Top Attractions

Welcome to Gwynedd

Gwynedd is a magical land, the land of the Welsh Dragon, Snowdonia National Park, and beautiful Llyn Peninsula. A place of stunning scenery and beautiful beaches intermixed with wonderful visitor attractions.

Gwynedd has so many things to do and places to go that one visit never seems to be enough.

Whether you are visiting for a day or a longer period there is something for everyone in Gwynedd. Tentop Gwynedd lists the very best attractions, restaurants, and places to stay that the county of Gwynedd has to offer. We also have listings for the best events and activities as well as the best places to buy bargains and shop. Read more about Gwynedd's Best Attractions

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A view of Snowdon on the walk towards the summit

Snowdon


Undoubtably Gwynedd's single biggest tourist attraction (in every way) is Mount Snowdon. Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales at 1085 metres high, and the second tallest in the United Kingdom, and is located beside the picturesque town of Llanberis which can be easily reach either from Betws-y-Coed or Caernarfon.

There are two ways to reach the summit of Snowdon, for the fit many choose to walk up one of the predefined paths however please ensure that you are appropriately dressed and have checked the local weather reports.

Walking up Snowdon will take most of the day but the views along the way make the journey very worthwhile and of course once you reach the summit you can take in the full vista of the Snowdonia National Park.

For a more relaxed journey to the summit the Snowdon Mountain Railway departs from the base station in the centre of Llanberis and takes you on a leisurely journey to the summit by train.

Around Snowdon there are a number of other top attractions, take in the wonder of an underground electricity power station at Electric Mountain or take a tour beside Llyn Padarn on the small gauge railway and explore the Padarn Country Park.

The Llyn Peninsula


To the west of Snowdonia lies the beautiful Llyn Peninsula much of which is designated an 'Area of outstanding natural beauty' and although only 8 miles wide is packed with visitor attractions, countryside walks, and beautiful beaches.

The Llyn Peninsula is often called the Welsh Riviera and it is not difficult to see why when first visiting. The region is lined with sandy beaches and has a more moderate climate than other regions of Gwynedd.

There are 3 major towns on the Llyn Peninsula, Criccieth, Pwllheli, and Abersoch and all draw visitors for their watersports and activities. Close to Pwhelli is Hafan y Mor Holiday Park a large Haven caravan park and the region is dotted with self catering cottages and caravan sites.

Sailing is an understandably popular pursuit on the Llyn Peninsula and the marina at Pwhelli is excellent. Hill walking is another activity that draws visitors to the region with many popular walks being mapped out to suit all tastes. Of course, you shouldn't forget that the area is ideal for exploring Snowdonia which is less than half and hour away by car.

The Llyn Peninsula is a land of myth and legend and a stronghold of Welsh language and culture.

There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat on the Llyn Peninsula from fish and chips to top quality restaurants of which one is Plas Bodegroes, a gourmet restaurant with rooms located a few miles inland from Pwhelli.