Traveling in Snowdonia National Park

Snowdonia National Park is in North West Wales and is known for its outstanding natural beauty. Mount Snowdon is located in the park, which is the highest peak in all of Wales. There are many campsites and hiking trails, as well as traditional Welsh pubs and shops. English is one of the languages spoken in Snowdonia, however 75% of the population, which is 121,000, speaks Welsh.
Neighborhoods & Around
There are six main regions of Snowdonia. Each has something different to offer as far as activities, sights, accommodation, and dining. The first region is Bangor, Caernarfon and Llanberis. This is the region that Mt. Snowdon is in and lies in the northwest corner of the park. For those planning to hike the peak, there is a wonderful hostel just at the foot of the trailhead at Pen-Y-Pas that is very affordable. Conwy Valley and Hiraethog is another region in Snowdonia. There is a golf course, ropes course, and a beautiful river that runs through this area. There is also a Prince of Gwynedd historic tour offered in this region. Accommodations here range from tiny traditional villages to beautiful by-the-sea resorts. Southern Snowdonia is more green and hilly compared to the rough and rugged mountains found in other regions of the area. This area is known for world class mountain biking. Cardigan Bay is a region where the mountains meet the sea. There is a scenic railway along the Cambrian coast that is perfect for a leisurely day out. Criccieth, Porthmadog and Vale of Ffestiniog have historical harbor towns. Again, this is a region where the mountains and the sea collide. Lastly, Llyn Peninsula is situated on the Irish Sea and has some Celtic heritage. This is a region where Welsh culture is very apparent as the locals speak the Welsh language. The peninsula is a protected "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.
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