Non-stop in North Wales. Di-stop yng Ngogledd Cymru.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to try in Wales’ beautiful National Park 

I love Snowdonia and any opportunity to explore this area is met with a heap load of enthusiasm and excitement. My last visit to this stunning corner of North Wales was in the summertime, and it’s such a great time to go with the longer daylight hours and better chance of dry and sunny weather - both big plus points as there’s so many outdoors activities to do here. ‍

‍Looking for some adventure?  

Hike up to the summit of Snowdon 

The summer season is more likely to bring favourable weather conditions to hike or take the train up to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. 

If you love walking then consider visiting on June 24th as there’s a three-day walking challenge planned for this weekend around Snowdonia.

Alternatively (and if the weather isn’t so cheerful), there are of course many other beautiful river walks and lake views to see, such as at Capel Curig or the village of Beddgelert, home of a legend about a hound called Gelert. 

‍Ride the fastest zip line in the world 

If you’re up for an adrenalin-fuelled holiday in Snowdonia then you can’t miss a visit to one of the Zip World locations as there’s numerous activities you can book, including the fastest zip line in the world, and ‘Bounce Below’ which is an underground trampolining experience.

‍Explore castles along the Wales Coast Path
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The Wales Coast Path is a continuous route around the entire Welsh coast, and there are numerous itineraries and sections you can walk or run along. I visited Harlech in September once and loved walking along the beach and sand dunes and soaking up the views of the mountains and impressive hilltop castle.

There are several castles in and around Snowdonia that are well worth seeing, including Harlech Castle, Conwy Castle and Caernarfon Castle where Prince Charles and Her Majesty The Queen visited in 1969 for the investiture of the Prince of Wales ceremony.

I went inside Conwy Castle once and loved the excellent views over the town from the top of the towers - I remember there being quite a few steps up there, but it was well worth it. 

Try some water sports

‍There are numerous lakes and rivers where you can safely try water sports in Snowdonia and I’d recommend visiting the Snowdonia National Park Authority website for further advice on this, as well as Canoe Wales for the latest events, such as the BIG Welsh Swim on the 9th July. 

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Where to stay in Snowdonia

‍My recent base for a summer holiday in North Wales was Llandudno as it’s on the doorstep of Snowdonia but has plenty of things to do in the town itself. One of my favourite memories is taking a ride on the cable car up to the top of the Great Orme, which is a rugged hill on the edge of the town with spectacular views over the coast and sea.

I also discovered you can abseil down the Great Orme through a BBC series with Wales Rugby star Gareth Edwards titled ‘Gareth Edwards’s Great Welsh Adventure’ - give the episode a watch for some more local inspiration. 

Another benefit to staying in Llandudno is that there are many hotels and B&Bs to suit all budgets, so if you’re looking to save a few pounds and/or will be using public transport then it’s a great location. 

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