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Wales - suggestions anyone ?

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  • 17-04-2019 7:39pm
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    jos28
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    I was thinking of taking the car over to Holyhead and spending 3 or 4 days in Wales. I've never been (other than heading to/from the ferry). No kids, just 2 of us. Any ideas of places to go/things to do please.


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    nlrkjos
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    Wrexham is a great town, some nice pubs/food places. We been there a few times (friends live there)and always enjoyed it.

    https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk/ is amazing !


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    Collie D
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    Snowdonia, Llandudno, Caernarfon.

    Bangor supposed to be nice but never been.

    Avoid Rhyl.

    If you’re going over and back via Holyhead in a couple of days probably not worth doing South Wales.


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    two wheels good
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    National parks, steam trains, longest double zip wire, coastal walks, country pubs, grand houses, smooth twisty roads, castles, coal pits, lots of Brexit voters. What do you fancy?


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    jos28
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    two wheels good wrote: »
    National parks, steam trains, longest double zip wire, coastal walks, country pubs, grand houses, smooth twisty roads, castles, coal pits, lots of Brexit voters. What do you fancy?
    :D

    Sounds good to me. Thanks so much for all your suggestions, definitely worth a trip by the look of things


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    otnomart
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    Cardiff is good for a city break. Loved the Mermaid Quay area, which you can reach by waterbus from the park next to the Castle.


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    Spanish Eyes
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    I'd head for Chester myself although it ain't in Wales. The drive along the coast is good. And Conway Castle is amazing as are many other things along that drive.

    Just a suggestion, but Chester is something else too. Lovely spot.


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    bilbot79
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    Was there last weekend and stopped in Bedgellert. Lovely, lovely place.

    Stayed a few years ago in Betws y coed. Recommend that too.


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    morebabies
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    It's beautiful yes, was there (with 4 kids) last summer in the heatwave. Only thing, make sure you have your Google maps / sat nav, and if you go off the main routes, expect some mega steep roads and hairpin bends.


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    jos28
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    That's it, I'm definitely going !!!


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    coleen
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    Can I ask for suggestions for South Wales. We like to walk and will go either Rosslare Fishguard or Pembroke
    We are looking for a nice costal town not too far from Swansea where we will go for a day to visit a friend
    We like to walk cycle and any golf recommendations welcome also.
    Thanks


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    fdevine
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    +1 for Llandudno. Pier. Tram to summit. Old mine/caves halfway up.

    Conwy. Castle. Smallest house in Britain is there IIRC.

    North Wales is also home to Portmeirion.

    Further south Snowdonia National Park, but any further my knowledge is limited.

    Not in Wales obviously but Chester isn't a far drive and is a beautiful place.


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    two wheels good
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    coleen wrote: »
    Can I ask for suggestions for South Wales. We like to walk and will go either Rosslare Fishguard or Pembroke
    We are looking for a nice costal town not too far from Swansea where we will go for a day to visit a friend
    We like to walk cycle and any golf recommendations welcome also.
    Thanks

    Pembroke coastal path. Brecon Beacons for walking too. The extent of public Rights of Way puts Ireland to shame.
    Gower peninsula is gorgeous. Close to Swansea. Spectacular beaches.


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    scudzilla
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    Stay in my hometown of Llandudno, perfect base and pretty central to places you'll be visiting. You could spend half a day in Conwy visiting the castle then go to maybe Bodnant Garden in Glan Conwy.
    Another day you could drive down the valley towards Llanrwst/Betws y Coed and if you're feeling really adventurous go to Zip world, think it's on of the worlds longest zip lines, thats in Blaenau Ffestiniog (1hr drive from llandudno but cracking scenery)
    Another day you don't really need to leave Llandudno, walk down the prom and then down the pier, then ya can go up the Great Orme, visit the old copper mines of have a drink at the summit bar.
    Another idea is Snowdon, get a train to the summit, well worth it.

    Damn i'm missing home just writing about all that


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    ednwireland
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    betwys y coed and conwy

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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    two wheels good
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    Bluebells! They must be common in Wales too this time of year. Don't know where exactly - well in the woods obviously.


