Must see locations along the North Wales coast?

[UCK]

I'm off for a week's camping in Wales from the 25th of this month with a mate, coming into Wales from Chester. Planning on travelling along the North coast.

We're going to end at Snowdonia national park or thereabouts. Already planning on going to Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Anglesey. Hitting lighthouses along the way too.

Any top tips/ must sees, good places to camp or restaurants?

There aren't any fixed times to get to anywhere, don't mind a drive out for seeing somewhere/ thing even if it would just be for an hour or two.

 

[mwgdrwg]

Why are you going to Colwyn Bay?

South Stack is a must for lighthouses.

 

[chilango]

The Great Orme in Llandudno is kinda cool.

Conwy. Walls, castle, harbour.

Wouldn't bother with Colwyn Bay. There are more interesting faded seaside towns tbh.

 

[chilango]

Pete's Eats in Llanberis.

Cafe Siabod in Capel Curig.

 

[chilango]

Tbh when I'm travelling from Chester to Snowdonia I tend to avoid the coast and go inland across the Denbigh moors.

 

[kebabking]

Yeah, Ruthin is a lovely town - well worth a mooch and a stop for lunch.

Llyn Brenig is a nice spot for a wander, a look at the Ospreys, and possibly a play in a boat.

Llangollen is a fantastic little town - very scenic, lots of interesting shops, steam railway, places to eat, and excellent walking up on Ruabon mountain and up past World's End.

Conwy is a great town, excellent castle (fantastic fish and chips at The Galleon). It's got a working harbour, and lots of independent shops.

Betws-y-coed is very pretty, but it's always rammed. Parking is a pig.

Llanberis for walking/climbing gear, and Pete's Eats, The Heights Hotel and the Snowdon Railway. Llyn Padarn is pretty and it's a good location for a picnic/unwind.

Bangor has a uni, so lots of eating and drinking. Fun place.

Cearnarfon is fantastic - castle, harbour.

Holy Island on Anglesey has fantastic beaches on its south western side, and there's a (neolithic?) burial tomb you can go in on the south western side of Anglesey. There's a village church near there called Llangadwaladr, it has a gravestone for Cadfan, King of Gwynedd, who died in 625.

 

[editor]

I'm really sorry for the family that their daughter fell in the Llanberis falls (she's fine, thankfully), but they seem unable to accept that they played any part in the accident, looking to blame everyone but themselves.

The family of a girl who survived falling down a waterfall have spoken of their terror at seeing her plunge more than 100ft (30m).

Phoebe, six, was pulled from the water with hardly any injuries, despite being washed over the top and falling in what rescuers called "a genuine accident".

The family, from near Chester, have called for better safety measures at Ceunant Mawr waterfall near Llanberis.

"Phoebe's mum says that they were by the top pool and Phoebe bent down, lost her balance and fell backwards. Mum was two feet away from her.

"All we can think is that some vegetation or dead leaves must have been covering a dip in the rock that no-one had seen."

Mr Bolland called for the area to be assessed for safety.

He said: "It's a busy area. When we went back, there were lots of people, and the ground was wet and slippery.

"There's no life belts by the bottom pool. Considering the sheer drops, I think that's awful."

The public footpaths and land next to the waterfall are not council-owned.

A Gwynedd council spokesman said: "Land adjacent to the waterfall itself is not owned by Gwynedd Council, nor any public footpaths looking down on the waterfall. This is a very uneven area and there are signs warning of potential hazards.

"There is an old vantage point near the road, and whilst the views are impaired by trees, it is far safer than venturing to the edge of the waterfall.

"In terms of the pool at the bottom of the waterfall, we urge members of the public to take care in this area and not to enter the water.

"Numerous warning signs are in place in that area which is managed by the council urging members of the public not to swim or bathe in the water."

Terror after girl falls 100ft down Llanberis waterfall

Six-year-old Phoebe was washed over the top and plunged more than 100ft (30m).

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[kebabking]

I'm really sorry for the family that their daughter fell in the Llanberis falls (she's fine, thankfully), but they seem unable to accept that they played any part in the accident, looking to blame everyone but themselves.

Terror after girl falls 100ft down Llanberis waterfall

Six-year-old Phoebe was washed over the top and plunged more than 100ft (30m).

www.bbc.co.uk

Meh, Fuckwits.

why is this mountain so steep and so high - someone should do something before someone falls off, or gets cold, or feels a bit scared....

 

[editor]

Meh, Fuckwits.

why is this mountain so steep and so high - someone should do something before someone falls off, or gets cold, or feels a bit scared....

"Why can't the landowner smooth the mountain down a bit and install escalators, anti-texting warnings, huge safety barriers and concrete steps all around this natural phenomenon to guarantee 100% 24/7 security for parents who aren't paying attention. Oh wait, now it looks shit. I came for a beautiful natural waterfall not health and safety gorn mad" etc etc

 

[Pickman's model]

Fucking snowflakes

 

[Elpenor]

This seems like the thread I need

I’m off to visit a family grave in Halkyn in a week or so. Halkyn - if you’re interested - is just off the A55 and on clear days (which is rarely when I go ) there are great views across the Dee Estuary towards Liverpool. My Nanna was born there and for a period in the middle of the last century was a fixture in the village pub (as was her brother who ran the pub, the Petrol pump and possibly the shop IIRC). Anyway that’s Halkyn. I may have lunch or a pint in the Brit afterwards.

On the way there, I want to stop in Llangollen. I’ve driven to North Wales many times to see family until they all passed away and I’ve often passed through Llangollen but never stopped.

It’s a beautiful part of the world. I love the approach along the A5 and the view of the canal, even the golf club looks a very scenic place for a round of golf. Added to that the family member whose grave I’m going to loved Llangollen and used to holiday there.

So I want to stop for an hour or so and have a coffee, check out the book shops which I think are quite famous, and have a look at the bridge. The railway will be out of season I think. Have I missed anything to do?

I’d love to go for a walk up Moel Famau but I’m not fit enough. That will have to wait.