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Snowdonia & the North Wales Coast: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
140 km
distance
5.8 h
driving
17
curated stops

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Day 1 Conwy → Betws-y-Coed

6 curated stops
Transit
2h33
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
9.6°C–16.4°C
Rainy days
~14
Daylight
16.7h
09:00
Plas Mawr read more map ↗
Discover restored Elizabethan interiors and plasterwork in a merchant's home.
50 min · Conwy · £5.75 adult, £4.35 concession, £17.25 family
open: Daily 9AM-5PM
10:00
The Smallest House in Great Britain thesmallesthouse.co.uk read more map ↗
Visit the narrowest house officially recorded in the UK.
50 min · Conwy · £1/adult, 50p/child
open: 10AM-4PM spring-autumn
11:00
Conwy castle read more map ↗
Enjoy sea views and green hills from historic stone walls.
50 min · Conwy · £6.75 adult, £20.25 family, £5.10 concession
open: M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 11AM-4PM, extended hours in spring, summer, and autumn.
13:35
Swallow Falls betws-y-coed.co.uk read more map ↗
Marvel at the powerful rush of water over the rocks.
50 min · Betws-y-Coed
14:50
Dolwyddelan Castle read more map ↗
Gaze up at the imposing tower of an ancient fortress.
50 min · Betws-y-Coed
15:55
Conwy Falls betws-y-coed.net read more
Feel the spray as you view twin cascades split by stone.
50 min · Betws-y-Coed · There may be a small entrance fee to see the falls
16:45
Tŷ Gwyn Hotel & Restaurant tygwynhotel.co.uk map ↗
Savor hearty meals in an elegant, historic coaching inn.
60 min · Betws-y-Coed
Overnight: Betws-y-Coed
e.g. Ferns Guesthouse · Gwydyr Hotel
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Day 2 Llanberis → Caernarfon

4 curated stops
Transit
1h38
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
11.9°C–15.6°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
16.7h
09:35
Dolbadarn castle ruins castlewales.com read more map ↗
Walk among the weathered stones of a majestic fort.
50 min · Llanberis
10:35
Padarn Country Park parcpadarn.cymru map ↗
Hike through the grounds of a UNESCO-listed quarry.
90 min · Llanberis · Free
open: 24 hours daily
12:15
Snowdon Mountain Railway snowdonrailway.co.uk read more map ↗
Ascend the mountain on a historic, scenic train.
150 min · Llanberis · Return £45
check access before you go details
14:45
Pete's Eats peteseats.co.uk read more map ↗
Savor fresh, traditional breakfasts and modern European dishes.
60 min · Llanberis · filled baguette or baked potato from £3.30, main meals from £6.30, full breakfast £4.80
open: 8AM-8PM (9pm in high summer), closed Wednesdays
16:40
Segontium cadw.gov.wales read more map ↗
Walk among ruins of a Roman fort founded by Agricola.
50 min · Caernarfon
Overnight: Caernarfon
e.g. Plas Dinas · Caernarfon Bay Caravan Park
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Day 3 Porthmadog

4 curated stops
Transit
1h36
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
11.9°C–15.6°C
Rainy days
~12
Daylight
16.6h
09:35
Portmeirion read more map ↗
Wander through vibrant, Italianate architecture nestled along the tranquil River Dwyryd.
50 min · Porthmadog
10:35
Ffestiniog Railway festrail.co.uk read more map ↗
Chug through scenic terrain on a historic narrow-gauge railway.
90 min · Porthmadog
12:15
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway whr.co.uk read more map ↗
You will hear the whistle and feel the gentle rumble of a historic train winding through scenic Welsh landscapes.
90 min · Porthmadog
14:35
Welsh Highland Railway festrail.co.uk read more map ↗
Enjoy scenic train rides through Snowdonia's lush landscapes.
90 min · Porthmadog
16:05
The Ship facebook.com map ↗
60 min · Porthmadog

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