Snowdonia: Top 10 Things To Do

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  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2020
  • My guide for the best things to do in Snowdonia & Anglesey. From climbing to the summit of Snowdon to the mind blowing Conwy Castle! Snowdonia is a national park in North West Wales, not only does it contain the highest peak in wales, but also some breathtaking castles, gorgeous towns and Anglesey has some of the most peaceful coastline you could imagine! All these things are in such a small area which makes it the perfect place for a holiday! So here is my top 10 things to do whilst on holiday Snowdonia.
    For another 10 incredible things to do in Snowdonia check out this video next:
    • Snowdonia | Finding Th...
    There are so many things to do in Wales in general, here is my full playlist about all things Wales:
    • AlexTravels Across Wales
    firstly in Snowdonia you must climb the highest peak in wales, in this video i will give you full advice on the many ways to get to the summit of Snowdon. Firstly you can walk on the Pyg Track, probably the most well known track the Pyg is also the shortest and with only a few short climbs anyone with an average level of fitness can tackle this path. Then we have the Snowdon mountain Railway, this train is perfect for anyone who wants to see the epic views all over Snowdonia from the summit without the climb. Then for the people seeking more of a challenge I would suggest the Rhyd Ddu path. climbing along the ridgeline this requires some confidence and steady footing, but the reward is some of the best views I have ever seen!
    - Link to article about the story of Bedgellert and Gelert the Dog -
    www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK...
    Other than this you can see the amazing walled town of Conwy, the guinness world record for the smallest house in Great Britain as well as Conwy Castle. go over to Anglesey and walk around the coast at the South Stack Lighthouse. see the town with the 2nd longest name in Europe and more castles than you can imagine and so much more! Here is the full list from the video:
    - Climb Snowdon (the highest peak in Wales)
    - Option 1: The Pyg Track
    - Option 2: Snowdon Mountain Railway
    - Option 3: The Rhyd Ddu Path
    - Visit The Town of Conwy
    - See The Smallest House in Great Britain
    - Visit Conwy Castle
    - Visit The Town of Holyhead on Holy Island
    - See The South Stack Lighthouse & Take A Walk Around The Coastline of Anglesey
    - Visit Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
    - Visit Beddgelert
    - Visit Cricceth Castle
    - Cisit Caernarfon Castle
    I will be making another video soon about the perfect Wales Road Trip based on the Road Trip I did when making these videos
    For more details on these places and much more make sure you subscribe as I will be posting more about Wales as well as The Lake District very soon. New videos every week!
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    / @alextravels1
    Make sure to leave a like on the video if you enjoyed! Let me know in the comments if you have visited Snowdonia and if you thought I missed anything off the list, and feel free to subscribe for more!

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  • @AlexTravels1
    @AlexTravels1  Před měsícem

    Hi everyone! This is one of the first videos I made on CZcams, so I have since made an improved/updated version of the “10 Best Things To Do in Snowdonia”, that you can watch here if you like: czcams.com/video/HO8XDzdmcXs/video.html

  • @NotAnotherAdventure
    @NotAnotherAdventure Před 3 lety +8

    Snowdonia is certainly a gem in Wales! Beautiful scenery, and a cracking list you've got there!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      It definitely is! It's my favourite part of Wales, more mountains to climb than you could ever want!

  • @corbdim1421
    @corbdim1421 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video, looking forward for some more. Thanks!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed, I've got some videos from the Peak District coming very soon!

  • @TheTravelingSwiss
    @TheTravelingSwiss Před 3 lety +6

    wow! so gorgeous. Wales has never really been on my radar but thanks to you I'm definitely considering it now. Will have to check out your whole playlist next!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      I think Wales is overlooked a lot and people look toward Cornwall or The Lake District, but for some awesome scenery, castles and epic mountain walks. It's an incredible place!

