'''Llanberis''' [http://snowdonia-tourist-information-llanberis.co.uk/] is in North Wales, 7 miles away from Caernarfon.

Get in

Llanberis is easily reachable by bus.

Get around

On foot easily. You may also want to take a ride on Llanberis Lake Railway [http://www.lake-railway.co.uk/] (__6.00)

See

  • Dolbadarn castle ruins [http://www.castlewales.com/dolbd.html] - one of the finest of the Welsh castles
  • Do

  • Hike up ''' Snowdon''' or take Snowdonia Mountain Railway [http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/] to the summit and walk back down.
  • Visit the '''Electric Mountain''' [http://www.electricmountain.co.uk], a tourist attraction built around Dinorwig Hydroelectric Powerstation. Built inside a mountain, Dinorwig's turbines are housed in the largest cavern in Europe. Good fun trip.
  • Visit the '''Welsh Slate Museum'''
  • Enjoy '''Padarn Country Park''' and Padarn Walk, walking through the slate history.
  • Buy

  • '''Llanberis Art and Craft''' a select choice of arts, crafts, souvenirs and Welsh confectionary and preserves. Full parking and disabled access.
  • Eat

  • '''The Coffee Pot at Llanberis Art and Craft''' a wide choice of food from breakfasts to a variety of lunches and snacks. Ideally located for Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Electric Mountain. Full parking and disabled access.
  • '''Pete's Eats Cafe''' A mecca for walkers and climbers - it serves a wide range of food from tradional breakfasts to modern european dishes. The cafe also has a resource centre for climbers and walkers.
  • Drink

    Sleep

    There are several B&Bs and hotels in Llanberis.

    Get out