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North Wales is one of the most dramatic and rewarding regions in the British Isles, a place where mountain landscapes of elemental power, a coastline of surprising variety and beauty, ancient fortified towns and a living Welsh language culture of remarkable depth and vitality combine to create a destination of exceptional and enduring appeal. Encompassing the counties of Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire, it is a region of such concentrated natural and cultural riches that it consistently exceeds the expectations of every visitor who makes the journey.
Snowdonia National Park is the magnificent centrepiece of the region, its soaring peaks, glacial lakes, ancient woodland and fast flowing rivers forming one of the most dramatic mountain landscapes in the British Isles. Snowdon itself, the highest mountain in Wales and England, draws walkers and railway passengers from across the world, yet the surrounding ranges offer equally spectacular experiences in landscapes that see a fraction of the crowds. The valleys, passes and lakes of Snowdonia — Llanberis, Ogwen, Nant Gwynant and Beddgelert among them — are places of such beauty and atmosphere that they reward exploration at any time of year and in any weather.
The coastline of North Wales stretches from the Dyfi estuary in the south to the Dee estuary in the north east, taking in the Llŷn Peninsula, one of the most ancient and spiritually significant landscapes in Wales, the island of Anglesey with its remarkable prehistoric monuments and magnificent beaches, and the traditional seaside resorts of the north Wales coast from Llandudno to Rhyl that have been drawing visitors from the English Midlands and beyond for generations.
The castles of North Wales form one of the most remarkable collections of medieval military architecture in Europe. Edward I’s great fortresses at Caernarfon, Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech were built to subdue a nation and remain today as monuments of extraordinary power and beauty that tell the story of Welsh history with a directness and drama that no museum can replicate.
Whether you are looking for a mountain adventure in Snowdonia, a beach holiday on Anglesey, a journey along the Llŷn Peninsula, a stay in the medieval splendour of Conwy or a leisurely exploration of the north Wales coast, this is a region of breathtaking beauty, ancient history and a Welsh cultural identity that asserts itself at every turn and enriches every visit.
