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Capel Curig

Capel Curig keeps the mountains close. Peaks crowd the skyline, and trails lead from the village into the hills. The Llugwy runs through it.

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Culture4/5

Eglwys Santes Julitta

Small church in Capel Curig.

Shop4.7/5

Joe Brown Shop

Outdoor gear shop with hiking equipment and footwear.

Landmark4.9/5

Llynnau Mymbyr

Nestled in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, Llynnau Mymbyr offers breathtaking views of serene lakes surrounded by majestic mountains, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Landmark4.9/5

Moel Siabod

Mountain above Betws-y-Coed with views across Snowdonia. The final climb to the summit is a steep scramble over rocks.

Landmark5/5

Creigiau Gleision

Nestled in Trefriw, Creigiau Gleision captivates visitors with its stunning slate cliffs and breathtaking landscapes, offering a true taste of North Wales’ natural beauty and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Landmark4.7/5

Pen Llithrig y Wrach

Landmark4/5

Gallt yr Ogof

Landmark4.9/5

Glyder Fawr

Get ready for an adventure on Glyder Fawr, the majestic peak in Snowdonia! Standing at 1,001 meters, it’s perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Hike past breathtaking landscapes, jagged rock formations, and panoramic views that’ll make your heart sing. Don’t forget your camera—you’ll want to capture the beauty of this epic Welsh wonder! 🌄✨

Landmark4.8/5

Llyn Crafnant

Landmark4.8/5

Llyn Geirionydd

Landmark4.2/5

Capel Curig Training Camp

Landmark4.3/5

Capel Curig Community Centre

Capel Curig community center with a separate kitchen, meeting rooms and Wi-Fi.

Landmark5/5

Nant Ffrancon Pass

Landmark

Craiglwyn

Mountain peak near Trefriw, Wales.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Caffi Siabod

This A5 cafe in Capel Curig serves breakfast and lunch, with coffee and tea. Sit inside or out, with mountain views.

Cafe5/5

Plas Y Brenin - Licensed Cafe

Cafe4.7/5

Pen Y Gwryd Hotel

This Welsh hotel displays climbing boots and Sir Edmund Hillary’s gear on its walls. A gong calls guests to breakfast in the dining hall.

Stays

Stay4.6/5

The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel

The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel in Capel Curig offers family rooms with garden, mountain, and river views. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hostel provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and a sun terrace. Additional amenities include hypoallergenic bedding and a ground-floor unit. Snowdon is 11 km away, Snowdon Mountain Railway 17 km, and Portmeirion 33 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 127 km distant. Guests highly rate the kitchen, room comfort, and host.

Stay5/5

Pitch and Hike (No Vehicle Access)

Woodland campsite with flat pitches, clean toilets and drinking water. Trees dot the pitches, with some suited to hammocks and tarps.

Stay4.8/5

Garth Campsite

Stay4.8/5

St Curig’s Church

Welcome to St Curig’s Church in picturesque Capel Curig! Dating back to the 12th century, this charming church is surrounded by stunning views of Snowdonia National Park. Explore the peaceful churchyard and marvel at the historic architecture. Don’t forget to snap a photo for Instagram!

Stay4.6/5

Caseg Fraith Hut

This mountaineering hut in Capel Curig has bunk rooms and a shared kitchen. Wet gear dries beside the coal fire in its snug.

Stay4.6/5

Bryn Brethynau Barn

Nestled in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, Bryn Brethynau Barn offers a unique blend of rustic charm and breathtaking scenery, making it an iconic destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Stay4.4/5

Gwern Gof Isaf Farm & Campsite

Stay4.4/5

Gwern Gof Uchaf

Stay4.5/5

Bryn Tyrch Farm Campsite

Nestled in the stunning landscape of Capel Curig, Bryn Tyrch Farm Campsite offers breathtaking mountain views, tranquil surroundings, and direct access to outdoor adventures, making it an ideal retreat for nature lovers and explorers.

Things To Do
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24 h

Climbing and Hiking Activities in Snowdonia

Rock climbing and scrambling is the ultimate adventure that takes you to the most stunning places on the biggest cliffs. It is a different world with a vertical horizon that will blow your mind! Are you new to rock climbing or looking to improve your skills? We can help you become an independent climber, mountaineer, and explorer, just like the ones you see on the telly. Our courses are tailored to your objectives and previous experience. They range from one to four days.

