Activities & Links
Army Sailing Association
This Is A Site Primarily For Members Who Are Interested In What Is Going On In The Association And Its Four Disciplines, Offshore, Dinghy, Windsurfing And Powerboat Training Courses. www.sailarmy.co.uk
Visit Anglesey - Anglesey Tourist Information
Anglesey offers a wealth of opportunities for walkers, providing a gently undulating landscape suitable for walkers of all ages and abilities. With over 125 miles of coastline, our long stretches of sandy beach are ideal for families, water sports and swimming. www.islandofchoice.com
Beics Betws - Bike Hire
Beics Betws has ben operating as a bike hire facility in Betws y Coed for 22 years and is one of the most experienced providers in the UK. Open seven days a week throughout the Summer months and for bookings between November and March. www.bikewales.co.uk
Cadw - Castles in Wales
Cadw is the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government. 'Cadw' (pronounced cad-oo) is a Welsh word meaning 'to keep'. Cadw aims to protect the historic environment of Wales by working with partners and private owners. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Foel Farm
Foel Farm Park near Brynsiencyn on Anglesey offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals. www.foelfarm.co.uk
Tal-y-Foel - Horseriding
Tal y Foel has its own riding centre offering a variety of activities to local regular riders and to people on holiday in the area, and individual riding programmes with beach and grass-track riding and instruction to suit all standards. www.tal-y-foel.co.uk
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a developing long distance route that follows much of the island’s coastline. The path primarily caters for walkers however cyclists and horse riders can also enjoy certain sections. www.islandofchoice.com/doc.asp?cat=693&Language=1
Go North Wales
Family and heritage attractions, indoor and outdoor activities, shopping and an extensive programme of events; from zoos, farm parks and steam trains to Castles, Historic Houses and Gardens. www.gonorthwales.co.uk
North Wales Tourism
Family and heritage attractions, indoor and outdoor activities, shopping and an extensive programme of events; from zoos, farm parks and steam trains to Castles, Historic Houses and Gardens. www.gonorthwales.co.uk
The National Trust
The National Trust protects and opens to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-wales.htm
Isle of Anglesey County Council
Anglesey (together with Holy Island) is one of the thirteen historic counties of Wales. www.anglesey.gov.uk
Quest Diving Charters
Endeavour is run and skippered by Scott Waterman, a BSAC Advanced Diver for the past 18 years, with over 1500 logged divers, >1400 of which were in the Irish Sea. www.questdiving.co.uk
CLIMBING WALLS
Inde Climbing Wall
Rated as one of the best climbing walls in the country, with excellent bouldering and lead walls. All equipment can be hired or bought from the outdoor shop/café. Just over the fence from the Nuffield accommodation. www.nuffieldanglsey.org.uk
Beacon Climbing Centre LL55 4SA
A good indoor climbing wall. If new to the sport - boots, harness and tuition are available. Good venue for active older children (and parents) on a wet day.
Email: info@beaconclimbing.com
Website: www.beaconclimbing.com
RIDING STABLES
Snowdonia Riding Stables LL55 4PQ
Beginners lessons, rides from one hour to a full day with a picnic lunch. Based near Waunfawr, Caernarfon with plenty of local bridleways and views of the mountains.
Tel: 01286 650342
Email: riding@snowdonia2000.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.snowdonia.fsnet.co.uk
Tay y Foel Stud and Riding Centre, Dwyran, nr Newborough, Anglesey.
Offers off road treks around the local area also beach treks which is very popular. Various treks from 1 hour to several. Advised to phone.
Tel: 01248 430377
Porth y Post, Trearddur Bay.
Riding lessons regardless of experience. Hire of hacks, also hires equipment out.
Tel: 01407 861358
Llanddona Riding School, Llandona.
Offers beach rides, hacks as well as lessons, advise to ring up.
Tel: 01248 810183
Abersoch Trekking Centre.
Any experience. Please pre-book during high season.
Tel: 01758 712767
Llanbedrog Riding Centre, nr Pwllheli, Lleyn Peninsula.
Caters for all ages and experience, disabled and people with learning difficulties welcome. Very friendly reception well recommended.
Tel: 01758 740267
Pen-Lleyn Riding Centre, Pwllheli.
Caters for ages and experiences. Does Trekking and hacking very friendly people
Tel: 01758 730741
Llanddona Riding School, Llandona.
Offers beach rides,and hacks, as well as lessons. You are advised to phone in advance.
Tel: 01248 810183
Isle of Anglesey Riding Centre, Dwyran.
Riding Centre, all equipment supplied. Advised to phone first to book. Friendly people.
Tel: 01248 430377
CYCLING
Beddgelert Bikes LL55 4UU
Sales, service, and Hire.
