Top 10 photogenic spots in north wales

1. Conwy castle. Definitely one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited, Conwy castles many towers offer sweeping views of both the Menai strait and the mountainous Snowdonia national park among rich historical surroundings. 2. Mount Snowdon, or Yr Wydffa. This hike is a light challenge with numerous different trails up to the peak, or alternatively accessible via the snowdonia rail. I’d personally recommend Pen Y Pass for a steady incline with stops along the mountain lakes for breathtaking scenery. 3. Caernarfon. This small but colourful town really comes to life in the summer months, with full beer gardens and visitors rushing to enjoy the huge Caernarfon castle and its independent high streets. I recommend travelling through here on route to a Snowdon hike. 4. The smallest house in Great Britain is on Conwy pier, and has a lovely little story if you venture inside. The house is also a minutes walk from a route to the towns ancient walls, which protected it from enemy attacks many hundreds of years ago and still stand encircling the city today. 5. Beaumaris is a charming and quaint little seaside town on the isle of Anglesey, with its own castle, and some lovely walking trails along the water. 6. Plas Newydd house and gardens is a must-see in the autumn months when it is covered in red vegetation and the surrounding walking trails are full of fallen orange leaves. Take a tour inside this historic property and wander the grounds, which are also a red squirrel hotspot. (The isle of Anglesey is a red squirrel preserve!) 7. Bodnant gardens. Charming botanical gardens set amongst woodland, make a very relaxing half-day out. Purchase some bird feed and you’ll find yourself followed about by friendly ducks. 8. Portmeirion. This ‘model village’ looks like something ripped out of the Amalfi coast! It’s absolutely beautiful and a one of a kind location. Nobody lives permanently in the village so you can revel in its touristy aspects and explore to your hearts content! 9. Puffin island. Although the island itself is an inaccessible nature preserve, it can be viewed from a seaboard safari cruise setting off from Beaumaris. It holds the monastic ruins of Ynys Seiriol and a colony of Atlantic grey seals basking on the rocks. The main season is between April and July when you are likely to see common guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and of course puffins, as well as porpoise and perhaps even dolphins. 10. Newborough beach and Ynys Llanddwyn. On the isle of Anglesey is a beautifully long stretch of beach flanked by the stunning forest. The beach is leading to a pilgrims path across to the small island. This gets cut off by the tide at certain times of day so be sure to time your walk well at low tides, to enjoy the lighthouses, wild grazing ponies, sand dunes and ruins famous for their connection with Saint Dwynwen, patron saint of lovers. #localguides #historicallandmarks #adventure #hike #nature #100waysoftravel