Conwy & The Surrounding Regions

The natural beauty of the area beckons to be explored.

Conwy ( previously spelt Conway ), is only 47 miles west of Chester along the A55 Expressway, with it's rich history reflected by the magnificent castle, town walls and quay.

So many stately homes and castles, such as Conwy and Caernarfon, are within easy reach. Also within easy reach are the attractions of Craft Centre's, Flour Mills, Slate Mines and the world famous Welsh Narrow Gauge Railways and lots more.

Regular sea angling trips operate from the Quay and the Conwy River is famous for its trout and salmon. View our links for more regional information.

The surrounding areas near to Conwy offer such activities as sailing, water sports, fishing, horse riding, hill walking but to name a few.

Distances to:

Anglesey - 18 miles

Beddgelert - 35 miles

Caernarfon - 23 miles

Chester - 47 miles

Colwyn Bay - 6 miles

Conwy - 1.5 miles

Llanberis - 22 miles

Llandudno - 4 miles

Menai Bridge - 18 miles

Portmadog - 40 miles

Snowdon - 22 miles

Llanrwst - 10 miles

Betws-y-Coed - 14 miles

About the local regions

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	Conwy (1.5 miles) Conwy Touring Park is only one and a half miles from Ancient Conwy with its medieval castle, centuries old buildings and complete town walls. Conwy is one of the most picturesque and historic towns of Great Britain, its location and harbour make it ideal for sailing and water sports. • Find out more and view useful links?
	Llanberis (22 miles) Where you will find the Snowdon Mountain Railway and walks up Snowdon. Further attractions include the “Electric Mountain” exhibition beside Llanberis Lake of the hyrdo electric installation built deep inside the mountain opposite Llanberis. • Find out more and view useful links?
	Conwy Valley The Conwy Valley is ideal for woodland and mountain walks, the locality also offers pony trekking, golf, tennis, squash, beaches, good food and an abundance of local inns of character, or why not take a picnic and spend a quiet day out fresh water fishing or boating on one of Snowdonia's beautiful mountain lakes. • Find out more and view useful links?
	Snowdonia National Park Centred on Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales (1,085 metres; 3,560 feet), Snowdonia is a compact region of distinctively shaped mountains, ideal for walking, climbing, and horse-riding. Snowdonia has a considerable industrial heritage which forms the theme of tours round Sygun Copper Mine, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, and Dinorwig underground hydro-electric power station. • Find out more and view useful links?
	Caernarfon (23 miles) With it's magnificent castle modelled by Edward 1 st on the old walls of old Constantinople (Istanbul in Turkey). • Find out more and view useful links?
	Llandudno Llandudno is Wales's largest resort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches, the award winning North Shore and the quiet, sand duned West Shore. Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendor, despite its modern attractions. Llandudno (4 miles) with its broad sweeping promenade.The tramway that climbs the Great Orme at Llandudno is the same type as was installed in Lisbon and San Francisco ! • Find out more and view useful links?
	Betws y Coed This idyllic Snowdonia village, with tumbling rivers, waterfalls, and mountains, is nestled in the tree-lined valley of the River Conwy. It has an antique church with a Norman font; old bridges, stone houses, and hotels on rocky outcrops; and woodland paths. • Find out more and view useful links?

Beddgelert ( 35 miles) with it's legend of the Welsh prince, the wolf and his loyal hunting hound.

Portmadog ( Portmadoc 40 miles) with its huge sandy beach at Black Rock Sands.

The island of Anglesey (18 miles) with it's wonderful beaches.

Conwy & The Surrounding Regions

About the local regions

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