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Food Scene
Locally owned restaurant serving excellent locally sourced beef, lamb and pork. Lovely setting, atmosphere and Welsh/ Celtic music.
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Bistro Betws-y-Coed
Holyhead RoadLocally owned restaurant serving excellent locally sourced beef, lamb and pork. Lovely setting, atmosphere and Welsh/ Celtic music.
Ty Gwyn Hotel
Lovely setting serving home cooked meals.
The Dragon B&B and Restaurant
Holyhead RoadExcellent Chinese food served by very friendly staff.
Located in the famous Italiante village, which is a day out in itself. Stunning setting and garden walks.
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Hotel Portmeirion
Located in the famous Italiante village, which is a day out in itself. Stunning setting and garden walks.
Nefyn's own micro brewery which provides tours and a bar open afternoon weekdays. Sample the beers, they are a delight.
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Cwrw Llyn
Nefyn's own micro brewery which provides tours and a bar open afternoon weekdays. Sample the beers, they are a delight.
Nationellt center för vitt vatten - Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol
Entertainment & Activities
Zip World Bounce Below
Zip World Fforest
A470Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Antur Stiniog
Downhill mountain biking centre. Dare you venture???
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadThe highest (and busiest) peak in Wales - accessible via 6 different paths and the train from Llanberis.
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Snowdon
The highest (and busiest) peak in Wales - accessible via 6 different paths and the train from Llanberis.
Mountain and cross country biking centre with a great cafe. Bikes can be hired on site. 40 minutes from Tanycastell on the A470.
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Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Mountain and cross country biking centre with a great cafe. Bikes can be hired on site. 40 minutes from Tanycastell on the A470.
Sightseeing
Harlech Castle
Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetLlandudno
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchBirthplace of William Morgan who translated the bible into Welsh in 1588. The original house has a library of over 150 bibles from across the world.
Ty Mawr Wybrnant
Birthplace of William Morgan who translated the bible into Welsh in 1588. The original house has a library of over 150 bibles from across the world.
The quaint village of Beddgelert with its lovely river walks.
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Beddgelert
The quaint village of Beddgelert with its lovely river walks.
Criccieth's castle stands out on the peninsula but it also has a lovely shale beach, eateries and cafes/bars. 40 minutes drive from Tanycastell and can be included in a trip to Portmeirion and Porthmadog.
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Criccieth
Criccieth's castle stands out on the peninsula but it also has a lovely shale beach, eateries and cafes/bars. 40 minutes drive from Tanycastell and can be included in a trip to Portmeirion and Porthmadog.
Lovely little village which also serves as the gateway to great lake walks - Geirionydd, Crafnant and Colwyd. Well worth a visit.
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Trefriw
Lovely little village which also serves as the gateway to great lake walks - Geirionydd, Crafnant and Colwyd. Well worth a visit.
The principal town of Dwyfor which has a very busy market every Wednesday. Also a lovely beach, plenty of shops, eateries, pubs and restaurants and an amusement arcade.
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Pwllheli
The principal town of Dwyfor which has a very busy market every Wednesday. Also a lovely beach, plenty of shops, eateries, pubs and restaurants and an amusement arcade.
One of only 6 Welsh built castle that remain. This castle was built by the might Llywelyn Fawr ('The Great)') betyween 12010 and 1240. He was born on the forested hill mound looking towards the valley from Tanycastell. Well worth a visit, on the door step. From the roof it has great 360 degree views on clear days. Small entrance fee applicable.
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Dolwyddelan Castle
A470One of only 6 Welsh built castle that remain. This castle was built by the might Llywelyn Fawr ('The Great)') betyween 12010 and 1240. He was born on the forested hill mound looking towards the valley from Tanycastell. Well worth a visit, on the door step. From the roof it has great 360 degree views on clear days. Small entrance fee applicable.
The small village, 10 minutes walk from Tanycastell, has a Spar Shop (8am-9pm 7 days a week), a pub (Gwydyr) and Hotel (Elen's Castle) plus a train station (to Betws y Coed and Llandudno Junction) an old Church and lovely low level walks incluing by the Lledr river.
Dolwyddelan
The small village, 10 minutes walk from Tanycastell, has a Spar Shop (8am-9pm 7 days a week), a pub (Gwydyr) and Hotel (Elen's Castle) plus a train station (to Betws y Coed and Llandudno Junction) an old Church and lovely low level walks incluing by the Lledr river.