Tel: 01766 890434
Beics Menai LL55 2PB
Situated on the Slate Quay in Caernarfon. (Also hire bikes from Beaumaris Leisure Centre, Anglesey - tel 01248 811200)
Tel: 01286 676804
Website: www.beicsmenai.co.uk
Anglesey Cycle Hire LL63 5BQ
Small family business based in Llys Llwyelyn countryside centre, Aberfraw. Tearooms and toilets nearby.
Tel: 01407 840558
Email: stephenhartless@aol.com
Website: www.islandofchoice.com
Cycle Hire, Alpine Tracks, Menai Bridge
Hires out bikes of all sizes, and offers good tracks to cycle on. Very friendly people.
Tel: 01248 717440
Blue Bikes Cycle Hire LL62 5AS
Bike Hire - 16 High Street, Malltraeth, Bodorgan, Anglesey.
Tel: 01407 840127
Email: info@bluebikes.wanadoo.co.uk
Website: www.islandofchoice.com
Anglesey Mountain Bike Hire LL70 9PQ
Based at Lligwy Beach, Dulas.
Tel: 07926 636641
Email: info@whitetip-adventure.co.uk
Website: www.islandofchoice.com
Beics Betws LL24 0AB
Probably the best bike hire facility in Snowdonia, they have been operating for 17 years. The 25k route through the Gwydyr Forest starts 1 mile from Betws and two more major routes are soon to open. There is also less challenging forest tracks and road bikes.
Tel: 01690 710 766
Email: info@bikewales.co.uk
Snowdonia Cycle Hire
Cycle hire based in Llandudno. Also instructor courses.
Tel: 01492 878771
Email: info@snowdoniacyclehire.co.uk
Edge of Wales Bike Hire LL53 8BP
Bike hire from their office in Aberdaron. They will also organise walking holidays for you. Aberdaron is on the tip of the Lleyn peninsula - and a very beautiful place!
Tel: 01758 760652
Website: www.edgeofwates.co.uk/bicycles.htm
ACTIVITIES / LOCAL BUSINESSES
Dringo Adventure LL56 4HX
Highly respected, friendly local business running a range of mountain courses and activity breaks. Highly qualified and experienced instructors can cater for all ages, ability, individuals, groups and families. Well worth a visit to their website.
Tel: (Gareth or Rhian) 01248 671177
Website: www.dringoadventure.com
Phil George
A local Alpine guide, of experience, knowledge and fun. Works locally but can also guide in the Alps and beyond.
Tel: 01286 870389
Email: pgeorgebmg@aol.com
Andy Newton
Andy is a very experienced and knowledgeable MIC-qualified instructor, and guarantees you a good day out. Suitable for groups, families or individuals. All MIA instructors will lead harder walks, scrambling, climbing, sea-level traversing, gorge walking and more. It is often better to book in advance. Tel: 01286 872317
Website: www.andynewton.org
Mark Reeves
An experienced local instructor and MIC holder for all mountaineering activities and courses. Contact for more details - preferable in advance.
Tel: 07704 889060
Email: markreevesl0@hotmail.com
Bryn Williams
A local full time MIA instructor. Contact for more details, preferably in advance. Tel: 01286 873653
Website: www.dragonmountainskills.com
Surf Lines LL55 4EL
Canoeing, sea kayaking, sea level traversing, climbing. Based at the Lagoons, Llanberis. For individuals and families.
Tel: 01286 879001
Website: www.surf-lines.co.uk
Plas Menai LL55 1UE
National watersports cetre for Wales. Huge variety of courses.
Tel: 01248 670964
Email: plas.menai@scw.co.uk
Website: www.plasmenai.co.uk
Plas y Brenin LL24 0ET
The National Mountain Centre in Capel Curig just off the A5. A huge range of courses are available as well as taster days for those above 8 years incl. skiing, canoeing and indoor climbing.
Tel: 01690 720214
Email: info@pyb.co.uk
Website: www.pyb.co.uk
Bangor Swimming Pool
Municipal pool facility, in Bangor city centre.
Tel: 01248 370600
Conwy School of Yachting LL32 8GU
Based in Conwy Marina. RYA courses.
Tel: 01492 572999
Email: john@conwy-yatching.com
Website: www.conwy-yatching.com
Canolfan Trywergn, Nat. Whitewater Centre LL23 7NU
Caters for all standards - great for beginners
Tel: 01678 521083
Website: www.ukrafting.co.uk
Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre LL30 2QL
Skiing, snowboarding and toboggan run
Tel: 01492 874707
Email: ski-Ilandudno@nikegroup.co.uk
Website: www.jnll.co.uk
The GreenWood Centre LL56 4QN
A wide variety of activities especially for children.
