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61. Visiting Southern Snowdonia: Ten Interesting Facts About Bala
August 24, 2011
Bala is a market town whose history stretches back to at least the period of the Roman occupation of Wales. Founded by Royal Charter in 1310 by Roger de Mortimer of Chirk Castle, Bala is one of the major towns of Southern Snowdonia and absolutely oozes character.
Bala, in Welsh, means the o...
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62. Snowdonia Towns and Villages: Ten Things To Do In And Around Beddgelert
August 17, 2011
The pretty Snowdonia village of Beddgelert, which means "Gelert's grave", takes its name from the legend of Prince Llywelyn's faithful hound who was slain in a case of mistaken identity. Llywelyn had left Gelert guarding his baby son, and upon his return he found the cradle overturned and the baby n...
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63. Family-Friendly Snowdonia: Things To Do In Snowdonia With Under-5s
August 12, 2011
The Snowdonia Mountains and Coast region is a wonderful place for children. The air is fresh, there are plenty of open spaces, and there are many family-friendly attractions and activities to keep children entertained.
If you're visiting Snowdonia with children under the age of five years, t...
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64. Snowdonia Days Out: Underground Attractions of Snowdonia
July 25, 2011
When you think of Snowdonia, chances are the first thing that'll come to mind is the mountains. Not that there's anything wrong with that - we do have the odd mountain or two up here in Snowdonia - but have you ever considered what goes on inside them?
One of the most fun things you can do i...
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65. Snowdonia Attractions: Ten Things To Do In And Around Porthmadog
July 18, 2011
In its industrial heyday Porthmadog was a busy port, handling the export of slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog to customers all over the world. Today the town is a popular holiday destination and an excellent base for exploring the Snowdonia region.
If you're going to be staying in Porthmadog whe...
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66. Snowdonia Days Out: Ten Things To Do In And Around Betws-y-Coed
June 29, 2011
Betws-y-Coed is an attractive village in the Conwy Valley, easily accessible by road (the A5 passes through the village, while the A470 is just across the river), and by train via Llandudno Junction. Betws-y-Coed is a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts, families, artists and photographers...
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67. Snowdonia Attractions: Ten Historic Houses of Snowdonia
June 24, 2011
Many of Snowdonia's historic houses have stood proudly for centuries, withstanding the effects of the passage of time. Several of these are in the care of the National Trust, to be enjoyed by visitors forever; but even those that are privately owned are often opened to the public so that they may be...
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68. Bardsey Island: Snowdonia's Isle of Twenty Thousand Saints
May 31, 2011
Lying in the Bardsey Sound, two miles off the tip of the Llyn Peninsula in Snowdonia, Bardsey Island is a mile and a half in length and half a mile wide at its widest point. Yet despite its diminutive size, Bardsey - in Welsh, Ynys Enlli, which means 'island of the tides' - is a site of considerable...
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69. Wild Snowdonia: Ten Top Spots for Watching Wildlife in Snowdonia
May 24, 2011
The entire Snowdonia region is rich in wildlife; indeed, the Snowdonia National Park boasts more National Nature Reserves than any other UK National Park.
Gorse lines many of Snowdonia's roads and paths, providing an important habitat for birds and insects; birds of prey are often to be see...
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70. Walking Snowdonia: Ten Top Stops on the Llyn Coastal Path
April 27, 2011
At over 90 miles long, the Llyn Coastal Path leads walkers from its starting point in Caernarfon all around the Llyn Peninsula to Porthmadog. Waymarked to help walkers stay on track, the Llyn Coastal Path takes in many of the Llyn Peninsula's top beauty spots, towns and villages. Here are ten of our...
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