TMQE Travels 2021 || WALES - The North: Snowdonia, Anglesey, Llandudno, Caernarfon (travel tips)

TMQE Travels are travelling again! This time we head across the border to Wales, exploring the North! We start in New Quay in central Wales, before heading north to Aberystwyth, Harlech, Portmeirion, Conwy, Caernarfon, Llandudno, Beddgelert, Snowdon and Snowdonia, before heading onto the Isle of Anglesey, where see Llanddwyn, South Stack and Beaumaris.
Jérémy and Ben here again! We love to travel and to satisfy our wanderlust, we are on a European roadtrip exploring the best places for a city break on the continent. We love to escape our home to experience the best culture, cuisine and attractions that Europe has to offer. If you’re a tourist like us and just need a good itinerary for what to do and how to do it when you’re in North Wales, we will show you the best things to put on your itinerary.
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This time, we’re in my neck of the woods, back in the Motherland, exploring North Wales and frolicking around the green, green grass of home.
We start in central Wales, with a couple of coastal stops as we head north. Wales is the only country in the world to have created a continuous footpath that spans its entire coastline, so if you really wanted to, you could walk the entire route! All 870 miles of it.
Dotted with sleepy fishing villages, there is none of the urban or industrial sprawl of the south. Here, it’s all fishing trawlers, pastel painted cottages, miles of beaches and castles. LOADS of castles. Harlech Castle was the base for the renowned Welsh rebellion against the English, led by the man known as the The Last Prince Of Wales – Owain Glyndwr. And actually, if we’re being technical, he was the only Welsh Prince of Wales, because Wales actually used to be a lot of mini princedoms and never actually united as one independent country. Which is exactly why Edward I decided to build all these castles in the first place: to subjugate the Welsh. Which was mean. But if he hadn’t, Wales wouldn’t have all these lovely castles.
Across the Menai Bridge and we arrive on the Island of Anglesey, home to the longest place name in the entire world. Anglesey – or Ynys Mon – is known as The Holy Isle due to its ancient connection with the druidic faith. After the Roman Conquest and their attempts to wipe them out, the druids withdrew to Anglesey and held out against the invaders for twenty years, until the Roman Army finally conquered them in 78AD. For a time it was also colonised by pirates, before becoming the site of the Court of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. When it was eventually conquered by the English – Edward I again. They built Beaumaris Castle to scare the Welsh into submission. And together with Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech, these four Welsh castles have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the very best things about Anglesey is its coastal views across the Menai Strait in which you see the towering mountains of Snowdonia behind. Meanwhile, in the North, is Holyhead, the UK’s biggest port that serves the route between Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. And while the weather in the south of Anglesey was pretty calm… it certainly wasn’t in the north.
Back on the mainland and we head to Llandudno, Wales’ most popular seaside resort. And it’s easy to see why. With its Victorian seafront, grand pier and distinctive headland, it is perfect for a family break by the sea. Unfortunately it was too windy when we visited for its famous cable cars to run, but because the town has managed to maintain its grand facades, we didn’t mind just wandering around the town. In fact, I would venture that Llandudno is the best-kept British seaside town that I’ve seen.
Heading inland, we swing by Beddgelert next, which is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Wales’ most beloved region. Snowdonia. With mountains, lakes, waterfalls and mile upon mile of hiking trails, Snowdonia is a favourite for hikers from all over the UK. It is also home to the tallest mountain in Wales – and England – Mount Snowdon. What makes Snowdon so popular is that, despite its height, it’s actually a remarkably easy mountain to climb. There are routes up for climbers of all abilities, but if you’re feeling especially lazy, there’s even a train up to the summit, with a station but a few metres from the top.I climbed it a few years ago and can confirm that it was certainly achievable. It has a beautiful view when it’s clear!
So whether you love mountains, castles, beaches or just tootling about in the country, there’s definitely something for everyone in North Wales. Unless you want a dragon. Because despite advertising one on its flag, there are no dragons in Wales. Which I find rather deceptive of them.

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