If you’re seeking adventure and thrills, then there is no better place to visit than the beautiful North Wales. Named as one of the top places to visit in the world by Lonely Planet, North Wales is brimming with natural beauty and a vast array of activities to satisfy every thrill-seeker. If you’re thinking of taking a look at everything this part of the world has to offer, here are some of the top outdoor and adventure activities that you should seek.
Fly like the birds in Snowdonia
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They say zip lining is the closest thing to flying and we’d agree. Boasting not only the longest zip line in Europe, but the fastest too, this is a thrill not to be missed. Soar 500ft in the air at 100 mph through a stunning landscape and feel like you’re a bird in the sky. After zip lining, you can explore the beauty of Snowdonia, such as the park’s famous Snowdon Mountain Railway which climbs to the summit of Mount Snowdon, Wales’s highest mountain. This peak offers magnificent views the whole way across to Ireland.
Rock climbing and abseiling at the Brecon Beacons National Park
If you enjoy climbing or abseiling, why not reach new heights on the cliffs of the Brecon Beacons? There are plenty of challenges for both abseilers and climbers, including old quarries, sheltered crags, old quarries and rocky adventures, all surrounded with stunning views. Luckily in the sheltered areas, you can climb all year round, so you needn’t worry about the weather.
Explore deep into the caves of The Slate Caverns
As you ascend into the depths of the mountain of Llechwedd, you’ll be transported back 160 years as you travel 500 feet underground while you experience some of the iconic sounds which have defined the past. Thanks to enhanced reality technology, extraordinary light projection, and spectacular special effects, you will feel like you’ve been transported to another world. The Deep Mine Tour is an extraordinary experience that is available in both Welsh and English and it runs every 30 minutes throughout the day, providing lots of opportunities to go under. After descending, the tour is approximately half a mile long. This includes both walking and descending the 61 steps.
Explore Conwy Valley
Conwy is a place you’ll fall in love with as soon as you arrive. Not only will you discover the highest proportion of independent shops of any town in Britain, but you will also be surrounded by lovely places to eat, along with an amazing castle and walls to explore. Conwy Castle is one of Edward I’s finest creations and you can climb its towers, and explore its dungeons and rooms. You can also walk along the walls around the town, which have been there for 700 years and are one of the reasons Conwy earned its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Along with a beautiful beach and nearby Conwy Watergardens which house wonderful lakes and wildlife to discover, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the outdoors.
Adventuring is a tiring old job, so you’ll definitely need a brilliant place to stay after you’ve tired yourself out from all the exploring you’ll be doing North Wales. Accommodation in Porthmadog is the perfect place in which to settle yourself. It’s strategically placed in North Wales, allowing easy access to lots of adventure activities. If you’re wanting the best accommodation in Porthmadog, look no further than the Golden Fleece Inn. Offering cosy rooms in a 19th-century inn with free breakfast and Wi-Fi, it’s the perfect spot to rest after your adventures.
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