A great starting point for your activities

The ZIP WORLD is located in Penrhyn Quarry Bethesda, you will see the sculptured landscape of the quarry and the Carneddau mountain range as you approach the cottage. 

For bookings and more information please visit:

http://www.zipworld.co.uk

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. 

If you don't fancy the walk then let the Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. For bookings and more information please visit:

http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

This highly attractive cycleway takes you in a relatively short distance (11 miles) from the coast through varying scenery into the heart of one of Snowdonia's most dramatic mountain landscapes. Your exertions will be more than rewarded on this stunning ride from the coast at Bangor into the mountains of Snowdonia. For more information please visit: http://www.visitsnowdonia.info

20 minutes up the Nant Ffrancon lies Llyn Ogwen, at the foot of Tryfan.  One of the highest mountains of Snowdonia, Tryfan offers a more challenging route to the summit.  Nearby Glyder Fawr and Glyder Bach offer a rewarding day's walking with views of Llyn Idwal and the Devil's Kitchen.  Across the valley lie the Carneddau, with Pen yr Ole Wen towering over Llyn Ogwen.

There is plenty of choice for the trout/salmon/sea trout angler.  The nearby River Ogwen has all, whilst the mountain lakes of Llyn Ogwen, Llyn Idwal and Ffynon Lloer offer wild brown trout (Ogwen is stocked with brown and rainbow trout). Idwal, in particular, must be one of the most picturesque lakes of all, over which to cast a fly.

A little further finds the Seiont catchment, including Llyn Padarn, Cwellyn and the rivers Seiont, Gwrfai and Llyfni.

For Sea Anglers, the coast of Anglesey offers many fishing marks. 

There are many lakes and rivers in the area, such as Llyn Padarn, near Llanberis.  However, permission to paddle rivers should be sought from the local landowners and we ask that kayakers respect local tradition and avoid the rivers Ogwen and Seiont during the main salmon fishing season (September/October).  As we are near to the coast, those wishing to go sea kayaking will find the coast of Anglesey an ideal place to explore. Surf-Lines, based in Llanberis, offer equipment and information.