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Penmachno

In a nutshell. A hideaway village ringed by hills and forests – well worth seeking out.

The most spectacular way to get to Penmachno is along the narrow mountain road from Ffestiniog that suddenly plunges into the secluded Machno Valley (if you don’t have a head for heights there’s easier access from Betws-y-Coed). The village, clustered around an 18th-century bridge over the Machno, has a church containing a noteworthy collection of early Christian burial stones.

Penmachno is a good centre for walking, riding and – especially – mountain biking, with a network of scenic trails for all abilities in the Gwydyr Forest. Walkers can also head a few miles north to the beauty spot where the Machno and Conwy rivers meet in a series of dramatic waterfalls. The Conwy Falls are particularly spectacular, tumbling through a steep wooded gorge before flowing into the Fairy Glen near Betws-y-Coed.

Penmachno is a place of pilgrimage. In the hills to the west you’ll find a shrine to Welsh culture. It’s just a modest stone farmhouse, yet its symbolic influence is huge. Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, cared for by the National Trust, was the birthplace in around 1540 of William Morgan who went on to become the bishop who first fully translated the Bible into Welsh, thus securing the future of the language. Restored and furnished in 16th-century style, the house contains Bibles donated from all over the world – plus, of course, the original 1588 translation, which has been called ‘probably the most important book in the history of the language and literature of Wales’.

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Rhos on Sea/Colwyn Bay Beach

Address

Colwyn Bay

Telephone
01492 596253

harbwr.conwy.harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

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Lady Mary’s Walk MP3 audio trail

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PL

tourism@conwy.gov.uk

Llanrwst

If you fancy a leisurely stroll back to our medieval past, then Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydyr Forest is just for you. This historic walk offers you some fantastic views over the old market town of Llanrwst and introduces you to some of the local ch
Rotary District 1150 annual conference – Accommodation Booking

Address

Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BB

Telephone
01492 575968

llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

Rotary District 1150 annual conference 16 - 18 October 2015
The Rotary District 1150 annual conference 16 - 18 October 2015 will be held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.
Accommodation Booking Hotline 01492 575968
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The Beach Caravan Park

Address

Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8HA

Telephone
01492 515345

the.beach@thornleyleisure.co.uk

Abergele

Located on the beautiful North Wales coastline in Llanddulas, offering direct access to one of Europe’s largest cycle paths with uninterrupted views out to sea across the bay, The Beach Caravan Park is the perfect holiday park destination for the…
Royal Astronomical Society, National Astronomy Meeting 2015 Accommodation Booking

Address

Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BB

Telephone
01492575968

llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

National Astronomy Meeting 2015 Venue Cymru: 5–9 July

The Royal Astronomical Society National Astronomy Meeting 5-9 July 2015 will be held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.
Accommodation Booking Hotline 01492 575968
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The Groes Inn

Address

Llanrwst Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8TN

Telephone
01492 650545

groes.inn@jwlees.co.uk

Conwy

The oldest licensed pub in Wales. The Groes inn is a traditional inn, perfectly nestled between the beautiful Conwy estuary and the stunning Tal y Fan mountain.
Porth Eirias Beach, Colwyn Bay

Address

Colwyn Bay

Telephone
01492 596253

harbwr.conwy.harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

2019 Seaside Award Winner. Sandy, non-tidal beach ideal for family fun.
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Beachside Guesthouse

Address

12 South Parade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LN

Telephone
01492 877369

info@beachsidellandudno.co.uk

Llandudno

Beachside Guesthouse offers superb accommodation in the seaside town of Llandudno in Conwy. We are only a 1-minute walk to the beach and a 10-minute walk from the railway station. Cheryl and David have been the new owners for the past12 months and…
Capel Seion / Zion Chapel

Address

Rowen, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8YT

Telephone
07842 980415

Conwy

Fine example of a traditional Welsh chapel built during the great age of chapel building in the 19th century (1819).
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284 reviews
Osborne House

Address

17 North Parade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Telephone
01492 860330

sales@osbornehouse.co.uk

Llandudno

Opulent small hotel on the seafront of Llandudno – a Victorian coastal resort. Six large, luxurious suites all with delightful sea views. Suites have king size beds (one twin bedded) with separate sitting area with Victorian gas fire.
Aber Falls Distillery

Address

Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd, LL33 0LB

Telephone
01248 209224

enquiries@aberfallsdistillery.com

Abergwyngregyn

Aber Falls Whisky Distillery is one of only four in Wales, and the first in North Wales since the early 1900s.
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177 reviews
Min y Don Guest House

Address

20 North Parade, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Telephone
01492 876511

enquiries@minydon.wales

Llandudno

The name Min y Don translates from Welsh to mean 'at the edge of the waves', perfectly describing the guest house’s location on Llandudno's famous North Shore. Situated a mere pebble's throw from the Blue Flag crescent bay, opposite the Victorian…
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4 reviews
Maenan Abbey Caravan Park

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0UL

Telephone
01492 660630

maenan.abbey@thornleyleisure.co.uk

Llanrwst

Arriving at this beautiful, small and friendly caravan park, surrounded by peaceful countryside, you instantly feel relaxed and removed from the stresses and strains of everyday life.
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233 reviews
Min Y Don Guest House

Address

Promenade, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BY

Telephone
01248 680742

minydon1@aol.com

Llanfairfechan

Situated on the beautiful North Wales Coast. On the Promenade. Noted for its outstanding views in all directions.
Conwy Culture Centre

Address

Bodlondeb, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8NU

Telephone
01492 577 550

Conwy

A new Cultural Gateway for Conwy County
Conwy’s new Culture Centre is just a stone’s throw from Conwy’s magnificent medieval town walls.
Blending beautifully into the surroundings of Bodlondeb Park, this light and airy building was…
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158 reviews
The Gwesty Links

Address

77 Conwy Road, LLandudno, Conwy, LL30 1PN

Telephone
01492 879180

Gwestylinks@jwlees.co.uk

LLandudno

This historic pub boasts 15 bedrooms and is one of the most familiar buildings at the gateway to the resort of Llandudno.
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46 reviews
Craiglwyd Hall Caravan Park

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6ER

Telephone
01492 623355

craiglwydhall@thornleyleisure.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

Craiglwyd Hall Caravan Park is situated on the hillside with breathtaking views out over Anglesey and Llandudno. This is the park to choose if you are searching for peace and tranquillity in a magnificent setting, but also if you want to be close to…
Gwydyr Miners' Trail

Address

Hafna Mine, Nant Bwlch Heaern Road, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JB

Telephone
0300 068 0300

Trefriw

This trail leads across the forest-clad hillsides, passing deep cuttings, capped mine shafts, tunnel entrances and the remains of long-abandoned mills, where generations of miners toiled to extract lead and zinc ore from the hillsides.
Great Orme Golf Course

Address

Great Orme Golf Course, Llwynon Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2QF

gavinwignall@hotmail.co.uk

Llandudno
Penmaenmawr Beach

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AZ

Telephone
01492 596253

harbwr.conwy.harbour@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

2019 Blue Flag Award Winner - A long sandy beach with a promenade. Penmaenmawr looks out onto the Menai Straits and its many facilities make it a popular family resort. Set between the mountains and the sea, Penmaenmawr Beach