Area Information
There is lots to do in this wonderful area. Snowdonia National Park and
the Conwy Valley are full of surprises. There are Slate caverns,
copper mines, gold mines, walking, climbing, orienteering, sailing, wind
surfing, swimming, narrow gauge railways, horse riding, mountain biking,
fishing, museums, castles, stately homes, gardens and much much more!
Glan-y-Borth is situated on the banks of the River Conwy
which is full of salmon and trout (fishing licence available from local
paper shop). Across the river is one of Llanrwst's main attractions
- the Gwydir Castle. Llanwrst is a market town with many good shops,
amenities and with superb pubs and restaurants, e.g. Henaelwyd Cafe, The
Meadow Suite, Picwicks, Pen-y-Bont at Llanrwst. The Fairy Falls and
Princess Arms at Trefriw. The Lodge at Tal-y-Bont, Royal Oak Hotel,
the Waterloo at Betws-y-Coed. It is central for many of the easily
accessible beauty spots of North Wales and within a short car journey to
the beaches of Llandudno and Conwy.
The list below includes links to information on only some of the
other local
attractions. If you know of any other sites we should include please
do not hesitate to contact us.