$258.47

5/5

4 h

Extreme Canyoning in Snowdonia

Big jumps, fast slides, thrilling zip lines, abseiling down waterfalls. These trips are your classic top notch canyoning experiences. Expect to have a lot of fun in a stunning enclosed environment. We're proud to offer some of the best canyoning experiences in the area. These trips are very popular and we have a few different venues, depending on the groups ability and experience. Each trip is tailored towards the participants. Private bookings can be made, or you can join a public booking. All under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

$108.83

5/5

2 h

Whitewater Rafting Activity, Bala,Wales

The Ultimate Session is unique in the UK, offering continuous world-class rapids, with almost no flat water between! A dam release guarantees the quality and constancy of rapids. (Other UK rivers cannot promise this due to unpredictable British weather!) Your adventure will start and end at our riverside centre with thick 4-season wetsuits and full safety equipment allocation. After a quick instructional session, we will bus you to the head of the river where a massive 9 cumecs of pure mountain water begins it's cascade through ancient woodland. This is the country's best whitewater rafting, staffed by guides with international experience. Over 3 descents you will play, freestyle and surf down fast, clean whitewater, each run increasing in excitement and challenge. A spectacular choice for a rainy day activity, the weather cannot soak you more than we will! On a hot day, nothing feels fresher than punching through rapid after rapid. This is a truly wild day out!

$85.70

5/5

3 h

Gorge Scrambling in Snowdonia

Discover the heart of Wales by scrambling up a lush green, temperate rainforest. One of Wales' hidden gems, an activity that always inspires people to come back wanting more. Expect a number of challenges along the way as you work your way in and out of pools, over/ under boulders and up/ down waterfalls. This is a fantastic activity for families and adult groups alike and a perfect introduction to the sport of canyoning. If you are after more jumps, slides, abseils, we'd recommend you look at our Extreme Canyoning option, which is a bit more adrenaline focused. We're proud to work in all the gorges and canyons in Snowdonia and this is the best gorge scrambling experience in the area. All under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

$108.83

5/5

8 h

Snowdon Sunrise Hike

• OUR MOST POPULAR SNOWDON ADVENTURE! • See the sun rise from the summit of Snowdon • Small group adventures loved by 100% of hikers • Great for solo travellers, friends and families Nothing can be more magical than watching the sun rise over the mountains whilst stood at the summit of Snowdon, the highest point in Wales. Join us on this unique challenge to climb Snowdon while most are still in bed. You’ll start your climb while it’s still dark with the only light coming from your head torch and the moon. Safely accompanied by your mountain guide you’ll arrive at the summit just in time to watch the sun rise in the distance. Client satisfaction is our top priority. Our Snowdon Sunrise hikes are recommended by 100% of previous customers. We’re the number one outdoor adventure provider in the area and five-times recipient of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

$87.06

5/5

7 h

Rock Climbing & Abseiling in Snowdonia / on Anglesey

Climb the rocky cliffs, abseil down the vertical walls, conquer your fears and learn/ improve your skills. One of the oldest and most renowned adventure sports in the UK which continues to gain popularity. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber we offer a range of adventurous climbing experiences. All our instructors are experienced rock climbers both across the UK and overseas and will offer personal coaching tips to help you become better, more efficient climbers. All under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

$136.04

5/5

9 h

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Begin with a visit to the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre for sweeping views of Pen y Fan. Then to Hay-on-Wye, world famous “Town of Books,” with independent bookshops and cafés. Enjoy time to explore and relax over lunch in this unique town. We then continue deeper into the national park, stopping at the atmospheric Castell Bronllys set above the River Llynfi, a glimpse into medieval Wales and wonderful countryside views. Next, Tretower Court and Castle a medieval fortified manor house. Step back in time as you wander through its halls. Enjoy a drive through the picturesque town of Crickhowell, on and into the hills for a scenic stop at Keepers Pond for panoramic views and absorb the beauty of the landscape. Finally to Blaenavon a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll visit the historic ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museum, where the story of coal mining and industry is brought vividly to life, the landscape still marked by quarries, furnaces, and mining heritage.

