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Attractions in North Wales - Snowdonia - North West
There are many attractions to visit and things to do in Snowdonia - North West (Llanberis and Beddgelert.) whilst staying in the Conwy Valley around Betws-y-Coed. (down to map)
A - Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert.
Explore a 19th century copper mine.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (20 km).
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B - Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis.
Early 13th century castle built by the Welsh princes.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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C - Electric Mountain, Llanberis.
Hydro electric visitor centre with tour of undergound power station.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 14 miles (22 km).
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D - Llanberis Lake Railway, Llanberis.
Narrow gauge steam railway along Llyn Padarn.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (22 km).
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E - National Slate Museum, Llanberis.
Living slate museum in buildings which once housed the workshops for the former Dinorwig Quarry.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (21 km).
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F - Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis.
Narrow gauge mountain railway to the summit of Snowdon - the highest peak in England and Wales.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 13 miles (22 km).
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List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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