Guidebook for Bethesda

Julie
Guidebook for Bethesda

Sightseeing

Ride the longest zipwire in the Northern Hemisphere. 85mph over the Penrhyn Quarry - 10 minutes walk from our house and a top attraction for many of our visitors.
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
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Ride the longest zipwire in the Northern Hemisphere. 85mph over the Penrhyn Quarry - 10 minutes walk from our house and a top attraction for many of our visitors.
Atmospheric lake in the heart of the Ogwen Valley, popular with anglers. Ancient legend links Llyn Ogwen with King Arthur, it is said that the lake is the final resting place of his sword Excalibur.
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Llyn Ogwen
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Atmospheric lake in the heart of the Ogwen Valley, popular with anglers. Ancient legend links Llyn Ogwen with King Arthur, it is said that the lake is the final resting place of his sword Excalibur.
19th-century neo-Norman castle. Crammed with fascinating items & elaborate carvings. Sits in 60 acres of grounds including exotic trees, shrubs & Victorian Walled Garden.
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Penrhyn Castle
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19th-century neo-Norman castle. Crammed with fascinating items & elaborate carvings. Sits in 60 acres of grounds including exotic trees, shrubs & Victorian Walled Garden.
World heritage site, polygonal towers top a brute of a fortress - one of Kind Edward I's most impressive castle.
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Caernarfon Castle
Castle Ditch
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World heritage site, polygonal towers top a brute of a fortress - one of Kind Edward I's most impressive castle.
The views from the battlements are breathtaking looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the castles 125ft Great Hall.
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Conwy Castle
Rose Hill Street
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The views from the battlements are breathtaking looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the castles 125ft Great Hall.
On the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, elegant house redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. Rex Whistler murals stunning views across the Menai Straits
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National Trust - Plas Newydd House och Gardens
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On the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, elegant house redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. Rex Whistler murals stunning views across the Menai Straits
Cwm Idwal is a spectacular product of glaciation, surrounded by high crags, screes, moraines and rounded rocks, with a lake on its floor (Llyn Idwal)
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Llyn Idwal
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Cwm Idwal is a spectacular product of glaciation, surrounded by high crags, screes, moraines and rounded rocks, with a lake on its floor (Llyn Idwal)
Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) 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.
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Snowdon
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Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) 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.
experience exactly what our ancestors did back in 1896 and see for yourself how beautiful the mountain is as you journey through the clouds to Yr Wyddfa, Snowdon.
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Snowdon Mountain Railway station
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experience exactly what our ancestors did back in 1896 and see for yourself how beautiful the mountain is as you journey through the clouds to Yr Wyddfa, Snowdon.
Set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, it is ideal for outdoor activity holidays. Numerous Craft and outdoor activity shops are in the village with the popular Swallow Falls nearby.
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Betws-y-Coed
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Set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, it is ideal for outdoor activity holidays. Numerous Craft and outdoor activity shops are in the village with the popular Swallow Falls nearby.
RSPB at Elin's Tower - Choughs, Puffins etc.
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South Stack Fyr
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RSPB at Elin's Tower - Choughs, Puffins etc.
Swtan is a fully restored example of a 17th century Welsh cottage with a thatched roof. It is situated on the beautiful north west Wales coast of Anglesey,in the picturesque village of Church Bay.
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Swtan Heritage Museum
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Swtan is a fully restored example of a 17th century Welsh cottage with a thatched roof. It is situated on the beautiful north west Wales coast of Anglesey,in the picturesque village of Church Bay.
Tranquil Newborough Forest and stunning Llanddwyn Beach. Changing landscape of dunes, woods and grassland since the retreat of the glaciers.
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Newborough Forest
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Tranquil Newborough Forest and stunning Llanddwyn Beach. Changing landscape of dunes, woods and grassland since the retreat of the glaciers.
Garth Pier is a Grade II listed structure in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. At 1,500 feet (460 m) in length, it is the second-longest pier in Wales, and the ninth longest in the British Isles.
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Garth Pier
Garth Road
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Garth Pier is a Grade II listed structure in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. At 1,500 feet (460 m) in length, it is the second-longest pier in Wales, and the ninth longest in the British Isles.
mountain in the Ogwen Valley, It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags.
Tryfan Carpark
mountain in the Ogwen Valley, It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a classic pointed shape with rugged crags.
the highest point of the Carneddau and the second highest peak by relative height in Wales, (49th in the British Isles) and lies on the border between Gwynedd and Conwy.[1]
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Carnedd Llewelyn
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the highest point of the Carneddau and the second highest peak by relative height in Wales, (49th in the British Isles) and lies on the border between Gwynedd and Conwy.[1]
The village is a popular centre for walking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits and is served by the Sherpa bus network.
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Capel Curig
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The village is a popular centre for walking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits and is served by the Sherpa bus network.