  • @TomtilLetsplays1987
    @TomtilLetsplays1987 Před 3 lety +5

    Fantastic video! Loved watching it! Looks absolutely amazing! :)

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thankyou, I'm glad you enjoyed! Snowdonia is an incredible place, amazing scenery!

  • @benhammedia9940
    @benhammedia9940 Před 3 lety +7

    What a beautiful part of the world, need to get myself there one day.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      I would definitely recommend it. Wales has some of the best scenery in the UK in my opinion!😀

  • @gugenheimer7728
    @gugenheimer7728 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your energy!
    Useful info, too.
    Thank you!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth6275 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing Snowdonia

  • @angleseyisle
    @angleseyisle Před 2 lety +1

    Some of my fave places to visit

  • @toolboxtalking
    @toolboxtalking Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, I am heading there for my 40th and can’t wait to visit a few of the places on your list 👍

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      There's so much to do, you'll see something awesome around every corner, enjoy!

  • @jeremysymes
    @jeremysymes Před 3 lety +4

    I love wales I would love to visit again next year thanks for a great video 😀

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      Thankyou, in glad you enjoyed! It is incredible snowdonia was definitely my favourite part of Wales for the scenery, And if you like climbing mountains I think it's one of the best in the UK!

  • @VaGar0Zz
    @VaGar0Zz Před 3 lety +3

    planning a trip right now, and this was super helpful. Thanks, Alex!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad it was helpful! I've got a final Wales video going up this week going through my road trip day by day around the Wales coastline!

    • @VaGar0Zz
      @VaGar0Zz Před 3 lety

      @@AlexTravels1 not gonna lie. I’m intrigued

  • @nataliebaines6445
    @nataliebaines6445 Před 3 lety +1

    A great guide for people

  • @discoveranglesey9116
    @discoveranglesey9116 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great vlog, thanks for featuring our little part of world.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety +1

      Snowdonia and Anglesey are definitely my favourite parts of Wales, I actually just got back from another trip to Snowdonia a couple weeks ago as I felt like there was so much I missed the first time! So I've got more videos from Snowdonia coming soon!

  • @soniamalcisi8272
    @soniamalcisi8272 Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice speaker , wonderful land

  • @tilly1017
    @tilly1017 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this amazing video..please do more

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed! I recently posted a part 2 of this video with another 10 things to do in Snowdonia!

  • @ranshinipiyumika737
    @ranshinipiyumika737 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s amazing 🤩

  • @BeInspiredToTravel
    @BeInspiredToTravel Před 3 lety +1

    Great video Alex 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @PostcardAndAPint
    @PostcardAndAPint Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this. Great vid. We are hoping to do some filming in Anglesey soon. Going to wait for a lovely day though! Great tips x

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Anglesey was amazing! I wished I had more time to spend there, I'll definitely need to go back and explore all the corners of Anglesey in more detail!

  • @harveycox7516
    @harveycox7516 Před 3 lety +1

    great vid man!!!!!

  • @christrickett3291
    @christrickett3291 Před 3 lety +1

    I climbed Snowdon a few times, one time we had bad weather and couldn't make it to the top. On the way down we got drenched and for some stupid reason I hadn't taken a change, so when we got back to the car I had to just get most of the layers off. But the tradition was after a walk with my dad we went for a curry and there was no changing that one, and I remember walking down Welshpool High Street in a pair of underpants and a cycling top.

  • @adventurecouple1015
    @adventurecouple1015 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video and really detailed. Looks like a lovely part of the U.K.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! Snowdonia was definitely my favourite part of Wales, hiking paradise in my opinion!!

  • @calliecane7487
    @calliecane7487 Před 3 lety +3

    Looks like a stunning part of Wales. Only been to Tenby but will def check out these other places when I am that way again, hopefully after covid

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Indeed! I'll definitely be going back to Snowdonia after covid, if you like hiking up mountains you cant beat it!

