So much fun. We had this recommended to us and we tried it. It did not disappoint. So much fun…read moreand the people are so friendly. I would highly recommend it. Definitely try the fast zip line. Things to remember. Wear long shorts, hair pulled back and closed toe shoes. Our luggage didn't make it with us and the only shoes we had were opened toed and my cousin had to wear the wellis of shame. Pretty funny but so smelly!

We visited Zipworld Titan for my brother's birthday in October. We thought it would be nice to see…read morehim, his wife and his kids disappear off a cliff. Zipworld called us up two days before our scheduled visit and re-booked us a day earlier, as they were going to close on the day we'd booked due to the high predicted wind. The staff were friendly and most could 'siarad Cymraeg'. Zip rides were great - nice and high with brilliant views. Titan is great because you go down at the same time as your friends or family. Well worth a visit, would love to come back and try the Velocity ride. Be aware though, my daughter got turned away despite being over the right age and hight, as she didn't weigh enough (think this may be because of the winds) we have 12 months to use her ticket, so she's going to eat plenty over Xmas!

Past Tal y Llyn and along a lovely, lush green valley so typical of this part of Wales lies Dolgoch…read moreFalls. If you can't get here by bicycle there's ample car parking space at the foot of the path up to the falls. Follow the pavement along from the little shop then ascend one of two routes along the river until you reach the falls. Nice green patch at the top to relax a while after your leg up. It's a gentle climb, relatively short and easy for all the family. Popular also with dog walkers. Lovely on a summers' day, but probably even better in spring or autumn.

Lovely place to come and visit. The falls are spectacular. It is a beautiful walk, not too…read morestrenuous!

Came here for a nice walk with some views. All the smaller parking lots along the A498 were full,…read moreso we parked at the Craflwyn National Trust carpark. Did cost a small fee, but it's a safe spot with some shade. Also with some free toilets. From there we walked to Llyn Dinas and then along the southern shore and back again. From the parking lot to the lake it takes a while. And there's no shade....and it was an unusual hot summer day (maybe not so unusual in the future sadly), so it was pretty exhausting. No steep climb or anything...just the burning sun. The path to the lake gets really narrow sometimes and isn't well taken care of. But this is only until you reach Llyn Dinas. From there the path along the southern shore is very nice, well taken care of and mostly flat. Some sections through some woods, giving a nice break from the hot sun. Nice little beach at the southwestern end, but also other options to take a dip in the lake. It doesn't offer that amazing views over the valley, but provides some nice lake views, which is also nice. Our Bulldog isn't a big fan of heat, so we had our pet stroller with. A bit rough along the way, but it was manageable. So a baby stroller would be possible as well to bring here if you got some good wheels. Not the greatest walk in the area, but a pleasant one. And not too busy, that was a nice change.

Cadair Idris - super mountain in the Snowdonia Nationalpark. I have climbed it twice and will do so…read moreagain in August this year. Height: 893 m. The top is called Penygadair, Welsh for on the chair, on top of the chair! Idris is the Welsh name for Arthur. They could make more of Arthur in this area for visitors, I think. Who spends the night on top of this mountain either comes down as a poet or as a madman.

My favourite mountain within Wales! Years before I came back to Wales to live I used to play the…read morefolk tune of the same name on guitar and harp, so always wanted to see the 'real thing'. Then a friend started taking a cottage near Dolgellau every year and we always visit him there, so each year we see this beautiful mountain which dominates the landscape for miles around. We aren't climbers like the other reviewers (just walkers), but I can recommend a holiday around here if only to admire the mountain panorama!

Great for families with young children or older children. There is a shop in Fairbourne with trains…read moreand souvenirs to buy, then you go on the little train, even through a tunnel, waving as you go! When you reach Penrhyn point you can go and explore the beach and dunes, or catch a small ferry to Barmouth. Then catch the train back to Fairbourne.

We visited the little fairground off the Maes in Pwllheli with our kids aged 9 and 4 over the…read moresummer. It's not great as there isn't all that much there, there's the dodgems, a ghost train, a slide and some smaller rides for younger kids. What it is though is very reasonably priced, with the smaller rides starting a 50p a go and the dodgems at £2 a car, however as the cars are two seaters that's £1 a person. It was very quiet when we were there so when the kids went on the dodgems they were the only car so they had no one to bump into, probably for the best! We had a fun, and not too expensive, half hour of entertainment.