Tel: 01248 670076
Email: info@greenwoodforestpark.co.uk
Website: www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk
The Fun Centre LL55 1AR
At Bangor Street, Caernarfon. Very large area with lots of different equipment for play including a steep 25 foot slide. Recommended.
Tel: 01286 671911
Email: gog@thefuncentre.co.uk
Website: www.thefuncentre.co.uk
Snowdon Gliders
Good paragliding lessons for small groups and tandem 'fast track' instruction also available - best to enquire and book in advance. Also distributor of gradient paragliders - see www.gradient-wings.com Tel: 01248 600330
Website: www.snowdongliders.co.uk
Funsport, Rhosneigr
Well established. All sorts of water sports equipment for sale/hire. Courses available in surfing, kayaking, and kite-surfing.
Tel: 01407 810899
The Ropeworks LL49 9YB
High adventure on ropes all with safety in mind. Trapeze, balance, zip descent, long swings and more! Tel: 01766 515316
Email: info@ropeworks.co.uk
Website: www.ropeworks.co.uk
Ocean Discovery
Offers tailor-made courses in yacht cruising/charters/instruction. Also specialists in Sea kayaking and Sail/kayak expeditions. Their website is well worth a visit.
Tel: 01286 672773
Email: info@oceandiscovery.net
Website: www.oceandiscovery.net
Paintball Wales
If paint balling is what you want – this is the place to go! A great day out.
Tel: 08700 630063
Website: www.paintballwales.com
Porthmadog Quad Activity Centre LL49 9UR
Junior & Senior Treks. Beginners welcome. Minimum age six years. Qualified Instructors.
Tel: 01766 512468
Email: wendythomas@ic24.net
Ten Pin Bowling
At Mostyn Champney's Retail Park, Llandudno
Tel: 01492 871349
The Playhouse Indoors LL77 7PJ
Somewhere to take the kids on a rainy day. Fun-house with small cafe. The kids will love it. Parc Cefni,
Llangefni
Tel: 01248 751444
Caernarfon Leisure Centre
Municipal leisure centre, with all the usual facilities. Tel: 01286 676451
Caernarfon Tourist Information Centre LL55 2NA
Tel: 01286 672232
Cwm Pottery LL55 4DA
Small pottery at Cwm y Glo nr Llanberis where you can try pot making and painting.
Tel: 01286 872779
Anglesey Circuit LL62 5LP
Racetrack near Rhosnigor, Anglesey. Contact them for details of current events. Circuit-driving courses, and track-days are also available.
Tel: 01407 840253
Website: www.angleseycircuit.com
Foel Farm
All the activities you would expect at a farm park. Situated near Brynsiencyn.
Tel: 01248 430646
Website: www.foelfarm.co.uk
Hen Blas Park LL62 5DL
A farm park with all the activities you may expect for children and the family. Found on the Aberffraw road from Llangefni.
Tel: 01407 840440
Website: www.parc-henblas.co.uk
Wildlife Wales Guiding Service LL45 2NT
Based at Llanbedr just south of Harlech. On offer are wildlife walks, and courses - birds, animalsplants and more.
Tel: 01341 241469
Email: mail@wildlife.f9.co.uk
Website: www.wildlifewales.f9.co.uk
Outdoor Shops
Joe Brown LL55 4HA
Legendary outdoor shop, situated on Llanberis High Street. Tel: 01286 870327
Website: www.joebrownsnowdonia.co.uk
Joe Brown LL24 0EP
Capel Curig branch of the legendary Outdoor Shop.
Tel: 01690 720205
Website: www.joebrownsnowdonia.co.uk
V12 Outdoor LL55 4EN
Well-stocked outdoor shop, which also offers mountain-bike hire. Tel: 01286 870534
Email: shop@vl2outdoor.com
Website: www.vl2outdoor.com
Active Outdoors, Llangefni
All you need for the outdoors, and the only shop of this kind in the middle of the island.
Tel: 01248 724000
North West Supplies, Amlwch
The only shop on this side of the island where you can obtain camping equipment, and many other items to do with the outdoors.
Tel: 01407 8322020
West Coast Surf LL53 7AP
General Surf Shop, but also hires equipment as well as offers tuition at any level from April until November
Tel: 01758 713067
Email: surfschool@westcoastsurf.co.uk
Website: www.westcoastsurf.co.uk
Abersoch Boardrider
Boardrider specialist offers courses. Just pop in, or telephone, for details.
Tel: 01758 713247
Abersoch Offaxis
Good shop and friendly people also offers ad hoc information and tuition.
Tel: 01758 713407
Cader Idris Outdoor Gear
General shop that sells out door stuff. Also offers guides in local area for different activities. Open all year round
Tel: 01341 422195
Website: www.cader-idris.co.uk
Gellert
Outdoor equipment & clothing. Manufacture & Retail.
