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Wales Places to go

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WalesPlaces to go

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Map of Wales

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Mount Snowdon The biggest, boldest mountains in Wales

and England are to be found here in the Snowdonia National Park. 

During the summer the weather in the area is usually mild and pleasant at around 18˚C

It is 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level.The summit can be reached by a number of well-known paths. Thesummit can also be reached on theSnowdon Mountain Railway,

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Castles Beaumaris, Anglesey Caernarfon, GwyneddConwy castle, ConwyCriccieth Castle, CriccethHarlech Castle, nr BarmouthCilgerran Castle, Cilgerran

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AberystwythIt is the principal holiday resort of the west

coast of Wales.The town is nestled between three hills and

two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier and a harbour. The surrounding hills hold the visible remains of a iron age fort and also a monument to Wellington 

Iron Age settlers used the hilltop called Pen Dinas to build a huge fortification, which still dominates the skyline as you approach Aberystwyth

The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest electric cliff railway in Britain.

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CardiganDolphin Spotting BoatsHorse museumWelsh Wildlife CentreCwmtydu BeachNewport Parrog/Sands BeachCeibwr Bay and BeachPoppit Sands BeachTresaith Beach

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PorthmadogPorthmadog is a bustling town, full of

individual shops and places to eat. It has with a strong and proud heritage, culture and community

Steam Railway buffs just love the place not only because of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.

The famous 'Cob', built to form the deep harbour from where great sailing ships carried around the world slate mined in Blaenau Ffestiniog. 

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BarmouthWest coast of North Wales and

lying between a mountain range and the sea on the mouth of the river Mawddach

It also has a large range of shops, pubs, hotels and other accommodation, a funfair from March to October and amusement arcades. There are also a number of Caravan parks in the area.

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Wharf Bay

Druids

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Landudno, ConwyIt was two beautiful beaches, the North Shore

and the West Shore. Both in picturesque locations.

It include Alice in Wonderland, Boat Trips around the

Bay or fishing trips further out to sea, the North Wales

Theatre, Llandudno Museum, Llandudno Golf Club, the worldrenowned Bronze Age Mines onthe Great Orme.

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Colwyn BayBoth Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea

have shopping areas and are close to the renowned Welsh Mountain Zoo, several golf courses and plenty of places to walk and climb.

Award-winning beach with 3 miles of golden sand, great for sunbathing on and beach games, or alternatively take a leisurely stroll. 

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Rhyl and PrestatynSix miles of golden sands stretch

between the resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn where children have the freedom to build sandcastles, play ball or take a donkeyride whilst lifeguards patrol the shoreline

Ride the Rhyl Promenade Land Train from Rhyl Suncentre to the Ocean Beach Fun Fair and see many of the attractions on offer.

There is  an 80 metre high Skytower, Fun Maze, Carosels, Icecream Parlours and much more.