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Scenic drive in Snowdonia to Conwy

  • August 25, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Vicho from Leicester, United Kingdom
Scenic drive in Snowdonia to Conwy

After spending night and having breakfast at the lighthouse it was time to head back home. At the lighthouse we picked lots of leaflets and chose to see Portmeirion. Fiona’s husband recommended us the best rout how to get there via Conwy. Not the shortest but with the best views. First stop: Conwy-just 20 minutes from the lighthouse. Conwy is a very small town but it has its special features.

Number one: Britain’s smallest house originally built as fisherman cottage. Its last occupant was 6"3" but amazingly it measures only 3.05m (9ft) high by 1.3m x 1.8(5ft) m wide.

Number two: Aberconwy House at Castle Street. It is the oldest dated town house in Wales (dating from the 14th century). The furnished rooms reflect daily life from different periods in its history.

Number three: Conwy castle designated a World Heritage Site. The castle was constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of his key North Wales fortresses. The castle is the masterpiece of medieval architecture but don’t miss the circuit of medieval town walls also a World Heritage Site. www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

To continue to Portmeirion, return on A470, get off to A5 toward Betws-y-coed. Continue along A5 till Capel Curig, here turn to A4086 then just follow the signs to Portmeirion. This rout is contouring the mountains foothills and lakes with clear waters. It is a really nice drive. Take it in a slow pace and enjoy the views at colorful mountains of Snowdonia.

From journal Light Up the Love at the Lighthouse

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The “MOSTs”, “BESTs” and “ESTs” of Llandudno

  • August 25, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Vicho from Leicester, United Kingdom
The “MOSTs”, “BESTs” and “ESTs” of Llandudno

Llandudno is considered one of the finEST traditional seaside resorts in the world. Its gently curving bay is spanned by a splendid promenade. The town itself is very well preserved offering many of its Victorians origins for display.


From late March to late October it is the MOST exiting place for British seaside holiday.
During this period all the museums and tourist attractions are open, so you can enjoy such fascinating things as a ride on the Britain’s longEST cable car or Britain’s longEST and the MOST spectacular funicular tramway. The Great Orme tramway has been delighting visitors since 1902 by climbing a mile of track from Llandudno to the top of The Great Orme summit complex. Here you can enjoy the views, relax in one of the restaurants or hike one of the marked trails. Trails will take you through the MOST spectacular country park in Wales blessed with some of the BEST views and MOST diverse wildlife you may ever come across. Ride on the tram is ₤4.50 for adults and ₤3.20 for children.
(www.greatormetramway.com)


If you prefer sitting to walking, take a ride around Great Orme. This over 5 miles long masterly Victorian road building with stunning panoramic views across the sea to Anglesey and Snowdonia is Britain’s longEST tool road. We have done the ride, stopping often for taking countless photographs as the MOST spectacular views were never ending.


The park offers not only an amazing wildlife but it also hides 4,000 year old copper mine. It is the oldEST metal mine open to public in the world and its tour will take you to the old prehistoric cavern.


Whether you want to explore historical or natural wonders, enjoy rides on boats, trams and buses, be active in sports or relax in the bars, you will find it all in Llandudno. Don’t forget it is one of the finEST traditional seaside resorts in the world.

From journal Light Up the Love at the Lighthouse

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