Walking
Snowdonia offers magnificent scenery for walkers of all abilities. The Miners Track, the Snowdonia Horseshoe and the Llanberis Path are only minutes away and there are numerous low level walks available. Just 100m from the house you can take the public footpath, which leads to The Glyders, Bristly Ridge, Tryfan and Devil’s Kitchen. Even the route for the fourteen peaks goes past the house and you can stop for a welcome breakfast before continuing your journey.
The routes up Snowdon
One of the most popular activities that people undertake in North Wales is to climb up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). There are a variety of routes to the summit. Some are only for the more experienced climber. However, several routes are easy enough to enable even unfit occasional walkers to reach the summit in about 3 hours.
Climbing
With the best climbs in North Wales less than a mile away you’ll be spoilt for choice. Come and enjoy the same climbs where the early Everest explorers did their training, all with easy access from the A4086. You can boulder at the Gromlech up to E8 or challenge your self with the many routes in the local quarries.
Scrambling
Of the dozens of scrambles available in Snowdonia some of the best are in the Llanberis Pass. With Bryants Gully, the largest scramble in Snowdonia, less than a mile away and Llechog Buttress directly opposite the house you will always find an exciting challenge.
Diving
Vivian Quarry, with the old mine workings at the bottom, is only 1 and a half /2 miles away and offers a fascinating setting for casual diving, or trying for your PADI qualification, run by the fully equipped Diving Centre on site. Nearby Anglesey offers excellent diving all along the coast as well as specialist wreck dives.
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Mountain Biking
Snowdonia offers a wide variety of tracks and bridleways to challenge the mountain biking enthusiast. Try the purpose built forest tracks ranging from 2km runs to full day runs with varying degrees of difficulty. Or you can try the ultimate and take on the rugged descent of Snowdon. The local bike shops can help you choose a run that suits you and provide you with everything you might need.
Canoeing
Canoeing can be enjoyed on the nearby Ogwen and Conway rivers, which are both renowned for their challenging waters. The purpose built course at Bala, with its timed release of water, guarantees exiting canoeing even during the summer months. The nearby tranquil waters of Padarn Lake is easily accessible and offers starter courses.
Paragliding
The magnificent mountains of Snowdonia have to be the ultimate setting to enjoy the sport of paragliding. Snowdon and the Glyders both have ideal grassy slopes for a successful launch and with a DNPA registered school and shop nearby your holiday is sure to take off.
Fishing
Snowdonia can offer an amazing variety of angling experiences, from brown trout, sea trout and salmon in the rivers to the elusive char in Padarn Lake. With the coast only 10 miles away the sea angler is well catered for while some anglers will appreciate the many nearby stocked lakes and fisheries.