Arts & Culture
Birth place of Hedd Wyn the Welsh poet and posthumous winner of the black Chair at Birkenhead Eisteddfod, having served as a soldier in the first World War. Recently upgraded and now housing the famous black chair.
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Yr Ysgwrn
Unnamed RoadBirth place of Hedd Wyn the Welsh poet and posthumous winner of the black Chair at Birkenhead Eisteddfod, having served as a soldier in the first World War. Recently upgraded and now housing the famous black chair.
Everything Else
The hub of North Wales tourism. You can't come here without also visiting Betws y Coed (which gets very busy in the summer months).
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Betws-y-Coed
The hub of North Wales tourism. You can't come here without also visiting Betws y Coed (which gets very busy in the summer months).
Located in the lovely little village of Trefriw which also serves as the gateways to lake walks (Crafnant, Colwyn and Geirionydd).
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Trefriw Woollen Mills Ltd
Main RoadLocated in the lovely little village of Trefriw which also serves as the gateways to lake walks (Crafnant, Colwyn and Geirionydd).
Located in the lovely little village of Trefriw which also serves as the gateways to lake walks (Crafnant, Colwyn and Geirionydd).
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Trefriw Woollen Mills Ltd
Main RoadLocated in the lovely little village of Trefriw which also serves as the gateways to lake walks (Crafnant, Colwyn and Geirionydd).
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted the 3rd best beach pub in the world, it's well worth a visit. Located in stunning Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula). Go on a Wednesday and also visit Pwllheli market.
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Tŷ Coch Inn
Voted the 3rd best beach pub in the world, it's well worth a visit. Located in stunning Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula). Go on a Wednesday and also visit Pwllheli market.
Parks & Nature
Stunning beach with views of Snowdonia National Park's highest mountains, Pen Llyn and Anglesey. Also has a cafe and a couple of good eateries. Ideal for families and beach lovers.
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Dinas Dinlle
Stunning beach with views of Snowdonia National Park's highest mountains, Pen Llyn and Anglesey. Also has a cafe and a couple of good eateries. Ideal for families and beach lovers.
One of my favourites. Often called the 'Welsh Matterhorm'. I also begin and end the walk at Croesor which has a lovely community cafe open in the summer - but check opening times.
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Cnicht
One of my favourites. Often called the 'Welsh Matterhorm'. I also begin and end the walk at Croesor which has a lovely community cafe open in the summer - but check opening times.
Stunning long beach with fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountain range and Pen Llyn.
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Harlech Beach
Stunning long beach with fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountain range and Pen Llyn.
A truly unique mountain which involves some scrambling. Can be walked straight from the A5 opposite Llyn Ogwen ('Lake') but the North Ridge is only suitable for experienced walkers.
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Tryfan
A truly unique mountain which involves some scrambling. Can be walked straight from the A5 opposite Llyn Ogwen ('Lake') but the North Ridge is only suitable for experienced walkers.
National Trust - Bodnant Garden
Bodnant RoadWalk from Tanycastell to the village and turn left at the crossroads where the Spar shop is. Go up the road and turn right where you will see a ‘Public Footpath’ sign. Cross the fields and arrive at Forestry Commission road. This leads to Moel Siabod (600+ metres) or low level, as you wish.
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Moel Siabod
Walk from Tanycastell to the village and turn left at the crossroads where the Spar shop is. Go up the road and turn right where you will see a ‘Public Footpath’ sign. Cross the fields and arrive at Forestry Commission road. This leads to Moel Siabod (600+ metres) or low level, as you wish.
The nearest Snowdon path from Tanycastell, some 20 minutes drive. A shorter route but more strenuous. Limited car parking facilities available so arrive early or opt for the park and ride in Nant Peris, the other side of Pen y Path. Stop at Pen y Gwryd on the way - the hotel served as a place of stay for |Tensing and Hillary before their sumit of Everst. Full of related and mountain memorabilia.
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Pen-y-Pass Car Park
The nearest Snowdon path from Tanycastell, some 20 minutes drive. A shorter route but more strenuous. Limited car parking facilities available so arrive early or opt for the park and ride in Nant Peris, the other side of Pen y Path. Stop at Pen y Gwryd on the way - the hotel served as a place of stay for |Tensing and Hillary before their sumit of Everst. Full of related and mountain memorabilia.
Stunning long beach with amazing views towards the coast of Harlech and beyond. Just over 35 min utes drive from Tanycastell.
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Black Rock Sands
Stunning long beach with amazing views towards the coast of Harlech and beyond. Just over 35 min utes drive from Tanycastell.