$319.69

5/5

5 h

Underground Adventure in Snowdonia

This is an authentic experience exploring an abandoned mine, with various optional challenges; involving climbing, an abseil, a tyrolean (short zipline) and a short boat crossing. There isn't anything artificial about this trip with the addition of safety anchors being the only changes you'll find in the mine, where necessary, as such, it is most similar to caving with the only lights being those on your headtorches (provided). This is the perfect family adventure, Stag/Hen do activity and couple challenge.

$122.44

5/5

1 h

Anglesey Menai Strait Boat Trips to The Bridges

Discover Anglesey's coastline from a whole new perspective. You'll set off from Beaumaris Pier, cruising along the Menai Strait & into Port Penrhyn (tides permitting), then past Bangor Pier, the longest pier in Wales at 1,500ft! Our qualified skippers ensure a safe & enjoyable experience aboard our high-powered 600bhp RIBs. On The Bridges Tour, you'll get up close to: - Magnificent buildings including Plas Newydd & Millionaire's Row - The Menai Bridge - completed in 1826 & best appreciated from below, where you can marvel at its enormity & imagine ships of old navigating its treacherous arches! - The Swellies - your skipper will navigate strong currents & whirlpools that have caught out many a seafarer over the years, watching out for shipwrecks along the way! Please note: if you'd like to experience wildlife on the Puffin Island Tour, you'll need to book onto our 9:30am, 11am, or 3:30pm trip, as these are the only sailings that include this route.

$47.61

4.7/5

Llanberis, Conwy and Caernarfon Castle: A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Snowdonia

Are you looking for a way to see Snowdonia without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • Discover the local lore you wouldn’t find in guide books including how the Welsh language has survived to this day, and what a pobty ping is while driving around part of Edward I’s Iron Ring • Hear from producer Amanda Whitehead, a tour guide with a history degree and over 20 • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

$11.99

5/5

72 h

Wales' West Coast RoadTrip Guidebook: Llŷn Peninsula to St Davids

This self-guided Wales's West Coast road trip is designed to show how the landscapes connect. Rather than simply following a line along the coast, the guide reveals how the character of the shoreline changes from the coves of the Llŷn Peninsula to the horizons of Cardigan Bay and dramatic cliffs. The guide links 17 destinations with viewpoints, beaches, walking routes and historic sites, helping you discover places that are often missed when planning independently. Travel the full Llŷn-to-St Davids route or explore individual sections depending on time. Along the way the journey includes castles, harbour towns, the Wales Coast Path and wildlife-rich waters. Rather than a fixed itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible planning ideas so you can adapt the journey around weather, walking routes and time available. With 12 months access included, you can start planning before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

$17.67

6 h

Snowdon Sunrise Guided Hike

Embark on a magical night hike up Snowdon, guided by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting at 01:30 AM, this adventure leads you to the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture stunning moments against the backdrop of a new day breaking over Wales. After your descent, treat yourself to a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment, perfect for fueling up post-hike. Ideal for adventurers and nature lovers, this experience combines the thrill of nighttime exploration with breathtaking views. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent around 01:30 AM - Reach the summit for a breathtaking sunrise at 5:15 AM - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)

$340.10

5/5

6 h

Snowdon Private Guided Night Hike With Sunrise

Conquer Snowdon under the stars with a guided night walk led by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting from around 01:30 AM, this journey takes you up Snowdon at a friendly pace, ensuring you reach the summit 30 minutes before sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture unforgettable moments with a photo at the top as the day breaks. After the descent, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike, this experience combines the thrill of night hiking with the beauty of a sunrise over Wales. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent from 01:30 AM - Reach the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)

$340.10

9 h

Private Tour: Three Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon

Discover the history of Wales on a full-day tour from Cardiff. Visit the Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre, the National Legionary Museum, the Roman Baths, Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey, Caerphilly Castle, and Calidcot Castle. This tour is FULLY INCLUSIVE of ALL attraction admissions! On this tour you will have a fully licensed taxi driver AND a professional tourist guide who will give you 100% attention at all times. Collection and drop off from your hotel/accommodation. We are fully qualified guides with deep knowledge of Wales and its history and we are trained to deliver group tours in Wales. We will have an hour or more at each attraction, with travelling time making up the rest of the nine hours. We'll stop for lunch in Caerleon in a lovely cafe or bakery. We will not drop you off in a car park and say, 'There's the castle, off you go! This tour is gently guided with the tour guide accompanying you into all attractions!

