North Wales

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Journey Time: 
2 Days
Distance: 
170½ miles (170.5 km)
Airport:
Manchester

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

Follow this magical route from Roman city to National Park; from coast to mountain and castle to cavern, every stop entwined in the myth and legend of northern Wales.

Day 1: Llangollen - Snowdonia National Park

Llangollen - Snowdonia National Park: 42 miles (67.5 km)
Totals for day: 42 miles (67.5 km)

Llangollen

Begin your tour with a gentle drive through the beautiful Dee Valley to the picturesque market town of Llangollen. Visiting Llangollen is like visiting a by-gone era of horse-drawn canal boats and ancient traditions. The area is steeped in Arthurian legend, so take your time to explore the mysteries.

Must see and do:

International Model Railway World | Llangollen Museum of Local History | Llangollen Wharf boat trips | Llangollen Fringe Festival

Snowdonia National Park

Journey west to the mountains, waterfalls and ice-blue lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. Time to leave the car and put on your walking boots, as this area is best explored on foot. You can even take a steam-powered train right to the 3,560 ft summit of Mount Snowdon.

Must see and do:

Caernarfon Castle | Snowdon Mountain Railway | Llechwedd Slate Caverns | Harlech Castle | Ffestiniog Railway | Conwy Castle | Bodnant Garden

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