Tel: 01766 510301
Email: info@gelert.com
Website: www.gelert.com
Snowdon Airsports LL55 4EU
Paragliding to power-kiting. Ozone Power-kite specialist. Tel: 01286 872418
Email: info@snowdonairsports.com
Website: www.snowdonairsports.com
Golf
Llangefni Golf Course LL77 8YQ
9 hole public par 3 course, club hire availabe. Very good but can get busy. Parkland.
Tel: 01248 722193
Penrhyn Golf Complex LL60 6NN
Just off the A5 nr Llanddaniel-Fab. Golf range and 9 hole par 3 course, club hire available.
Less busy and a bit 'rougher' than Llangefni, but fun all the same. Parkland.
Tel: 01248 421150
Anglesey Golf Club LL64 5QX
18 holes, just north of Rhosneigr. Links.
Tel: 01407 811202
Website: www.angleseygolfclub.co.uk
Holyhead Golf Club
18 holes, near Trearddur Bay, which has a good beach. Heath land.
Tel: 01407 763279
Website: www.holyheadgolfclub.co.uk
Henllys Hall Golf Club, Beaumaris LL58 8HU
18 holes. Part of holiday apartment complex. Parkland.
Tel: 01248 811717
Website: www.henllyshallapartments.co.uk
Bull Bay Golf Club LL68 9RY 18 holes.
Heath land.
Tel: 01407 830960
Website: www.bullbaygc.co.uk
Baron Hill Golf Club, Beaumaris LL58 8YW
9 holes. Moorland
Tel: 01248 810231
Website: www.baronhill.co.uk
Beach Hotel Golf Course, Trearddur Bay
Open to non-members, lovely location, can hire clubs.
Advised to phone, if you plan to hire equipment.
Tel: 01407 861935
St. Deiniol's Golf Club, Bangor LL57 1PX
18 hole, Bangor. Parkland.
Tel: 01248 370 792
Email: secretary@stdeiniol.fsbusiness.co.uk
Website: www.st-deiniol.co.uk
Treborth Driving Range (Golf) LL57 2RX
Good driving range with lessons available. Also short 9 hole course and practise area for chipping. Just outside Bangor.
Tel: 01248 371170
Email: enquires@treborthleisure.co.uk
Website: www.treborthleisure.co.uk
Caernarfon Golf Club LL54 5RP
18 holes. Parkland
Tel: 01286 673783
Website: www.caernarfongolfclub.co.uk
Tyddyn Mawr Golf Course
9 holes, pay as you go and a bit rough, but cheap and fun. Undulating Parkland, with a small lake! In llanrug nr. Llanberis
Tel: 01286 674919
Email: dnw22@aol.com
Bunkers Indoor Golf Centre LL34 6SP
Indoor golf centre with simulators of 38 famous golf courses.
Tel: 01492 622565
Email: enquires@bunkersgolf.co.uk
Website: www.bunkersgolf.co.uk
Llynn Golf Centre
Golf Range at Penrhos nr Pwllheli
Tel: 01758 701200
Criccieth Golf Club LL52 ORB
18 holes. Undulating hilltop.
Tel: 01766 522697
Website: www.cricciethgolfclub.co.uk
Nefyn & District Golf Club LL53 6DA
18 holes. A stunningly beautiful location with views of the sea (and the feel of the wind) all around the course. Clifftop!!
Tel: 01758 720966
Website: www.nefyn-golf-club.com
Abersoch Golf Club LL53 7EY
18 holes. Good local beaches and surfing tuition also available in Abersoch village.
Tel: 01758 712622
Website: www.abersochgolf.co.uk
Local Interest
Bangor Tourist Information Centre LL57 7RE
Tel: 01248 352786
Llanberis Tourist Information Centre LL55 4EH
Conveniently located just across the street from Pete's Eats!
Tel: 01286 870765
Marquess of Anglesey's Column LL61 5NJ
At Llanfairpwll PG (don't bother with the other letters in the longest place name) just off Brittania Bridge. To commemorate the Marquis of Anglesey who was second in command at Trafalgar.
115 steps lead to a very good view.
Tel: 01248 714393
Plas Newydd LL61 6DQ
Built for the Marquis of Anglesey by James Wyatt in the 18th century. Beautiful house on the Mena! Straits with excellent views of Snowdonia. Five acre garden and lots of displays in the house, as well as a shop and tea rooms.
Tel: 01248 714795
Email: plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales
Caernarfon Castle
Probably the most impressive castle in Wales, situated in Caernarfon. It was built in 1283 by
Edward 1. Most of the major historical sites in Wales are in the care of CADW - more information on their website.