Food Scene

On the water's edge, alongside the Thomas Telford bridge - a modern, light building over two floors with sun terraces and stunning views from every table, serves locally sourced, seasonal produce.
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Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's Road
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On the water's edge, alongside the Thomas Telford bridge - a modern, light building over two floors with sun terraces and stunning views from every table, serves locally sourced, seasonal produce.
Strong ethos for locally sourced, high quality foods, fair trade teas and coffees, and organic ingredients where possible. Cosy, amicable atmosphere - sofas, woodburning stove. Great veggie food too.
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Blue Sky Cafe
236 High St
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Strong ethos for locally sourced, high quality foods, fair trade teas and coffees, and organic ingredients where possible. Cosy, amicable atmosphere - sofas, woodburning stove. Great veggie food too.
Takeaway only - amazing food and good value for money
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Sitar Indian Takeaway
5-7 High St
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Takeaway only - amazing food and good value for money
Vegan coffee shop open every day except Wednesday & Thursday - “They do the BEST pastries we've ever tried” Jordan & Mary (guests August 2023)
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Vegan coffee shop open every day except Wednesday & Thursday - “They do the BEST pastries we've ever tried” Jordan & Mary (guests August 2023)
Popular Vegan restaurant situated near Bangor Pier
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Voltaire Vegan Restaurant
25 Garth Rd
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Popular Vegan restaurant situated near Bangor Pier
Community grown produce available to buy in the shop or enjoy freshly prepared in the cafe
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Blas Lôn Las
Felin Hen Road
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Community grown produce available to buy in the shop or enjoy freshly prepared in the cafe

Essentials

Treats etc.
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Waitrose & Partners
Mona Road
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Treats etc.
Cheapest fuel in the area and EV charging
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Asda Bangor Farrar Road Supermarket
Farrar Road
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Cheapest fuel in the area and EV charging
Value supermarket
ALDI
32 Garth Rd
Value supermarket
Supermarket - no petrol
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Morrisons
Holyhead Road
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Supermarket - no petrol
Petrol, phone shop, electricals, pharmacy, groceries.
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Tesco Extra
Caernarfon Road
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Petrol, phone shop, electricals, pharmacy, groceries.
Open 06:00-23:00 hrs Sun-Fri, ATM
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Tesco Express
High Street
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Open 06:00-23:00 hrs Sun-Fri, ATM
Post office and great selection of local produce.
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Londis
High Street
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Post office and great selection of local produce.
Discount supermarket
Lidl
20 High St
Discount supermarket
Several EV charging points, closest approx 4 miles away- go to Osprey EV charging website and Search Bangor (Gwynedd). Time restrictions apply. Alternatively use our postcode LL57 4YW on Google Maps and search EV Charging Nearby
Osprey Charging Station
Several EV charging points, closest approx 4 miles away- go to Osprey EV charging website and Search Bangor (Gwynedd). Time restrictions apply. Alternatively use our postcode LL57 4YW on Google Maps and search EV Charging Nearby

Arts & Culture

A two-part centre, the History Gallery provides an insight into the island's culture, history and environment. The Art Gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions, encompassing art, craft, drama.
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Oriel Môn
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A two-part centre, the History Gallery provides an insight into the island's culture, history and environment. The Art Gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions, encompassing art, craft, drama.
Home of Festival No. 6 (music) and setting of cult 1960's TV programme 'The Prisoner'. Designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village,
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Portmeirion
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Home of Festival No. 6 (music) and setting of cult 1960's TV programme 'The Prisoner'. Designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village,
Neuadd Ogwen
High Street
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Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre
Deiniol Road
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Galeri Caernarfon
Caernarfon
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Entertainment & Activities

'Bounce Below' underground trampolines with amazing light show. Booking necessary.
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
'Bounce Below' underground trampolines with amazing light show. Booking necessary.
Butterfly house, bugs, llamas and meerkats. What's not to love?
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Pili Palas Naturvärld
Ffordd Penmynydd
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Butterfly house, bugs, llamas and meerkats. What's not to love?
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
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