beach all year round
This is by far our favourite beach. A bit of a drive but on a nice day it is well worth it. A large sandy beach and stunning mountain views.
56 locals recommend
Harlech Beach
This is by far our favourite beach. A bit of a drive but on a nice day it is well worth it. A large sandy beach and stunning mountain views.
Barmouth is a pretty seaside resort with a nice sandy beach. You can hire bikes and cycle the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth.
121 locals recommend
Barmouth
Barmouth is a pretty seaside resort with a nice sandy beach. You can hire bikes and cycle the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth.
Pen y Banc and Borth y Gest have secret sandy coves, tidal pools and stunning mountain views.
59 locals recommend
Borth-y-Gest
Pen y Banc and Borth y Gest have secret sandy coves, tidal pools and stunning mountain views.
Porth Eirias has a promenade for a lovely pram walk or for taking the kids on the scooters/bikes. We’d also recommend lunch in Bryn Williams renowned restaurant.
11 locals recommend
Porth Eirias
PromenadePorth Eirias has a promenade for a lovely pram walk or for taking the kids on the scooters/bikes. We’d also recommend lunch in Bryn Williams renowned restaurant.
Lakes
Llyn Brenig has a cafe and visitor centre. We’d recommend hiring bikes at the centre and cycling the flat 10km route around the lake. You can also incorporate Llyn Alwen as a figure of 8 ride if you fancy going a bit further. If you drive to the far end of the lake, away from the visitor centre and towards the sailing club then keeping going and you’ll find numerous private bays/inlets, ideal for a picnic.
26 locals recommend
Llyn Brenig
Llyn Brenig has a cafe and visitor centre. We’d recommend hiring bikes at the centre and cycling the flat 10km route around the lake. You can also incorporate Llyn Alwen as a figure of 8 ride if you fancy going a bit further. If you drive to the far end of the lake, away from the visitor centre and towards the sailing club then keeping going and you’ll find numerous private bays/inlets, ideal for a picnic.
A beautiful spot for wild swimming. One of our favourite places. We'd highly recommend the walk from Llyn Geirionydd to Llyn Crafnant. A PDF printout of this walk and links to several others can be downloaded at the bottom of the following page -
27 locals recommend
Llyn Geirionydd
A beautiful spot for wild swimming. One of our favourite places. We'd highly recommend the walk from Llyn Geirionydd to Llyn Crafnant. A PDF printout of this walk and links to several others can be downloaded at the bottom of the following page -
A circular trail 2.5 miles long is suitable for buggies. There is a cafe open in the summer. Used in the filming of Tomb Raider II.
29 locals recommend
Llyn Crafnant
A circular trail 2.5 miles long is suitable for buggies. There is a cafe open in the summer. Used in the filming of Tomb Raider II.
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) offers lots of water sports to hire from the main car park. There is also a steam train.
87 locals recommend
Llyn Tegid
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) offers lots of water sports to hire from the main car park. There is also a steam train.
Walks
Turn left out of the drive and down into the forestry. Zip zag down to the bridge and paddle in the river. Walks are highlighted on the OS map print outs in the property.
Coed y Fron-wyllt
Turn left out of the drive and down into the forestry. Zip zag down to the bridge and paddle in the river. Walks are highlighted on the OS map print outs in the property.
Llyn Brenig
Llyn Alwen
The highest hill within the Clwydian Range. On a clear day you can see Snowdon all the way up to Liverpool and the Blackpool Tower. Roughly a 45 minute walk each way from the main car park.
64 locals recommend
Moel Famau
The highest hill within the Clwydian Range. On a clear day you can see Snowdon all the way up to Liverpool and the Blackpool Tower. Roughly a 45 minute walk each way from the main car park.
The monument is the highest point in Clocaenog Forest and there are stunning views across the Vale of Clwyd. Lord Bagot erected the monument in 1830 to commemorate the planting of a conifer forest used to build the trenches in WWI. The small roadside car park is the starting point for a short walk to the Pincyn Llys monument.