  • @clivezon
    @clivezon Před 3 lety +6

    Hey alex, great video. I can’t wait to see your future travels and videos. Ive been to wales before and this video just takes me back to wonderful memories. Keep it up!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed! Wales is incredible one of my favourite parts of the UK. Epic coastlines, Castles, Mountains and more, what more could you want!😀

    • @clivezon
      @clivezon Před 3 lety +2

      AlexTravels Yes that’s true and the way you showed wales in this video just justifies that. 😀

    • @jaylenshiloh9783
      @jaylenshiloh9783 Před 2 lety

      Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account..?
      I somehow forgot my password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

    • @rickyharrison6697
      @rickyharrison6697 Před 2 lety

      @Jaylen Shiloh Instablaster =)

  • @aryon_films834
    @aryon_films834 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed! Snowdonia is an incredible place!

  • @gaudetjaja
    @gaudetjaja Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for these tips. I am heading there tomorrow and the weather is going to be ABSOLUTELY SHITE by the looks of it. I did come prepared with raincoat but you had some nice ideas for things to do inside so thanks.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, glad you found the video helpful! I've been to Snowdonia many times over the years, and I think for 90% of those trips it was raining... just part of the Snowdonia charm😂

  • @pingu0093
    @pingu0093 Před 3 lety +3

    Eryri - Snowdonia
    Yr Wyddfa - Snowdon
    Rhyd ddu - Reed thee
    Ynys Lawd - South Stack
    Just call it Llanfairpwll - thats what we do
    Beddgelert 👍( only two miles from Dinas Emrys which is the origin of the Welsh dragon)
    Cricieth 👍
    Good video 👍

  • @comrade__945
    @comrade__945 Před 3 lety +1

    After lockdown being ease off in UK time to get myself there , long trip waiting from Norfolk.Thank dude .,now I know what to do there 😃

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety +1

      I'd definitely recommend it, I recently returned from Snowdonia again a couple weeks ago, so I've got more videos coming very soon from here, my favourite national park!

  • @Smouty-hx6ce
    @Smouty-hx6ce Před 2 lety +1

    wales is the best ! proud to live in it

  • @Danny_Transition_Patrol
    @Danny_Transition_Patrol Před rokem +1

    Get yourself to Barmouth, bottom end of Snowdonia but one of the most beautiful places, we have a caravan in Tal-y-bont just outside Barmouth, and Harlech castle is on route to Barmouth too, nice day out at the castle, but Barmouth has some stunning walks and scenery, definitely a must go place!

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před rokem

      I'll be heading back to Snowdonia soon, I can't wait! and I'll certainly check out your suggestions, I have visited Harlech Castle but never gone to Barmouth. Stunning walks and scenery sound great to me!

  • @t-musicplaylist3983
    @t-musicplaylist3983 Před 3 lety +4

    I love wales !

  • @exploringwales1424
    @exploringwales1424 Před rokem +1

    Great video, good channel ... Happy to support you 😁

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @MindTravelsChannel
    @MindTravelsChannel Před rokem

    Great video and channel -- liked and subscribed!

  • @liv_in_cornwall
    @liv_in_cornwall Před 3 lety +1

    New sub! These videos are just what I was looking for as inspo for our own Welsh road trip this summer. Are you planning on putting out the rest of your road trip videos any time soon?

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      These were the main 3 videos I made of my Welsh road trip, but basically, the structure of the trip was:
      Day 1 - Cardiff
      Day 2-5 - Pembrokeshire Coast & Tenby
      Day 6 - Aberystwyth
      Day 7-10 - Snowdonia
      And then I drove back along north coast of Wales.
      But I may make a final video putting everywhere in order and mapping out the full route of my road trip, as I've had a few requests now, so stay tuned!😃

    • @liv_in_cornwall
      @liv_in_cornwall Před 3 lety

      @@AlexTravels1 yeah I think a summary video would be good. Look forward to seeing where else you go now that lockdown is almost over! 😊

  • @Danny_Transition_Patrol
    @Danny_Transition_Patrol Před rokem +1

    It’s pronounced Rhyd De, which I only know thanks to riding on the Welsh highland railway! 👍🏻

