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Electric Mountain
Set against a magnificent backdrop of the towering mountains including Snowdon and the magnificent scenery of Snowdonia, Electric Mountain is First Hydro Company's Visitor centre in Llanberis. Its split level layout contains a gift shop and café and is the starting point for the tour of Dinorwig Power Station.
Take the bus tour and descend deep inside ancient Elidir mountain's labyrinth of dark and imposing tunnels, where visitors will experience one of man's greatest engineering achievements.
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 14 miles (22 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4UR
UK
Phone :
01286 870636
E-mail:
e-mail this business
Website:
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Opening Times
Jan to May: 7 days a week 10-4.30.
Main Children's Holidays, Bank Holidays & Jun to Aug: 7 days a week 09.30-5.30.
Sept to Dec: 7 days a week 10-4.30.
(2010)
Admission Prices
Admission to the visitor centre is free.
Tours: adult £7.50, child £3.75 (2010)
Family savers available (see website)
Eating
Café offering a superb range of home-made bistro dishes - from delicious local specialties to continental-style fare and refreshments.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Facilities are good. See attraction website access statement for full details.
Public Transport :
Buses pass through Llanberis. Nearest train station is Bangor.
Parking :
Pay and display car park next to attraction.
Location Map :
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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