This is my absolute favourite place to visit. Parc Padarn is a country park that consists of a…read moremassive lake surrounded by mountains, which are on the site of a former slate quarry. The Snowdon railway begins from inside Parc Padarn, and there is a good selection of amenities for its many visitors: 2 cafes are near the railway inside the park, with 2 more located just on the outside (1 is in the Electric Mountain visitor centre), toilets are available in the park also, and there is a scattering of shops such as gift shops, shops selling walking clothes, a shop selling hand-made things from slate such as door plates. There's a lot to do for everyone at Parc Padarn. There are 5 official walkways, which are colour-coded and vary in difficulty from a short flat walk accessible to wheelchair users, to a more advanced 5 mile walk around the lake with some steep climbs. You're advised not to stray from the walkways. On the lake there's opportunities to scuba dive, sail a dinghy or kayak, or to sail a remote control boat. There's a few childrens' play areas which are always fairly busy and look well-equipped, and there's a tree top adenture activitiy. In the main entrence to Parc Padarn there's a museum, which is free to enter, with several shows and displays of the old slate quarry workings, as well as a few old-fashioned houses to peek into. I love going here and probably visit a couple of times a week, even throughout the winter.

We followed a recommended walk around Tal-Y-Lyn lake. We followed woodland walks up through the…read moremountain on the far side left of the lake up towards a steep incline (on the southern flanks of cader idris). We went as far as the farm at the top and down past thefarm and the falls and along the mud tracks to the lake at the bottom. We then walked along the road to get back to our start point. The scenery along the mountains and from the roads were so beautiful. The circular walk took about 3 hours and was about 5 and a half miles. In the summer seasons the nearby pubs and hotels would be open but in winter months it is a great idea to pack a flask and a picnic. I had so much fun along this track and thoroughly recommend it!

This is probably one of my favourite campsites of all time. Beautiful setting. If you go midweek…read moreand before school is let out on holiday, it's peaceful, lots of space and you can build campfires. They have a small shop and new facilities. There is a lot of walking around to do and beautiful waterfall area for hiking about (but you must be careful). The owners are terrific and deliver firewood to your tent. The beginning of our camping here was terrific, again before school holidays started. On our last night it was the beginnin go school summer holidays and it got quite busy so if you want peace, go midweek. Will definitely return.

This is the most beautiful and peaceful campsite I have ever visited and I've been to a few!!!…read moreIts facilitys are nearly none existant and I recommend you stock up on value bottled water but its a small price to pay for the unbelievable peace and natural beauty of the site. Its a small family run site you drive in pitch your tents and the farmer will visit you to take payment (£6 pppn and £2.50 for kids) you can camp right on the river and wake to find dozens of small wild birds cheekily after your toast. Its close to some fantastic clean welsh beaches. Take a walk in the awesome mountains, sail lake bala then come back to your tent to a good oldfashioned campfire. I'm converted Iwill be taking my kids here every year from here on in!!

Conwy Water Gardens is set within the Snowdonia National Park…read more They have 3 coarse fishing lakes, ponds, woods, a picnic and childrens play area, an large aquarium, reptile house and aquatic centre where you can buy fish and pond supplies. They also have a dutch Pancake house and the food is really amazing. I come here regularly, my little boy loves to come and feed the ducks and look at all the fish and reptiles and play in the play area. It really is a lovely super cheap family day out with plenty to see and do all in one place.

In the hills of Happy Valley (real name) and along the ridgeline to Aberdyfi lies the Bearded Lake…read more It's not particularly beardy, though if you choose to swim in it's dark blue waters your legs will no doubt be brushed by lots of vegetation. It's an unexpected thing and a nice place to stop if you're doing the whole day's walk along the mountains to the beach at lovely Aberdyfi. If you're driving, there is a car park next to the narrow road through the valley.

Eirias Park has always been a popular attraction in Colwyn Bay but it isn't what it once was…read more The top part is made up of some very good sporting facilities. The most popular of these is the leisure centre which incorporates a leisure swimming pool, sports hall, gym and squash courts. Attached to the leisure centre is a very well equipped and grossly under used athletics stadium. Opposite the athletics stadium are some all weather hockey pitches which can be used for five a side football. If you wear baggy shorts and have facial piercings then there's also a stakeboard park. Futher down the park the most obvious feature is the large boating lake. A bored looking man ocassionally drags a couple of pedalos out of the shed but it's nowhere near as busy as it used to be. Close to the boating lake is a decent kids play park with a popular rope slide and for the older generation there are a couple of bowling pitches (I suspect they aren't called pitches but I don't know the correct term - sorry!). There's adequate parking available, a cafe in the leisure centre, toilets and a kiosk selling ice creams and drinks (in the summer). What is a bit disappointing as a local is the fact that a number of attractions have disappeared. These include Dinosaur World, the pitch and putt golf course and the old amusement arcade. I remember a long ago seeing Ed Stewart present a Radio 1 roadshow in the park (yes, I'm that old) and nothing like that happens any more. It's still a nice place to go on a sunny day but not what it was.

erias park has a large amount of space for activities such as riding bikes, playing football etc…read more they have a good leisure centre with most of the things you would expect to find; a good pool, gym, sports hall. the pool can be quite warm which isnt a complaint unless you are a propper swimmer. there has been a bit of decline there in the past few years, its a bit neglected especially towards the bottom area where the tennis courts and play area are. the pool cafe serves meals like burger and chips which are good.

I love coming here and have walked on both sides of the estuary, up on the side of one of the…read moremountains and along the connecting road/rail bridge between Barmouth and Fairbourne. There are wonderful views wherever you are. On the south side the footpath takes you through Abergwynant Woods and there is an RSPB Nature Reserve nearby. Well worth a visit, particularly if you like walking or cycling.

Parked by the railway just outside Fairbourne and walked across the estuary toll bridge to…read morebarmouth. 70p fee but lovely views. Will do this again.

Snowdonia is a beautiful are of North Wales concentrated around the mountains and lakes of the huge…read moreSnowdonia National Park.  The park's historic Snowdon Mountain Railway climbs to the summit of Wales's highest mountain, Mount Snowdon, offering views across the sea to Ireland and back along the North Wales coast. Popular tourist areas have breathtaking scenery, easy parking and brilliant dog walking spots. Tourist towns such as Betwys Y coed offer great cafe's and extensive well thought out mountain biking trails. I suggest hiring an electric mountain bike to make the most of the scenery in any weather. Driving around Snowdonia is great fun. Taking a long drive up any of the mountain passes is always great fun. For any car enthusiast driving the Evo triangle route can be very memorable. Dog walking around Llandudno in the North with the Great Orme, Pier and other popular tourists attractions is great. A trip through blaenau ffestiniog via the slate mines down onto the Black Rock Sands beach is always good. The beach is open to cars meaning you can drive onto the sand, just don't get stuck! Further down the Llŷn Peninsula Abersoch is worth a visit, especially during summer high season for a surprisingly high end mix of shops, cafes and pubs.

Stunning scenery! Explored here quite a bit while I have been living in Wales. I have walked the…read moreRhinogs, Y Glyderau, somewhere near Tryfan, been on top of Snowdonia a few times. Some walks can be quite difficult. It can be more climbing than walking. The weather is always a big challenge! No huts like in Austria or elsewhere where you can sit and enjoy a nice drink or have a warm cup of tea (do not mention a meal) on the mountains. This is not typical here. Interesting wildlife (birds & flowers). The Rhydd Ddu path is enjoyable. Good website: http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/