Pincyn Llys Car Park
The monument is the highest point in Clocaenog Forest and there are stunning views across the Vale of Clwyd. Lord Bagot erected the monument in 1830 to commemorate the planting of a conifer forest used to build the trenches in WWI. The small roadside car park is the starting point for a short walk to the Pincyn Llys monument.
The Hiraethog Trail links the villages of Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfr and Llanrhaeadr via public footpaths and quiet lanes across some of Denbighshire and Conwy’s most beautiful and remote countryside. The Hiraethog Trail goes through Pincyn Llys.
Hiraethog
The Hiraethog Trail links the villages of Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfr and Llanrhaeadr via public footpaths and quiet lanes across some of Denbighshire and Conwy’s most beautiful and remote countryside. The Hiraethog Trail goes through Pincyn Llys.
A superb ring of 41 stones on the isolated grassy submit of Moel Ty-Uchaf with spectacular views.
Moel Tŷ Uchaf
A superb ring of 41 stones on the isolated grassy submit of Moel Ty-Uchaf with spectacular views.
Horseshoe Falls
Walk from Horseshoe Falls to Llangollen along the tow path.
We'd recommend that you take the A5 (it’s nicer than the coast road) to Pen-y-Pass car park. Hike up Miners track and down Pyg track. You may need to book parking (check online before setting off). We’d recommend leaving as early as possible to avoid the crowds. Alternatively walk the Watkin Path and for those who are really brave take a dip in the Cwm Llan Falls to cool off. For those wanting a more leisurely experience, take the Snowdon Mountain Railway and meet the rest of your group in the cafe at the top. Booking essential.
37 locals recommend
Snowdon Peak
We'd recommend that you take the A5 (it’s nicer than the coast road) to Pen-y-Pass car park. Hike up Miners track and down Pyg track. You may need to book parking (check online before setting off). We’d recommend leaving as early as possible to avoid the crowds. Alternatively walk the Watkin Path and for those who are really brave take a dip in the Cwm Llan Falls to cool off. For those wanting a more leisurely experience, take the Snowdon Mountain Railway and meet the rest of your group in the cafe at the top. Booking essential.
Located in South Snowdonia this mountain is considerably quieter than Snowdon but also offers spectacular views.
66 locals recommend
Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Located in South Snowdonia this mountain is considerably quieter than Snowdon but also offers spectacular views.
One of our favourite places. We'd highly recommend the walk from Llyn Geirionydd to Llyn Crafnant. A PDF printout of this walk and links to several others can be downloaded at the bottom of the following page - https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-west-wales/gwydir-llyn-geirionydd/?lang=en
27 locals recommend
Llyn Geirionydd
One of our favourite places. We'd highly recommend the walk from Llyn Geirionydd to Llyn Crafnant. A PDF printout of this walk and links to several others can be downloaded at the bottom of the following page - https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-west-wales/gwydir-llyn-geirionydd/?lang=en
Rocky, tree-lined ravine with paths beside a winding creek and resident sprites according to legend.
8 locals recommend
Fairy Glen Gorge
Rocky, tree-lined ravine with paths beside a winding creek and resident sprites according to legend.
Other attractions
National Trust - Erddig
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadBeautiful gardens
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadThe second most popular tourist attraction in the UK.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadPontcysyllte Aqueduct
Station RoadHire a canal boat for the day.
There are closer spas (e.g. the Vale Country club in Ruthin) but this is our favourite. We can highly recommend the afternoon tea.
Bodysgallen Hall
There are closer spas (e.g. the Vale Country club in Ruthin) but this is our favourite. We can highly recommend the afternoon tea.
A kids science museum open weekends and school holidays.
7 locals recommend
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Henblas StreetA kids science museum open weekends and school holidays.
SC2 Rhyl - Waterpark
West ParadeHome to more than 100 living displays, as well as one of Europe’s largest collections of sharks, the aquarium offers plenty of marine life to marvel at. For those brave enough you can also dive with the sharks.
65 locals recommend
Blue Planet Aquarium
Home to more than 100 living displays, as well as one of Europe’s largest collections of sharks, the aquarium offers plenty of marine life to marvel at. For those brave enough you can also dive with the sharks.