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Head North-East through Tremadog (A498) towards Beddgelert, a lovely mountain village to visit, especially in the summer when it is ablaze with flowers. It wins Britain in Bloom competitions year after year. It is steeped in Welsh mythology so be sure to visit the grave of the legendary greyhound Gelert.
From Beddgelert, travel to Llanberis along the A498, through spectacular mountain scenery, to the home of the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis Lake Railway and the Welsh Slate Museum and Electric Mountain.
Head North to Caernarfon ( A487), the ceremonial capital of Wales with its magnificent 13th Century Castle, a World Heritage Site. Continue towards Bangor, then head left and cross Thomas Telford’s Suspension Bridge over the Menai Straits onto the Isle of Anglesey. Take the A545 towards Beaumaris with its fine castle and pastel coloured houses, or the A5 towards Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the small village with the longest name in Wales! Discover the picturesque coves and sandy bays and, for families in particular, visit Anglesey Sea Zoo and Foel Farm Park in Brynsiencyn.
Head South West (A470) through Penrhyndeudraeth and then turn right towards the toll bridge and on to Harlech with its stunning 13th century Castle overlooking Cardigan Bay. Continue along the coast to Barmouth at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary with its spectacular backdrop of the southern Snowdonia mountains. Travel on to Dolgellau at the foot of Cader Idris, famous for its gold mines, and return along the A470 towards Trawsfynydd.
Head South East to Blaenau Ffestiniog (A470) and, just outside of the town, you will find the famous Llechwedd Slate Caverns, winner of all top tourism awards. Continue north along the A470, then take the A5 to Betws y Coed, a popular tourist spot. Visit Swallow Falls on the outskirts of the town continuing north to Capel Curig before taking the A4086 toward Snowdon, Beddgelert and Porthmadog.
Head East (A470) past Trawsfynydd Lake and take the A4212 over the Berwyn Mountains to Bala, set on the shores of Wales’s largest natural lake, Llyn Tegid, for a picnic. It is an international centre for water sports and can be viewed by travelling on the tiny Bala Lake Railway. Travel south on the A494 to the market town of Dolgellau and return
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