Tel: 01286 592358
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Beaumaris Castle
Another one of the impressive Edward 1 castles in Beaumaris itself. More information from the Cadw website - who are responsible for the major historical sites in Wales.
Tel: 01248 810361
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Dolbadarn Castle
Early Thirteenth Century castle, with round-tower keep still in place. Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=66
Welsh Slate Museum LL55 4TY
A great look back at the industrial past of the Llanberis area. Tel: 01286 871906
Email: wsmpost@btconnect.com
Website: www.nmgw.ac.uk
Electric Mountain LL55 4UR
Llanberis is the home of a huge pumped-storage power station. Off peak electricity pumps water to the upper lake, which drives turbines at peak demand. Full tour and interpretation.
Tel: 01286 870636
Email: emountain@edisonmission.com
Website: www.fhc.co.uk
Caernarfon Air World LL54 5TP
Aviation flight museum found at Dinas Dinlle (good beach) on the Caernarfon - Pwllhelli Road.
Tel: 01286 830800
Website: www.air-world.co.uk
Inigo Jones LL54 7UE
Fully operational slate works with self guided tours, visitor centre and exhibitions.
Tel: 01286 830242
Email: inigojones@netwales.co.uk
Website: www.inigojones.co.uk
Llanberis Lake Railway LL55 4TY
Tel: 01286 870549
Email: info@lake-railway.co.uk
Website: www.lake-railway.co.uk
Snowdon Mountain Railway LL55 4TY
Narrow-gauge railway, running all the way to the top of Snowdon (during the summer months!).
Tel: 01286 870223
Email: enquiries@snowdonrailway.force9.co.uk
Website: www.snowdonrailway.force9.co.uk
Sygun Copper Mine LL55 4NE
Self guided audio visual tours, nature trail, bouncy castle etc.
Tel: 01766 510100
Email: sygunmine@cs.com
Website: www.syguncoppermine.co.uk
Segontium Fort
Well preserved Roman Fort, about 77AD, excavated by Sir Mortimer Wheeler. There's also a museum on the site. Just outside Caernarfon on A4085.
Tel: 01286 675625
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Bodowyr Burial Chamber
Neolithic Burial Chamber - OS Map 114 SH 462681
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber
Very impressive Neolithic chambered tomb with a restored entry passage. OS map 114: SH 506701
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Barclodiad y Gawres Burial Chamber
Partially reconstructed Neolithic Burial Chamber, famous for its decorated stones. OS map 114, SH 329707
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Trefignath Burial Chamber
Neolithic chambered tomb constructed in three separate phases around 3750 - 2250BC
OS map 114, SH 258805
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Ty Mawr
Isolated standing stone some 9 feet tall, probably from the Bronze Age.
OS map 114, SH 253809
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones
Two 10 foot high stones probably from the Bronze age. OS map 114, SH 227809
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles
Remains of about 20 dry stone built huts and associated field systems belonging to a series of prehistoric and later farmsteads. OS map 114, SH 212829
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Din Dryfol
Neolithic chambered tomb. OS map 114, SH 395724
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Tregwehelydd Standing Stone
Fragmentary remains of an early Bronze Age standing stone. OS map 114, SH 340831
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Ty Newydd Burial Chamber
Neolithic chambered tomb. The capstone may have been much larger and the whole monument covered by a round cairn, OS map 114, SH 344738
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Presaddfed Burial Chamber
Probably the remains of two separate chambers of a Neolithic tomb. OS map 114 SH 347809
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Lligwy Burial Chamber
Neolithic Burial Chamber dominated by a massive capstone weighing at least twenty-five tons!
OS map 114, SH 501860
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Din Lligwy Hut Group
Well preserved stone-built huts in an enclosure dating from the Romano-British period.
OS map 114, SH 497861
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Castell Bryn Gwyn
Circular banks of Neolithic origin, surviving to a height of 12 feet. Evidence of Iron-Age and Roman use. OS map 114, SH 465670
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
RSPB Reserve, South Stack
Near Holyhead, this reserve is one of the best places to see breeding sea birds in the UK with video link to Elen’s Tower during breeding season. Recommended.
Tel: 01407 764973
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves
RSPB Reserve, Valley Wetlands
Great for water fowl. Valley 4 miles, Rhosneigr 6 miles.
Tel: 01407 764973
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves Penmon
Several medieval monuments to be found here - Penmon Cross, St Seriol's well, monastic buildings and
the 1600 Dovecote. Near the NE corner of Anglesey. Good views of Puffin Island and shingle beach further on. OS map 114, SH 630806
Caer Leb
Partially eroded this rectilinear enclosure was probably of Iron Age origin. .
