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Attractions in North Wales - Snowdonia - Central
There are many attractions to visit and things to do in Snowdonia - Central (Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.) whilst staying in the Conwy Valley around Betws-y-Coed. (down to map)
A - Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Slate caverns with deep mine tour and miners' tramway tour.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 8 miles (13 km).
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B - Coed y Brenin Mountain Biking Centre, Dolgellau.
World class mountain biking centre.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 19 miles (30 km).
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C - Harlech Castle, Harlech.
Impressive castle overlooking Caridigan Bay, built in the 1280's for Edward I.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 21 miles (33 km).
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D - Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchllyn.
Steam railway alongside Bala Lake.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 17 miles (28 km).
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E - Brondanw Garden, Penrhyndeudraeth.
Gardens at the former home of Clough Williams-Ellis who created Portmeirion.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 14 miles (22 km).
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F - Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth.
World famous Italianate village built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 17 miles (28 km).
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G - Ffestiniog Railway, Porthmadog.
Narrow gauge railway from the coast to the heart of the mountains.
Distance from Betws-y-Coed: 18 miles (29 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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