$1,836.53

4.9/5

9 h

From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon

This tour covers all attraction admissions! Travel in comfort in a luxury, fully electric small-group vehicle with your expert Mountain Leader and Green Badge Tourist Guide. Discover Roman Caerleon’s Amphitheatre, once alive with games and linked to King Arthur, and explore the National Roman Legion Museum and Roman Baths. Step back in time at majestic Chepstow Castle and find peace among the inspiring ruins of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley. Marvel at Caerphilly Castle with its famous leaning tower, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Caldicot Castle set in its country park. In winter, tours operate 9:30am–4:30pm due to seasonal opening hours of museums/castles.

$360.50

5/5

6 h

Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

• Climb Snowdon with local mountain guides • Small group adventures loved by 100% of hikers • Great for solo travellers, friends and families • BOOK THROUGH TO NOVEMBER 2026! High on many people's bucket list is conquering the summit of Snowdon - the highest point in the British Isles outside of the Scottish Highlands and at 1085m (3,560 feet) above sea level it's no mean feat. Our small group experiences are led by qualified, local mountain guides who use their expert knowledge to take you away from the main hiking paths (and crowds) to give you a unique day out. Client satisfaction is our top priority. Our Climb Snowdon hikes are recommended by 100% of previous customers. We’re the number one outdoor adventure provider in the area and five-times recipient of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.

$73.46

Holy Island Coastal Path Uncovered Walking Tour

Start at the coastal village of Trearddur, known for an early Celtic female named Saint Ffraid (St Bridget in English), its wonderful beaches, its fine houses and famously unique sailing boats. As we tour the village we'll learn who lived there over years and I'll share what I know about its heritage and culture. You will hear stories of saints and sailors, and the village's role during World War II. Leaving Trearddur we will appreciate the rugged Holy Island coastline, following part of the Coastal Path as it hugs the cliffs of the tempestuous Irish Sea as we head towards the hamlet of Rhoscolyn. Breathtaking views of Snowdonia and the Llyn Pennisula, superb geology along the route On this Trail, you will be accompanied by a local Welsh-speaking guide who will give meaning to the names of places we meet along the way.

$224.46

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Learn to forage in Llangollen

This is an immersive learning experience for all. An opportunity to learn more about the plants and fungi that are growing all around you, and what uses they have. This is a great experience which can enrich all your future outdoor experiences!

$61.22

5/5

1 h

Anglesey Wildlife Boat Trips to Puffin Island

Explore the stunning coastline of Anglesey and the Menai Strait on an exhilarating boat tour. Hop aboard our high-powered 600bhp RIBs and set out to Puffin Island, where you can witness diverse wildlife and historic sights up close. Our qualified skippers ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, sharing insights into the local history and wildlife along the way. Perfect for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. On our Puffin Island Tour, keep an eye out for: - Puffins, seabirds, and seals - Possible dolphin or porpoise sightings - Penmon Lighthouse - Local shipwrecks Please note: if you'd like to experience The Bridges Tour, you'll need to book onto our 2pm trip, as this is the only sailing that includes this route. Enjoy the thrill of the ride and the beauty of nature with us on this unforgettable journey.

$47.61

5/5

What’s Occurin’? - A Gavin & Stacey Self-Guided Tour of Barry

Experience the heart of Gavin & Stacey on this 90-minute self-guided walking tour through Barry. You'll explore iconic filming locations while uncovering the town's history as a massive coal-exporting port. Key Highlights: Visit the real houses used for Stacey’s and Bryn’s homes on Trinity Street. See locations featured in Doctor Who and Torchwood near the regenerated docklands. Explore Nessa’s Slots, Marco’s Café, and the "Dave’s Coaches" bus stop. Discover the "crazy golf" course and the golden sands of Whitmore Bay. Learn the legend of St. Baruc and why 60% of Wales watched the 2024 finale.