  • @imasarevans725
    @imasarevans725 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your video and like you a lot, you make me laugh! Thank you and will subscribe... Best of luck to you x

  • @darthmong7196
    @darthmong7196 Před 2 lety +1

    I may be inventing trivia here but I thought Llanfairpwllgwyn....was also the birthplace of the WI.
    Beddgelert is my favourite place in the world. I'm glad you noted the drinking establishments. Generally speaking, the ones nearer the bridge are better in the wet/cold, whilst the ones higher up aka the Royal Goat are better in the hotter balmy nights, should there be any!!
    Cadwaladers ice cream is a must in Criccieth.
    Subbed, gonna check out your playlist.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the info! I'm heading back to Snowdonia this summer so I'll definitely check out Cadwaladers in Cricceth, can't beat ice cream by the sea! 😂

  • @joshuanason6053
    @joshuanason6053 Před 3 lety +5

    Hey Alex! I love the pyg track of Snowdonia. Did you stay at the hostel at pen y pass? Right at the bottom of snowdon. Great place to stay and the start and end of the trek.
    Also Conwy castle
    Looks sick. Next time I climb I’ll for sure go visit!
    Keep it up dude. New sub here

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed! The Pyg track is great, although next time I go I want to attempt the Crib Goch path and try a bit of scrambling! I didn't stay at the hostel because I didn't actually realise it was there, I'll definitely think about it next time though! And Conwy is an epic day trip!

    • @Robsadventures06
      @Robsadventures06 Před 3 lety

      @@AlexTravels1 I've done crib goch its pretty easy just exposed

    • @G1NZOU
      @G1NZOU Před 3 lety

      Caernarfon and Beaumaris are also excellent castles to visit

  • @Royalizzieadventures
    @Royalizzieadventures Před 3 lety +3

    Cool :)

  • @GuylikeJay
    @GuylikeJay Před 3 lety +1

    Went to Holyhead then into snowdonia this weekend, snowdonia blew me away with its beauty! It’s incredible, I’m of to the Peak District national park next weekend, have you been any if so any recommendations ? :)

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Funnily enough I'm back in the Peak District in around 3 weeks time so I'll be making some more videos from there! I have visited before although only for a couple of days but I would recommend Dovedale and Monsal Dale for 2 epic hikes! I also have a video about these 2 hikes on my channel in case you're interested: czcams.com/video/RYpY9QhKFiw/video.html
      Have a great trip!

  • @Hamed-UK
    @Hamed-UK Před 2 lety +1

    Mate you bring the nice mommy to me!!
    I really like this video such a great one, cheers ..

  • @n.snoozzz9377
    @n.snoozzz9377 Před rokem

    4:45 so cute haha

  • @lizavernygorova8998
    @lizavernygorova8998 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi! Thanks for the video! Will I be able to explore Snowdonia without a car?

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Indeed! There are quite a lot or regular buses going all over Snowdonia.
      Infact I believe as of right now its being advised that more people make use of the buses as Snowdonia is becoming overflowing with cars

  • @paullowe2807
    @paullowe2807 Před 2 lety +1

    Good places. Also would love to visit Betws-y-Coed.

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Betws-y-Coed was great! We visited there recently, in fact I actually made a second top 10 things to do in Snowdonia as I felt that there were so many amazing places I missed out in this video. Here's a link in case you're interested: czcams.com/video/HO8XDzdmcXs/video.html

  • @babarshehzad8856
    @babarshehzad8856 Před 2 lety +1

    🤩👌

  • @mRakmYaer
    @mRakmYaer Před 3 lety +1

    Conway is the best to visit, hardest to photograph

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      I'm back in Conwy in a couple of weeks time, this time to explore inside the castle as it was closed last time, We'll be attempting some photography... so we'll see how it goes😂

  • @Oliverrr08
    @Oliverrr08 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm on my way to Snowdonia

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      Enjoy your trip! I actually just got back from a second trip to Snowdonia a couple weeks ago, in fact that's my next video coming soon! If you like hiking mountains but want to do something different to Snowdon, my recent Snowdonia highlight was climbing Glyder Fawr! ...absolutely incredible!

