The Lakes
Being located in North Wales gives unrivalled access to lakes, estuaries, rivers and managed white-water sites, e.g.:Lake Bala with magnificent mountain scenery
Mile End Mill (Llangollen) managed site for Class II white-water
Canolfan Tryweryn (National White-water centre) for Class II-III white-water
River Tryweryn for Class II-IV white-water
Mountain Biking
Coed y Brenin has something to offer mountain bikers of all abilities. All trails start and finish at the New Visitor Centre where there is ample car parking, a café, toilets, changing and shower facilities. Also located at the visitor centre is the “Summit” bike shop for parts, spares/repairs and bike hire.There are a total of 6 routes in the forest, from the 11 km Afon Trail, all on forest roads, to the 38 km epic ride of “The Beast”.
Fishing
Snowdonia has a wealth of fishing locations within easy reach of the hotel, be it coarse fishing, game fishing or sea fishing. Licences are available locally or if not we’re happy to help you find the information you need.
Golf
North Wales offers you a world of golfing opportunities. With easy access via the A55 Expressway which links to the main UK motorways and airports, you'll be surprised at just how quickly you could be playing on some of Europe's most fabulous courses. Take your pick from our great mix of 28 challenging courses.Many exciting ideas, lots of choice and variety and here we list some of the most popular.
Walking
An area with an outstanding choice of walking from level short strolls to mountaineering all with wonderful scenery and magnificent views. These walks may start from the hotel (eg Torrent Walk) or need a short drive to the start.
Delightful Drives
Quiet country roads and superb scenery at every turn. From the hotel you can travel easily to any part of the Snowdonia National Park and beyond. You can take in Snowdon itself, with visits to Caernarfon and Conwy, or take a coastal drive around Harlech or Aberdovey. then there are numerous lakes and high mountain passes giving wonderful views all easily accessible by car.
'Great little trains'
See the countryside from a train, whether narrow gauge steam or the Cambrian coast line - the area is very well served. Climb Snowdon the easy way - take the train or travel on the Ffestiniog, Tal-y-llyn, Bala lake steam railways to enjoy views unique to this form of travel.
Other places to visit
Apart from these very few examples, there are numerous places to visit in this area.
Castles - Harlech, Caernarfon and Conwy
Historic Houses - Powys Castle, Plas Newydd, Portmeirion
Gardens & Forests - Bodnant Gardens, Powys Castle, Coed y Brenin
Fascinating Mines - Llechwedd Slate Caverns, copper & gold mines
Welsh Crafts - Craft centres and several woollen mills
Centre for Alternative Technology, Power stations, Shell Island
Most sports and pastimes are catered for in this area - notably pony-trekking, watersports, golf, cycling and fishing.
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