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The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
Rail Route: Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
In or near Porthmadog (18 miles, 29 km)
www.festrail.co.uk
Steam Railway
Bodnant Garden
Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.
In or near Llandudno (10 miles, 16 km)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodnant-garden
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.
www.whr.co.uk
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Britain's only public track and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 3,560ft, the highest mountain in England and Wales.
In or near Llanberis (14 miles, 22 km)
www.snowdonrailway.co.uk
Conwy Suspension Bridge & Toll House
Elegant suspension bridge and toll-keeper's house adjacent to Conwy Castle.
In or near Conwy (13 miles, 21 km)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/conwy-suspension-bridge
This unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it.
In or near Minffordd (18 miles, 29 km)
portmeirion.wales/visit/explore/the-village
Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve at Coedydd Aber Nature Reserve (NRW)
The main attraction for visitors to Coedydd Aber has long been the reserve's spectacular waterfall, but the valley is home to a diverse range of habitats, from mixed woodland to grassland.
www.naturalresources.wales/coedyddaber
Mary Jones World - Visitor Centre & Cafe at Mary Jones World
Mary Jones World in Bala is an award-winning state of the art visitor centre & cafe that tells the story of Mary Jones and Thomas Charles, and the impact of world's best-selling book – on Wales and the world!
In or near Bala (15 miles, 24 km)
www.bydmaryjonesworld.org.uk
Heritage Centre & Cafe
Ty'n Llwyn at Gwydir Forest Park (NRW)
Car park with a view and the gateway to Swallow Falls Ty'n Llwyn means 'house in the grove'. This is a great place to have a picnic with a view (tables provided) Grid Ref: SH 766 583
In or near Betws-y-Coed (3 miles, 5 km)
www.naturalresources.wales/gwydir
The National Trust's Penrhyn Castle is a stunning neo-Norman castle built by famous Victorian architect Thomas Hopper.
In or near Bangor (16 miles, 26 km)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyncastle
Plas Newydd House & Gardens
Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century.
In or near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (19 miles, 31 km)
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd-country-house-and-gardens
National White Water Centre
The National White Water Centre has over 30 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
www.nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre (NRW)
Coed y Brenin visitor centre near Dolgellau, is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
In or near Dolgellau (19 miles, 31 km)
naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-west-wales/coed-y-brenin-forest-park/coed-y-brenin-forest-park-visitor-centre/coed-y-brenin-forest-park-visitor-centre/?lang=en
Bala Lake Railway
A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.
Rail Route: Llanuwchllyn - Bala
Duration: 1 hour return journey
www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk
Mermaid Spa Portmeirion
A haven of tranquillity overlooking the Dwyryd Estuary
In or near Portmeirion (18 miles, 29 km)
portmeirion.wales/spa
Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve at Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve (NRW)
Cwm Idwal was the first officially recognised National Nature Reserve in Wales; it was given this status by the Nature Conservancy Council in 1954. Along with Cadair Idris, Cwm Idwal was a favourite haunt of Charles Darwin.
www.naturalresources.wales/cwmidwal
Ty Mawr Wybrnant
A traditional stone-built 16th-century farmhouse, the birthplace of the first translator of the whole bible into Welsh, Tudor Bishop William Morgan. The Uplands walk through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ty-mawr-wybrnant/
Aberconwy House
National Trust owned 14th-century merchant's house.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aberconwy-house