North West Wales

North West Wales boasts some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United Kingdom. It includes Snowdonia National Park and two areas of outstanding natural beauty : the Llyn Peninsular and the Isle of Anglesey.

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The oldest and largest of its three National Parks, Snowdonia (Eyri) has a spectacular and awe-inspiring landscape. Popular with climbers and walkers, the park includes 15 summits above 3000 feet, with Snowdon being the highest. The area is also well known for other outdoor pursuits – cycling, canoeing and horse riding are all very popular. There are numerous quaint old villages in the area, with Beddgelert, Betws-y-Coed and Llanberis being amongst the most visited.  Snowdonia also boasts almost 40 miles of stunning coastline. Beautiful seaside towns in this area include Harlech, Barmouth, Porthmadog, Fairbourne and Aberdovey.

Anglesey (Ynys Mon) has over one hundred miles of spectacular coastline (including cliffs, estuaries, grassy dunes and mossy headlands), making it a popular holiday destination. Anglesey has beaches that are`perfect for relaxation, and those that are suitable for taking part in sports such as sailing, surfing and kayaking. Along with this unspoilt coastline, Anglesey also has large areas of beautiful countryside. It comes as no surprise that it has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Quite simply, North West Wales has something for everyone! There are so many different things to do in this stunning part of the United Kingdom. Visitors to Snowdonia and the surrounding area will definitely not be disappointed.