Where to stay near Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda?
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We are off to ride the long zip line thing late August time and need some recommendations on where to stay please.
Will be driving up from Southampton so 2 nights would be ideal. This is for my other halfs birthday. She's not fussy, but would like something that's not too shabby. Budget is as little as possible because I'm tight
Also, some recommendations on what else we can do when there. Will aim to arrive mid afternoon on a Saturday, Zip Wire Sunday morning and leave Monday late afternoon. I'd like to get a bike ride in at some point too (she won't join me so will need something to keep her entertained in the hotel).
Suggestions please.
Will be driving up from Southampton so 2 nights would be ideal. This is for my other halfs birthday. She's not fussy, but would like something that's not too shabby. Budget is as little as possible because I'm tight
Also, some recommendations on what else we can do when there. Will aim to arrive mid afternoon on a Saturday, Zip Wire Sunday morning and leave Monday late afternoon. I'd like to get a bike ride in at some point too (she won't join me so will need something to keep her entertained in the hotel).
Suggestions please.
It's all coming together nicely.
Saturday: 2.5hr drive up to Drayton Manor then a 2.5hr drive from Drayton Manor to Swallow Falls arriving in the evening.
Sunday: Walk up Snowdon via Pyg track or Miners track, back down on the train.
Monday: Zip wire in the morning, then 5hr drive home in the afternoon/evening stopping somewhere (Stratford upon Avon?)
My only issue is if she doesn't want to walk up Snowdon. It is her birthday after all! (I'd be delighted if it was mine!) so can anyone suggest a good backup plan for the Sunday if she decides against it?
Saturday: 2.5hr drive up to Drayton Manor then a 2.5hr drive from Drayton Manor to Swallow Falls arriving in the evening.
Sunday: Walk up Snowdon via Pyg track or Miners track, back down on the train.
Monday: Zip wire in the morning, then 5hr drive home in the afternoon/evening stopping somewhere (Stratford upon Avon?)
My only issue is if she doesn't want to walk up Snowdon. It is her birthday after all! (I'd be delighted if it was mine!) so can anyone suggest a good backup plan for the Sunday if she decides against it?
Slight spanner in the works. As suspected she doesn't want to walk up Snowdon on the Sunday. Looks like the Zoo in Colwyn Bay.
We've agreed to give Drayton Manor a miss on the Saturday so will be taking a bimble up to Wales on the Saturday.
Google maps suggests the best route from Southampton is A34, M40, M42, M6, M54 then A5. 255 miles and 4h55m.
I reckon there must be a better/more interesting route. Possibly heading into Wales slightly earlier? Any suggestions please?
We've agreed to give Drayton Manor a miss on the Saturday so will be taking a bimble up to Wales on the Saturday.
Google maps suggests the best route from Southampton is A34, M40, M42, M6, M54 then A5. 255 miles and 4h55m.
I reckon there must be a better/more interesting route. Possibly heading into Wales slightly earlier? Any suggestions please?
Just back, thanks for the advice. Utterly stunning part of the world. A5 was an enjoyable drive. Went up the A470? To the zoo and then back down to Ffestiniog to the slate mine. Roads were great and the scenery...wow. I've spent time in few alps and this is just as stunning. Been looking for business for sale since I've been home....
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