OS map 114, SH473674
Caer Gybi
Park in Holyhead and follow signs to the Roman Fort and St Cybi's church. Roman fort and possibly part of sea defences against the Irish. OS map 114, SH247826
Caer y Twr
Probably one of the North Wales Iron Age forts on top of Holyhead mountain with superb views. Also remains of the watchtower and signal station at the highest point.
OS map 114, SH 218830
Stone Science, Pentraeth
Small museum dedicated to stones. Very friendly people. Has a shop, and best of all, an Iron Age Hut. Also down the road, is a Standing Stone. One of the many that are dotted around the Island of Anglesey
Tel: 01248 450310
Ancient Tours of Anglesey LL55 3DL
Anything dated before the Romans (ie BC rather than AD). Offering fully guided tours from 1/2 day to full day. Tailored to suit needs. Good walking shoes are needed. Includes lunch and refreshments along the tour.
Tel: 01286 871995
Email: kneerok@aol.com
Tacla Taid, Transport Museum LL61 6TN
Anglesey's transport museum, with lots to see, for those seeking road-going nostalgia.
Tel: 01248 440344
Penmon
Several medieval monuments to be found here - Penmon Cross, St Seriol's well, monastic buildings and
the 1600 Dovecote. Near the NE corner of Anglesey. Good views of Puffin Island and shingle beach further on. OS map 114, SH 630806
Penrhyn Castle LL57 4HN
A huge 19th Century house built by the Pennant family, from ill-gotten gains from the Welsh Slate Industry and Jamaican sugar. House, grounds and exhibitions.Tel: 01248 353084
Email: penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-flndaplace/w-penrhyncastle
Garth Pier, Bangor
A well preserved pier with fine views along the Menal Straits.
Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust, Amlwch Port
Small museum, give details of the industrial past and trails. Most people start here, then drive to Parrys Mountain to walk around the mine there - the colours are superb!
Tel: 01407 832255
Dolwyddelan Castle
Situated deep in Snowdonia, but easily accessible, on the A470 between Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Tel: 01690 750366
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Conwy Castle
Built between 1283 and 1287 by Edward 1 as part of the ring of castles to contain the Welsh. The town walls which accompany the castle are the most complete in Britain.
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Plas Conwy
Built between 1576 and 1585 by Welsh merchant Robert Wynn. The finest surviving Elizabethan house in Britain.
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Conwy Suspension Bridge
Completed in 1826 by Thomas Telford. Not in use today unlike the Menai Suspension bridge that still carries traffic onto Anglesey
Great Orme Visitor Centre
On dramatic limestone headland renowned for wildlife and history. Video link to seabird colony plus other attractions. On Great Orme above Llandudno.
Tel: 01492874151
Website: www.conwy.gov.uk/countryside
Llandudno Pier
An excellent pier for 125 years with shops, cafes and bars. Open March to October plus weekends.
Tel: 01492 876258
Crug Farm Plants LL55 1TU
One of the UK's outstanding plant nurseries. Sue and Bleddyn collect specimens each year and their ever-increasing cultivated collection, listed in their catalogue, is amazing.
Tel: 01248 670232
Email: bleddyn&sue@crug-farm.co.uk
Website: www.crug-farm.co.uk
The Watershop, Holyhead
Small shop located in the centre of Holyhead. Worth a visit.
Tel: 01407 762425
Ty Croes Farm Vineyard
In the early stages of development. This is a small vineyard. Offers wine tasting, and has its own shop where you can purchase the wine. Also offers tours if pre-arranged.
Tel: 01248 440358
Hooton's Homegrown Farm
Well established farm shop offers "Pick Your Own", and includes a farm shop and cafe opposite. Well worth the visit for home grown vegetables, fruit and meat, plus jams and cakes from other local establishments.
Tel: 01248 430344
Caernarfon Airport LL54 5TP
Pleasure flights over Caernarfon and Snowdon etc subject to weather. Also half and one-hour taster lessons (good!). Aviation museum also on site. Found at Dinas Dinlle (good beach) on Caernarfon - Pwilheli road.
Tel: 01286 830800
Website: www.air-world.co.uk
Oriel Ynys Mon LL77 7TQ
Art gallery near Llangefni on Anglesey (situated next to the good municipal 9 hole golf course). History Gallery which is good for children, changing exhibitions - also small shop and cafe.
Tel: 01248 724444
Website: www.anglesey.gov.uk
Pili Palas LL59 5RP
Butterflies, birds and 'minibeasts'.
Tel: 01248 712474
Email: info@piliPalas.co.uk
Website: www.pilipalas.co.uk
Watercolour Painting Days LL62 5AY
Occasional day courses in watercolours.
