{"id":3211,"date":"2022-07-26T14:35:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T14:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/?news=top-5-reasons-to-visit-north-wales"},"modified":"2022-07-27T10:00:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T10:00:56","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-visit-north-wales","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/?news=top-5-reasons-to-visit-north-wales","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Visit North Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ll\u0177n Peninsula is a popular place for families and outdoor enthusiasts, and it is easy to see why.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beautiful backdrop of mountains, combined with miles of rugged coastline, sandy beaches and quaint seaside towns and villages, make it the perfect location to enjoy a variety of activities.<\/p>\n

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If you’re planning a visit soon, here are our top five things to do around the Ll\u0177n Peninsula.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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1. E-bike and SUP Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the land and sea by hiring an e-bike or stand-up paddleboard (SUP).<\/p>\n

These are both a fun and environmentally friendly way to see the sights around the Ll\u0177n Peninsula, as well as giving you the freedom to discover smaller gems that are off the beaten track.<\/p>\n

Some of the best places for SUP include Llanbedrog, Porth Ysgarden, Nefyn, Porthdinllaen and Trefor.<\/p>\n

Check out one of our favourite local companies Discover Ll\u0177n<\/a> for more on SUP and e-bike hire – they offer guided tours and will even deliver equipment to our park so you can set out on your own adventure!<\/p>\n

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2. Hiking and Trail Running<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wales Coast Path<\/a> is a long-distance route that follows the entire coastline of Wales, and the section around the Ll\u0177n Peninsula boasts stunning views and miles of natural habitat for wildlife.<\/p>\n

If that isn\u2019t enough, Snowdonia National Park<\/a> has awe-inspiring mountains, including Mount Snowdon and Cadair Idris, known to be one of the most challenging trails in Wales.<\/p>\n

This makes the Ll\u0177n Peninsula a haven for hikers, as well as trail runners who are looking for an extra challenge.<\/p>\n

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3. Surfing and Sailing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fresh offshore breezes around this part of the coast make it the ideal place for many water sports.<\/p>\n

Popular places for surfing include Hell’s Mouth and Porthor, while sailing enthusiasts should visit Abersoch Sailing Club<\/a>, South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club<\/a>, and Hafan Pwllheli Marina<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Popular annual sailing events include Abersoch Dinghy Week (July) and the Abersoch Regatta (August). Check out the schedule for this year’s Regatta here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. History and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

A land steeped in history, there is no shortage of fascinating places to visit in this part of Wales.<\/p>\n

In the past, castles were a symbol of wealth and power. With over 400 castles in Wales, they are a sight not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Some of the best castles in the area include Harlech<\/a>, Criccieth<\/a> and Caernarfon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other cultural activities and landmarks include visiting the Lloyd George Museum<\/a> in his home village of Llanystumdwy, showing the life and times of this famous Welshman and the Prime Minister of post-World War One Britain, from 1916-1922.<\/p>\n

There is also the Ll\u0177n Maritime Museum in Nefyn<\/a> and Nant Gwrtheyrn Language & Heritage Centre,<\/a> where you can gain a deeper insight and understanding of the history of our local communities here in North Wales.<\/p>\n

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5. Golf courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you enjoy a round of golf, you can play some of the most iconic courses in Wales here on the Ll\u0177n Peninsula, boasting spectacular views and challenging terrains.<\/p>\n

The award-winning Abersoch Golf Club<\/a> has something to offer all ages and levels of ability and sits in a fantastic location, close to Abersoch village and its main beach.<\/p>\n

Nefyn Golf Club<\/a> offers golfers a real challenge, with the front nine located on a rocky headland that protrudes out into Irish Sea.<\/p>\n

Pwllheli Golf Club<\/a> is another great course, offering beautiful views of Cardigan Bay, as well as the Snowdonia mountain range.<\/p>\n

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If you like to experience the great outdoors while holidaying in Wales, you are in for a treat when you stay at Madryn Castle.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a magical experience for families, couples, or individuals, book your stay with us today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3210,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/3211"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madryncastle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}