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What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • WhatsApp support
  • Disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • Bristol

  • Llangollen

    3 nights

  • Dolgellau

    3 nights

  • Caernarfon

    3 nights

  • Betws-y-Coed

    3 nights

  • Llandudno

    1 night

  • Bristol

Full itinerary

Journey
3hrs 41mins
Standard class
BristolLlangollen
Stay
3 nights
Llangollen

Llangollen

Llangollen, situated on the banks of the River Dee, lies clasped tightly in the narrow Dee Valley, between the Berin and Eglwysbach mountains. It's a lively town with plenty of places to eat, drink and shop.
Llangollen Hostel

Where you could stay3 nights

Llangollen Hostel

Llangollen Hostel is friendly and well reviewed, with clean and comfortable rooms (not all are en suite, so let us know if this is important to you). Let us know if you would like us to add breakfast to your booking, we can't include it by default here.

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Room details
Room: Quadruple room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Visit Plas Newydd, the striking 14th-century country house that was remodelled in the 1930s to a Gothic style, with stained-glass windows and elaborately carved oak. 

  • Drift along Llangollen's tranquil tree-lined canal on a vintage horse-drawn boat.

  • Pick up a kayak or canoe and take to the River Dee to see the area around Llangollen from the water.

Journey
1hrs 31mins
Standard class
LlangollenDolgellau
Stay
3 nights
Dolgellau

Dolgellau

Dolgellau is a handsome market town on the River Mawddach. It's the largest community within the boundary of Snowdonia National Park and has a good range of pubs and restaurants. A fine base for walking, Dolgellau benefits from excellent bus services and easy access to the Merioneth coast and the rugged slopes of Cadair Idris.
Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse

Where you could stay3 nights

Dolgun Uchaf Guesthouse

With the Torrent Walk being only a short distance away on foot, Dolgun Uchaf is located in Heart of the Snowdonia National Park and offers hugely comfortable and well equipped accommodation. At the moment the hosts are not pre booking breakfast, but we can make some local suggestions.

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Room details
Room: Twin room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Head out on foot or by bike to the Mawddach Estuary, a striking area including two RSPB reserves flanked by woodlands, wetlands and the mountains of southern Snowdonia.
Journey
1hrs 38mins
Standard class
DolgellauCaernarfon
Stay
3 nights
Caernarfon

Caernarfon

With a superb coastal setting on the Menai Strait, backed by the hills of Snowdonia, Caernarfon boasts a striking castle and a progressive arts and culture scene. It’s the northern terminus of the Welsh Highland Railway steam trains to Porthmadog, and with excellent bus links, there's easy access to the hills.
Ty Dre Town House

Where you could stay3 nights

Ty Dre Town House

Stylish guest house in the centre of Caernarfon, just 2 minutes’ walk from Caernarfon Castle. The property is set in an Edwardian building and reception is at the nearby Black Boy Inn.
Room details
Room: Standard room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Visit mighty Caernarfon Castle, possibly the most striking medieval monument in Wales.
  • Take the bus across the Llŷn Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and visit the remote beach at Aberdaron.
  • Step back in time on a historic steam engine journey as you take in glorious coastlines, ancient oak woodlands, mountains, rivers, and castles.
Journey
1hrs 12mins
Standard class
CaernarfonBetws-y-Coed
Stay
3 nights
Betws-y-Coed

Betws-y-Coed

This bustling Snowdonia village is at the heart of the Conwy Valley where four rivers converge. Surrounded by some of Wales’ most spectacular countryside, Betws-y-Coed’s beautiful setting at the foot of the mountains has been inspiring slow travel for centuries. It's a superb spot for stargazing, well away from the glare of city lights.

Bryn Bella

Where you could stay3 nights

Bryn Bella

This homely B&B is in a quiet spot overlooking Betws-y-Coed, run by outdoors enthusiasts Joan and Mark. Rooms are large, with views over the surrounding countryside. There’s also a cosy sitting room and dining room with views over the valley. Solar power is used for water heating and breakfasts include eggs from their chickens.

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Recommendations

  • Take a stroll to see the ancient Pont y Pair Bridge, originally built 500 years ago and still a main crossing point for traffic.

  • Discover this wildlife haven of lakes and mountains, on the old miners' paths and forest walkways and mountain bike trails that crisscross the forest.

  • Hike up Moel Siabod from Capel Curig (reached on the bus from Betws-y-Coed). You'll need a detailed map and compass – and be happy to do some scrambling along difficult terrain – to reach the summit of this rocky mountain, which has stunning views towards Snowdon. 

Journey
0hrs 48mins
Standard class
Betws-y-CoedLlandudno
Stay
1 night
Llandudno

Llandudno

Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales and still retains much of its Victorian character and charm. It stands on a peninsula jutting out into the Irish Sea, between the headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme.
St George's Hotel

Where you could stay1 night

St George's Hotel

A classic and luxurious hotel on the promenade with great facilities and a fantastic restaurant.

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Room details
Room: Standard twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Take lessons, whatever your ability, in rock climbing, abseiling, and/or sea level traversing. We'll recommend the best companies.
  • Walk the two mile promenade at Llandudno and visit Llandudno pier, built in 1884 and home to Llandudno’s famous Punch and Judy show.
  • Visit MOSTYN for contemporary art and craft from artists and makers from across Wales and beyond.
Journey
4hrs 23mins
Standard class
LlandudnoBristol

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