Tel: 01407 840519
Derimon Ltd, Dual Bay
Has its own shop, and smoke-house visits, on days when processing is not taking place. You are advised to phone first.
Tel: 01248 410536
Plas Farm and Anglesey Natural Foods, Gaerwen
Look around the farm, and buy produce. You are advised to phone first.
Tel: 01248 422011
Honey and Beeswax Products
Small shop, worth a visit
Tel: 01407 760231
Herbs from Wales, Carmel
View by appointment. They are more than pleased to have people come around and look. Business is done mainly online.
Tel: 01248 470231
Gwinllan Padrig Vineyard, Cemaes Bay
Has shop selling produce, and offers tours. Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 4pm. Tours from Easter to September, but make sure you phone first. Also has a small cafe opened until 6pm
Tel: 01407 710415
Owen Roberts Butchers, Amlwch
Has his own shop, offering good value for money, and does own processing in-store. If not busy, you can see the meat being processed. You are advised to phone ahead to check. Also sells local pies, cheese, preserves and wine. - Very friendly shop well worth the visit.
Tel: 01407 830277
Condessa Welsh Liquor Company, Llanfaethlu
They have their own shop which offers tasting, but unfortunately, due to Health and Safety Regulations, they are unable to offer a tour of brewery although it can be viewed from the shop. Also in the area are a jam making and vineyards within walking distance. Well worth the visit.
Tel: 01407 730021 and 730191
Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery LL57 1DT
Museum & Gallery, situated in Bangor City Centre.
Tel: 01248 353368
Music at Bangor LL57 2DG
Classical music concerts run by the University of Wales, Bangor - check for programme details.
Tel: 01248 362072
Email: h.robbins@bangor.ac.uk
Website: www.bangor.ac.uk/music/MusicAtBangor.html
Theatre Gwynedd
Full and varied programme. Phone for details. In Bangor.
Tel: 01248 351708
Website: www.theatrgwynedd.co.uk
Ewe-phoria LL29 0RE
Sheepdog demonstrations and more. On the A5 just past Corwen going east at Llangwm.
Tel: 01490 460369
Email: info@ewe-phoria.co.uk
Website: www.ewe-phoria.co.uk
LLyn Brenig Nature Trail LL21 9TT
A gentle walk, taking in 4 habitat types: Stream, Lake, Forest and moorland. All around Llyn Brenig. A 2km circuit.
Tel: 01490 420463
Email: llyn.brenig@dwrcymru.com
Conwy Butterfly Jungle
Found at Bodlondeb, Conwy.
Tel: 01492 593149
Website: www.conwy-butterfly.co.uk
Royal Cambrian Academy LL32 8AN
Art Gallery at Crown Lane, Conwy.
Tel: 01492 593413
Website: www.rcaconwy.org
.Colwyn Jet Ski Club
Email: info@cjsclub.force9.co.uk
Website: www.colwynjetskiclub.co.uk
The Great Orme Tramway LL30 1AZ
The only cable pulled tramway in Britain taking you to the top of the Great Orme.
Tel: 01492 879 306
Email: enq@greatormetramway.com
Website: www.greatormetramway.com
Venue Cymru LL30 1BB
On the Prom in Llandudno, a 1500 seat theatre - enquire for what's on.
Tel: 01492 872000
Website: www.nwtheatre.co.uk
Cineworld
At Llandudno Junction the best local cinema with nine screens.
Tel: 0871 2208000
Website: www.cineworld.co.uk
Shore fishing
Permitted all along the North coast from Colwyn Bay to Llanfairfechan. Permits also available to fish off Llandudno pier.
Tel: 01492 596253
RSPB Conwy
An excellent bird reserve on the Conwy estuary at Llandudno Junction. Lots of ducks and wading birds and vast starling flocks in November. Hides and binocular hire.
Tel: 01492 584091
Website: www.rspb.org.uk
Aberconwy House
Dating from the 14th century it is the oldest dated house in Wales. The furnished rooms reflect different periods in its history.
Tel: 01492 592246
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wales
Plas Mawr
A very well preserved Elizabethan house renowned for its ornamental decoration. High Street, Conwy.
Tel: 01492 580167
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Oriel Mostyn Gallery
Contemporary art from the best Welsh artists. 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno. Probably the best gallery in the area.
Tel: 01492 879201
Bodnant Garden LL28 5RE
These gardens are superb, even more so in March to mid May. 8 miles south of Llandudno on the A470.
Tel: 01492 650460
Website: www.bodnant-garden.co.uk
Ty Mawr Wybrnant LL25 0HJ
A remote 500 year old Welsh farmhouse. Birthplace of William Morgan who translated the bible into Welsh. Impressive collection of bibles. Near Penmachno, Betws y Coed.