Everyone has their favourite walks and places, and this is one of mine. I've climbed Snowdon - the…read morehighest peak in England and Wales - several times, but for me this route is by far the best for a sense of achievement, for fantastic views, and for being the least busy (so you can achieve some sense of freedom!). The Watkin Path is named after the 19th Century railway magnate and Liberal MP Sir Edward Watkin, and the path was formally 'opened' by the Prime Minister Gladstone (then 83) in 1892. This is labelled by some as the most strenuous ascent, as it climbs 3,300ft (1,000m) in just 4 miles (6km): technically, it is rather easier and safer than that via the Grib Goch ridge. Although the path is easy to follow for most of its length, there are some sheer drops towards the end, and the last 300 ft (100m) is a nasty scree slope. You need some experience of mountain walking to climb this, but no special equipment beyond the obvious good boots and appropriate clothing. It's best avoided in fog or low cloud unless you are a confident and experienced walker (and I'm assuming you would be sensible enough not to attempt it in winter with ice and snow). Allow about four hours each way. The route begins near a car park close to the hamlet of Bethania, on the A498 three miles east of Beddgelert. Close by is the beautiful lake of Llyn Gwynant, also the location of a good youth hostel. The ascent is gentle at first, although as with all of Wales, you will inevitably share the track with sheep (and on my last visit with cattle at one point -including a rather angry looking bull). Early on are beautiful views of the waterfalls at Coed-yr-Allt, followed by the remains of the quarrying and mining operations undertaken here in the 19th century and the rock on which Gladstone stood in 1892 (together, incredibly, with 2,000 invited guests). The path then begins to climb steeply, on the lower slopes of Y Lliwedd ('The Viewpoint' in Welsh, one of the lower peaks of the Snowdon massif) before following the ridge of Bwlchysaethau - the 'Pass of the Arrow'. (Don't try to pronounce that on your own.) The path then turns upwards towards the summit of Snowdon proper (Yr Wyddfa - the Grave). At the summit you'll find lots of people - courtesy of the other paths and the mountain steam railway. They are rebuilding the summit cafe soon, to replace the current eyesore. (Prince Charles famously called it the highest slum in Britain, though it's not quite that bad). But just buy a cup of tea, open your sandwiches, and step out to admire the magnificent views - if you can see anything, that is, through the cloud. But the photos here prove that there are sunny days to be had, and then it's magnificent. An alternative return route is to follow the ridge along Bwlch Main ('the Narrow Pass') towards the summit of Yr Aran (the Height), and turn left at the col back towards the Watkin Path. It's a fairly straightforward descent, and the path along the ridge is good - though again, best in clear weather. Back at Bethania, reward yourself with another cup of tea and some Welsh cakes at the restored chapel, now a splendid cafe. And try practising those Welsh names again...

Excellent day out with breathtaking views. Exceptional place, just make sure you wear sturdy…read morewalking shoes and bring a packed lunch!

The Good The Bad and The Ugly…read more The Good This was a bucket list wish trip. We've been wanting to get to see Portmeirion for 30 years and this was the year!!! We booked a room in the hotel and it included breakfast and we decided against having dinner there because as luck would have it the yearly Christmas craft and food festival was going on at the grounds. We enjoyed the fair and in the evening we sat in front of one of the fires. Husband reading and me knitting. Wonderful relaxing visit. The public rooms were old world gracious and cozy. The bar had a nice selection of drinks to enjoy. Our room was beautiful and we had two windows. One over the river and one up to the village. It was cold and rainy during our visit but believe it or not we came for this weather, being from Florida we kind of miss the cold. The Bad First morning breakfast was a full Welsh breakfast and was good but the second day, the last day and the one we will remember was horrible. I got the salmon eggs Benedict and husband an omelette. His breakfast came out steaming, mine - I almost had to chip off the ice. Okay there wasn't ice on my eggs but there was not a degree of warmth over room temperature and the room was cold. Couldn't catch the eye of a server. They were too busy cleaning up getting the room set for lunch. I had one bite of my eggs and pushed them aside. I went to fix my cup of tea and there was only two sugar cubes in the sugar bowl. What???? Thank goodness the table next to us was empty so we just swapped out. No salt and pepper on the table either. You would think the servers would notice that the food hasn't been eaten and ask about it. The Ugly Finally got the attention of our server. I told him my eggs were cold and inedible and if he had checked on us it could have been corrected during breakfast hours. (Breakfast was over by the way). He then got snippy and said there is no check because breakfast is included in the room. What the heck??? Just wish our last memory was better. Would i return?. That's a good question. The facility is beautiful, the room was great. Walking around the village was interesting but leaving hungry wasn't how I wanted to end our trip. Honestly if breakfast service is any indication of meals there I'm glad we didn't spring for dinner.

I absolutely loved my stay here and can't wait to return…read more The impetus for our visit was the fact that we are die-hard fans of The Prisoner, but I was pleasantly surprised with how lovely the stay itself was, separate from everything attached to the show! Staying in The Village is already so much fun, and our apartment was clean, nicely furnished, and cosy. The shops and restaurants around are lovely, and I myself love Portmeirion china so I enjoyed shopping there. We also learned a lot about the history of the place and it is rather fascinating and unique. There is a nice art gallery which I went to and was able to talk to the artist, Rob Piercy, who has done a lot of work on Portmeirion over the decades. I bought his lovely coffee table book and thoroughly enjoy it. The gift shop in No. 6's is fantastic. The only thing I wish they had were shot glasses, but we bought lots of other fun things. Unfortunately as we visited during winter, the pool area was not available but it looked very inviting. Exploring the whole village was a real treat, as there are so many little hidden walkways, stairwells, and more which one continues to stumble across! Amazing views of the sea, and a nice walk along the beach. Even in stormy weather, our hike in the woods was one of my favorite trails I've ever been on. The dog cemetery was particularly spooky. There were so many little hidden areas we kept finding and spent hours walking in the woods. The food at the hotel down by the water is superb, with great service as well. Some of the best afternoon tea I've ever had. This is one of those places you just want to spend ages at. I'd come here for my honeymoon, it's definitely a great getaway for couples.