Snowdonia is a region and national park located within Wales, spanning from the North West of Wales down towards the Mid West of Wales. The Snowdonia region is known to be the first national park designated, and is well known for great Mountain ranges and walking, as well as nature, beautiful landscapes and preserved environment with Mount Snowdon being located in the area.
Snowdonia is a big tourist attraction due to the activities and wealth of attractions located within the region. There are some 6 million annual visitors to the area, making it England & Wales’ third mot visited national park. The natural beauty and preservation of the area are alone great reason for people to come and visit, but the fabulous mountain range with places to visit make the destination even more suitable for those who enjoy a country holiday. What’s more, the tourism services within the Snowdonia region are second to none, with a range of fantastic accommodation from Holiday Parks to Bed and Breakfast’s located across various different towns within the region.
Some of the most popular activities that can be done, at any level of qualification or experience include; mountaineering, canoeing, white water rafting, surfing, mountain biking, horseback riding, abseiling, quad- biking, paintballing and walking. Some of the main attractions located through the area include the Electric Mountain and Slate Museum in Llanberis, the Greenwood Forest Park in Y Felinheli, the Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth and the Beacon Climbing Centre between Llanberis and Caernarfon.