  • @bob.b164
    @bob.b164 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Alex do we need a vehicle on our own for when exploring snowdonia?

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 2 lety

      I believe there are buses on all the main routes, it's only for any places that are off the beaten track you might have some issues if exploring by bus

  • @frenchbottle4251
    @frenchbottle4251 Před 3 lety +3

    My Teacher gave this video to me xD

  • @sewwilson4185
    @sewwilson4185 Před 3 lety +2

    Caernarfon Castle is where prince Charles was crowned the Prince of Wales.

  • @peterlewis3540
    @peterlewis3540 Před 3 lety +1

    Snowdon may be the tallest mountain, south of the Scottish Highlands, but there are finer mountains, and mountain ranges, in the Snowdonia National Park.
    There's the incredible Carneddau, which see hardly any walkers, and my real favourite, is the Rhinog range, above Harlech.
    Do not put Snowdon at the top of your list, as you are missing a lot of equally fine mountains in such a compact area of North Wales

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the comment! And I agree, I just returned from another trip to Snowdonia last week and climbed Glyder Fawr... and I think it beat Snowdon on scenery, quietness, peacefulness and how fun it was to climb! Infact, I've got another video coming out soon with 10 more things to do in Snowdonia, as there's so much to do there!

  • @ifanroberts7148
    @ifanroberts7148 Před 3 lety

    not to nitpick but its spelled Beddgelert. (Bedd meaning grave in Welsh)

  • @nicholasjones7312
    @nicholasjones7312 Před 3 lety +3

    Rhyd Ddu is pronounced Rreed Thee

  • @meeeny
    @meeeny Před 2 lety +1

    Gilbert 😔

  • @neuro_am_wannsee313
    @neuro_am_wannsee313 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice :) It is necesary to have a car to visit this lovely place?:)

  • @Robsadventures06
    @Robsadventures06 Před 3 lety +3

    You missed tryfan :(

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      I know! I didn't get time to climb tryfan and opted for Snowdon instead, but since then and hearing about tryfan I'm sad I missed it! I'll have to go back next summer and give it a go!!

  • @bhughes1986
    @bhughes1986 Před 3 lety +1

    'Rhid Thee'

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I'll get my head around Welsh names one day! I'm heading back to Snowdonia in a couple weeks to do this exact path!

  • @michaelcraven9012
    @michaelcraven9012 Před 3 lety +1

    Rhyd Ddu is pronounced Reed Thee

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I'm heading back to Snowdonia in a couple of weeks to climb this exact path... and now I can finally learn how to say it right!

  • @nicholasjones7312
    @nicholasjones7312 Před 3 lety +1

    Correction, Snowdon is not just the highest mountain in Wales, but the highest in both England and Wales!

  • @nigelwyn
    @nigelwyn Před 2 lety

    You really could have made a better effort at Welsh names. Rhyd Ddu sounds like "Rheed Thee". Criccieth sounds like "Crick Yeth".

  • @arizonaboleynworley
    @arizonaboleynworley Před 3 lety +1

    I think it's pronounced conwee (conwy) not Conway

    • @AlexTravels1
      @AlexTravels1  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed, I have since learned this😂 I'm actually in Snowdonia right now making another video... so hopeully this time I can learn to say some Welsh words right!

    • @arizonaboleynworley
      @arizonaboleynworley Před 3 lety

      @@AlexTravels1 well thanks for being a good sport about it instead of touchy. It's better to be corrected so you dont continue to use the wrong pronunciation I think. Snowdonia is so beautiful and fun so enjoy!!!! And I look forward to the new video

  • @kingflix5623
    @kingflix5623 Před 3 lety

    you lip sync