The UK has been blessed with some incredible scenery, whether it’s the rolling English fields of Kent or the jagged Cornish coastline. But in terms of breathtaking views there aren’t many that can hold a candle to this Welsh village.
Perched in the shadow of the famous Mount Snowdon and surrounded by the stunning Snowdonia National Park, few will have been surprised when the village of Llanberis (pronounced klan-beh-rus) in Northwest Wales was named as one of the 10 prettiest in the country by FBM Holidays.
Though small, with only around 2,000 permanent residents, Llanberis is often a hive of activity and serves as the main centre for those travelling to Snowdon for an outdoor holiday.
When it comes to outdoor activities in the national park you’re absolutely spoiled for choice too with climbing, mountain biking, pony trekking, water sports and scuba diving all regularly enjoyed by those staying in the area.
This is before you even get onto the incredible walks available to anyone making a trip to the village, the most obvious being the summit of Snowdon, but the options are frankly limitless with so many smaller peaks and lake Llyn Padarn right on your doorstep.
For history buffs there are a number of points of interest in the area to make a visit to as well, including Dolbadarn Castle, which was painted by J.M.W. Turner and Anglesey Barracks, a street of abandoned slate cottages which once housed travelling quarry workers.
If walking isn’t your thing there are other ways to get into the clouds and see the views as well, with the Snowdon Mountain Railway carrying passengers up to the summit, and the Llanberis Lake railway taking passengers on a tour of the picturesque lakeside vistas.
In Llanberis itself you’ll find plenty of places to stay with everything from hostels and hotels to holiday flats and houses to rent making the town accessible on any budget.
The village is also packed with places to eat and drink owing to its popularity among those travelling to the mountains, so you’ll never be short of dinner options.
In terms of travel, from London it’s a five hour journey by car via the M6 and M1, or you can get there in four hours using public transport by taking a train to Bangor and then a bus on from there.
So if you’re looking for some stunning views just a car journey away this summer your best bet may be to head for this delightful village.
Source: MyLondon
