Llechwedd Slate Caverns shows the history of slate mining in North Wales but also includes mountain biking trails, zip-wires and giant underground trampolines.
It has an interpretive centre which shows how slate was extracted and processed, a reconstructed village which shows how miners lived, a deep mine tour and a funicular railway which takes visitors into abandoned sections of the quarry.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Tafarn Y Porth is a Wetherspoon pub in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm. Read more…
Black Rock Sands beach is known by many names, although we refer to it as Black Rock Sands it is often referred to as Porthmadog beach or Craig Du or Morfa Bychan beach after the local village. The beach is excellent, a wide sandy beach with a rocky headland and is approximately 2 miles long with a sand dune system Read more…
Criccieth beach is a south facing beach with a mixture of sand and pebbles, located to the East of the castle and by the town. Facilities include parking, slipway, promenade, cafe and toilets. Read more…
The beach huts on Llanbedrog Beach are available to hire for the year from the National Trust. The season depends on the weather but typically runs from Easter to early September. The huts are very popular, and applications are received well in advance, see the National Trust website. Read more…
Dolwyddelan Castle is a square stone keep, dating from the thirteenth century. The castle was built by Llywelyn as part of a strategic collection of mountain fortresses. Dolwyddelan was re-worked by King Edward I and later the Victorians. Read more…
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park and designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. We have listed the address as Llanberis because this is Read more…
Black Rock Sands at Porthmadog in North Wales is a great beach for kitesurfing with plenty of space for everyone. You always have plenty of beach available and the water is calm and flat in light winds, perfect for beginners, whilst in stronger winds, you get a swell and waves. It is possible to kitesurf on all tides and just Read more…
