A Perfect Day in Snowdonia National Park, UK

Snowdonia National Park is by far, the best national parks I have ever visited. The landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. It is a perfect destination for outdoor activities like walking, hiking, camping, and many more. If you are short on time, just drive around the national park and stop to soak in the views. Snowdonia National Park covers around 2135 square kilometers. Given the vast area, it is impossible to cover the entire national park in one day. Here are the few locations that are accessible by road and can be covered in a day. The starting point of this trip is from Liverpool.

Swallow Falls - Snowdonia National Park

Swallow Falls Waterfall: The waterfall is located right across A5 and does not involve strenuous hiking or walking. It is just 2.5 miles from the village of Betws-y-Coed and can be reached by car or on foot. A nominal fee of £2 is charged at the entrance. Make sure to carry cash in Pounds as no other currency is accepted. A paved pathway leads to the beautiful cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush forest. Nearby rock stairs lead to different levels for better views.

Llynnau Mymbyr From A4086 - Snowdonia National Park

 Llynnau Mymbyr: On A4086, 0.5 miles away from A5, lies two beautiful lakes of Llynnau Mymbyr. It is a perfect scenic location. You can park the car and take a short walk or be a bit more adventurous and go parasailing, hiking or kayaking. No matter how you choose to explore, this place is a feast for the eyes. Probably, this is the most photographed lake in all of Snowdonia.

Beautiful Views From A4086 - Snowdonia National Park

Beautiful Views From A4086 - Snowdonia National Park

Peak, Lake, and A Valley - Snowdon Viewpoint

Snowdon Viewpoint: Proceed on A4086 for a couple of miles and continue towards A498. You would come across an undeniably best viewpoint and that would be Snowdon Viewpoint. Snowdon Peak, a valley and a lake, a perfect location for a photoshoot.

Snowdon Peak: There are two options to reach the Snowdon summit. One is to hike the peak and the second is to take a train from Llanberis Station. Be sure not to confuse Llanberis Station with Llanberis Lake Railways. Getting to the summit is still on my to-do list. Unfortunately, we were not able to procure train tickets for the summit. Tickets to the summit can be prebooked. The total trip takes around 2.5 hours. One hour to ascend, one hour to descend and half an hour to explore the summit. For travelers who wish to hike the peak, the Miners' Track and PyG Track start from Pen-y-Pass car park on A4086. Roundtrip on either track takes around 6 hours. However, the Miners' track is popular among hikers and is well known for its beautiful views.

Ceunant Mawr Waterfall: A beautiful waterfall accessible from A4086. The waterfall is very near to Llanberis village. It would take around 10 minutes to reach the waterfalls from the village. There are two paths to reach the waterfall. The marked path takes you to the top of the waterfalls. An unmarked path that passes under the stone bridge leads you to the bottom of beautiful waterfalls.
Pont Pen-y-Llyn: Pont Pen-y-Llyn is a viewpoint very near to Brybrefail village and is accessible from A4086. A beautiful view of lake Llyn Padarn with mountains as a backdrop. Stop by for a quick walk across the bridge. There are several watersports and activities on the lake. 

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Village:  

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is the name of a village in North Wales. With 58 letters,  this village name is considered the lengthiest one-word name in the world. There is nothing in the village to see or do. James Pringle Weavers have a better sign with English translation. James Pringle's store is full of trinkets and souvenirs.