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This collection of cotttages offers a great setting for relaxation and for activity holidays in Wales, with walks from the doorstep and a wide range of major attractions are within a short distance. These include Snowdonia National Park, the North Wales coast and Anglesey, the walled, castle town of Caernarfon and the city of Bangor.

There’s a Tesco Extra 3 miles away and in just 3 miles you can also be relaxing on the waterfront in Y Felinheli. Some of the best places to eat locally include Gardd Fon (Y Felinheli - 2 miles), Gors Bach (Llanddeiniolen - 1.6 miles) and Ty’n Rhos (Seion - 1 miles).

Amongst the attractions that makes this an ideal setting for activity holidays in Wales, you have Greenwood Forrest Park (a nature-inspired theme park) less than a mile away, the National Water Sports Centre for Wales at Plas Menai (3 miles) and various walks and cycling routes (the nearest are listed below). Snowdon Mountain Railway that will take you to the peak of the highest mountain in Wales whilst Hwylfan Fun Centre, (North Wales' largest indoor fun centre – 5.4 miles) is ideal for children. Over the bridge in Anglesey you have even more attractions including Pili Palas, Anglesey Sea Zoo and the beautiful town of Beaumaris.

Other highly recommended days out include The Welsh Highand Railway, Electric Mountain in Llanberis, a round of golf on the shore of the Menai Straits, a visit to the beautiful Italianate village of Portmeirion and to Bodnant Gardens. And if you’re brave enough, why not finish your activity holidays in Wales in style by riding the longest zip wire in Europe at Bethesda.

Walking


Wales Coast Path – Nearest joining point is Y Felinheli and you can go north east towards Anglesey and Bangor or south west towards Caernarfon and the Llyn Peninsula. 2 miles from the cottage.

Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales – Llanberis route (4.7 miles - 3 hours) is the nearest. 7 miles from the cottage.

Carneddau (Snowdonia mountain walks) – Challenging walks, including the 2nd and 3rd highest peaks in Wales. Nearest route starts in Gerlan, above Bethesda. 8 miles

Cycling

Lon Las Cymru - This route runs for over 250 miles along the whole length of Wales. The nearest section can be joined at Y Felinheli and an off road path runs all the way to Cricieth. 2 miles from the cottage

Lon Eifion Cycleway – Scenic 12.5 mile cycle path from Caernarfon to Bryncir. 3.5 miles from cottage.

Watersports

Plas Menai – National Watersports Centre offering day courses on a wide range of activities, on all levels. 3 miles

Golf

Caernarfon Golf Course – 18 hole golf course. 3.5 miles.

Henllys Golf Club – Beaumaris. 18 hole golf course. 9 miles.

Horse Riding

Snowdonia Riding Stables, Waunfawr, between Swnodon and the sea. Suitable for all ages and abilities. 7 miles

Beaches

Dinas Dinlle offers a long sandy beach, the most northern of the Lleyn Peninsula beaches. 8 miles

Llanddona Beach – A long, sandy, Blue Flag beach, very popular with families, canoeists, fishermen and sailors. 11 miles

Fishing

River fishing – Ogwen Valley – 8 miles

Sea fishing around the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. From the beautiful victorian pier in Beaumaris. 9 miles