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    You could go to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, but by the time you have it in your sat nav, your trip would be over.


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    jos28
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    Just back and have to say we had a fantastic time. Got the early morning Swift ferry and heading to Conwy first. Very nice place with a fine castle, nice shops and very decent coffee spots. We stayed here just on the edge of Betwys y coed https://tygwynhotel.co.uk/. We were very happy with the accommodation and the food there is amazing. The food everywhere was excellent.
    There is SO much to do in North Wales, we really only got a taste of it over the 4 days. Just one hour off the ferry and you can be in middle of Snowdonia National Park. Stunning scenery, beautiful towns and villages, nice pubs, loads of outdoor activities.........
    We got halfway up Snowdon but the weather was terrible. We were unlucky, they closed the summit due to high winds. I'll definitely go back and do it again though. We did the National Slate museum which sounds boring but it was brilliant. Really gave an insight into the history of the region, it was well worth going and it's free. Just threw a few quid into the donation box. We went to Portmeiron, Porthmadog, Beddgelert -all beautiful.
    Thanks Nirkjos for the headsup on https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.uk/.
    Had lunch in the nice pub there, lovely atmosphere with the canal and barges. Walked across the aquaduct and it scared the bejaysis outa me.
    Heading back for the ferry, we stopped at Asda in Bangor and bought plenty of cheap wine, happy days !
    Seriously though, it's a great place to go. Great place for a family holiday if you have active kids/teenagers, lots of watersports/rock climbing/mountain biking. Didn't get time to do the Zip line but it's top of the list for our next visit. https://www.zipworld.co.uk/adventure/velocity
    Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.


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    Quackster
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    If you're an outdoor enthusiast, North Wales ticks all the boxes. The mountains of Snowdonia are top notch and the coastal walking in Anglesy and the Llyn Peninsula is overshadowed only by the world-class Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in South Wales.

    I try to get over at least once a year. For the coastal walking, you can just go over as a foot passenger on any of the ferries and you're straight onto it. Use a luggage transfer service to ensure you're only carrying what you need for the day. I really couldn't recommend it enough.


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    Qrt
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    Collie D wrote: »
    Snowdonia, Llandudno, Caernarfon.

    Bangor supposed to be nice but never been.

    Avoid Rhyl.

    If you’re going over and back via Holyhead in a couple of days probably not worth doing South Wales.

    What’s wrong with Rhyl? Any time I’ve passed it on the train it just looks like a typical seaside resort, maybe that’s why?


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    scudzilla
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    Qrt wrote: »
    What’s wrong with Rhyl? Any time I’ve passed it on the train it just looks like a typical seaside resort, maybe that’s why?

    It's a horrendous place, the front is all delapidated, just cheap arcades and even cheaper b&b's (a lot filled with social housing, drug addicts).
    It's full of wannabe hardmen who act the part every weekend night


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    ednwireland
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    stayed in the tygwyn hotel in January. amazing place. hope the work was finished.

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



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    jos28
    Registered Users Posts: 7,189 ✭✭✭jos28


    ednwireland wrote: »
    stayed in the tygwyn hotel in January. amazing place. hope the work was finished.

    Seems to be, we got a newly refurbished room. They did a great job on it, no expense spared on the fittings and decor.


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    positron
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    Last summer wife and I took the motorbike to Wales. It was class. Amazing roads, passes, beautiful landscape, nice villages, lakes.. overall and awesome place, so close to ferry as well.

    We stayed a night in llanberis, and walked up Snowden following the miners route (iirc), fantastic views and amazing day for it, and walked down the long path (can't remember what it's called). I am considering taking kids, plenty to do there for all types of visitors.


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    Jimbob1977
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    Mount Snowdon has six established hiking routes from base to summit.

    There's also a railway from Llanberis Village to the summit. Believe it or not, there's a cafe at the top!!!

    Great scenery on a clear day.

    The hiking routes range in difficulty. One of them is relatively simple and a 10-year old could finish it.


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    kerry4sam
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    Thread moved to where it would be better suited.

    Thanks,
    kerry4sam


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