Tel: 01690 760213
RSPB Llyn Crafnant Trail
A 3 mile, 3 hour walk around Llyn Crafnant. Binoculars will be useful to see the variety of birds in the area. Take the B5106 from Conwy to Betws Y Coed. SH756618.
Brush Strokes – painting LL25 OTJ
If you want a painting holiday – try this one.
Tel: 01690 750488
Email: brushstrokes.snowdonia@virgin.net
Website: www.brush-strokes.org
Colwyn Bay Tourist Information Centre LL29 8LA
Tel: 01492 530478
Email: colwynbaytic@conwy.gov.uk
Llandudno Tourist Information Centre LL30 2SY
Tel: 01492 876413
Email: llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk
Conwy Tourist Information Centre LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 592248
Email: conwytic@conwy.gov.uk
Pwllhelli Tourist Information Centre LL53 6HE
Tel: 01758 613000
Criccieth Castle
Another impressive castle – built originally by Llewelyn the Great but later taken by Edward 1. Built between 1230 and 1240.
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Plas Glyn-y-weddw Gallery LL57 7TT
Housed in a grade 2 Victorian gothic mansion. Changing exhibitions throughout the year and art courses.
Tel: 01758 740763
Email: enquiry@oriel.org.uk
Website: www.oriel.org.uk
Plas yn Rhiw LL53 8AB
Perfect setting overlooking Cardigan Bay. 17 century house with beautiful gardens.
Tel: 01258 780219
Email: plasrhiw@nationaltrust.org.uk
Glasfryn Parc LL53 6RD
Archery, go carts. quad bikes, bowling, fishimg etc. On A499 4 miles from Pwllheli.
Tel: 01766 810202
Email: info@glasfryn.co.uk
Website: www.glasfryn.co.uk
Porthmadog Tourist Information Centre LL49 9LU
Tel: 01766 512981
Brynkir Woollen Mill LL51 9YU
Tel: 01766 530236
Criccieth Castle LL52 ODP
Tel: 01766 522227
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Dwyfor Rabbit Farm
Bunnies, and bunny related stuff!
Tel: 01766 523136
Ffestiniog Power Station LL41 3TP
Tel: 01766 830465
Email: robertsb@fhc.co.uk
Ffestiniog Railway LL49 9NF
Tel: 01766 512340
Email: kevin@festrail.demon.co.uk
Website: www.festrail.co.uk
Llanfair Caverns & Farm Park LL46 2SA
Tel: 01766 780247
Llechwedd Slate Caverns LL41 3NB
Underground tours, steepest passenger railway etc.
Tel: 01766 830306
Email: Ilechwedd@aol.com
Website: www.llechwedd.co.uk
Lloyd George Memorial Museum LL52 OSH
At Llanystumdwy, nr Criccieth. Birthplace of Lloyd George who became PM for Caernarfon and Prime minister.
Tel: 01766 522071
Website: www.gwynedd.gov.uk
Madog Motorcycle & Car Museum
Tel: 01758 713618
Rhiw Goch Ski Centre LL41 4UR
Near Trawsfynydd, on A470.
Tel: 01766 540219
Rob Piercy Gallery LL49 9BT
Tel: 01766 513833
Shell Island LL45 2PJ
Beautiful area for fishing and exploration. Good camping facilities.
Tel: 01341 241453
Website: www.shellisland.co.uk
The Chapel of Art LL52 OEA
Tel: 01766 523570
Email: postbox@the-coa.org.uk
Website: www.the-coa.org.uk
Welsh Highland Railway Ltd. (Porthmadog) LL49 9DY
Tel: 01766 513402
Email: enquiries@whr.co.uk
Website: www.whr.co.uk
Harlech Castle
A stunning castle on steep cliffs - one of the ring built by Edward 1 in 1404. Visit the CADW website for More information.
Tel: 01766 780552
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Portmerion LL48 6ET
Developed by Clough William Ellis over many decades the village is inspired by Italian villages on the Riviera. All the buildings are grade 1 and 2 listed - and there are more than a few. The gardens and woodland walks which go down to the estuary are beautiful. There is also a high class hotel and restaurant as well as other shops and cafes within the village. The cult TV series 'The Prisoner’ was filmed here in the 1970's. Situated near Minffordd between Portmadog and Penrhyndeudreath.
Tel: 01766 770000
Email: info@portmerion-village.com
Website: www.portmerion-village.com
Brondanw
Built in 1550 by ancestors of Clough William Ellis (Portmerion). The gardens designed by Ellis are one of his finest creations.
Tel: 01743 241181
Website: www.portmerion-village.com
Llanfair Slate Caverns
Slate caverns just south of Harlech
Tel: 01766 780247
Email: owen@llanfairslate.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.llanfairslatecaverns.co.uk