There are many attractions in the area surrounding
Cil-Coed Uchaf. Listed on this page you will find just a few of them, all of which are
within a thirty-minute drive from the cottages. While you're visiting us, why not have a go at
speaking a little of our language with the help of our fun Welsh
Phrase Guide! You can try out your new skills at many of the places
listed below.
The Electric
Mountain in Llanberis; a tour to the inside of the
mountain.
The newly-opened Fun
Centre in a magnificent old church in Caernarfon,
ideal for the youngsters should we have a rainy day!
A newly-completed narrow
gauge Steam Railway, which runs along the old track from near Caernarfon
castle to Waeunfawr in the Snowdonia mountain range. This is a wonderful journey which
will take you through approximately five miles of stunningly beautiful countryside.
Plas Menai
on the Menai Straits, where there are all kinds of water sports facilities.
Travel from
Holyhead to Dublin in only 90 minutes by fast ferry - a great day out!
Visit the Sea Zoo
over on Anglesey, or the Hen Blas with all of its farm activities. With all types of
animals, plus tractor rides, children love this one.
The Slate Caverns
at Blaenau Ffestiniog, the Snowdon Mountain Railway, and the magnificent Caernarfon Castle.
Caernarfon Airport, where
you can enjoy a plane ride around the summit of Snowdon or above the
Castle.
Visit the Italian Village
of Portmeirion, made famous by the TV Series "The
Prisoner" or explore the excellent covered beaches on the Llyn Peninsula and the
Black Rock Sands at Portmadog.
There are beautiful lakes
and reefers for fishing, and golfing at Nefyn, Harlach, Pwllheli, and Caernarfon. Horse
riding facilities are nearby, and of course there are ideal walking areas all around. |