Castles, Waterfalls & a Tongue-Twister Place Name!

Start your day at the Popty Conwy Bakery where you can pick up delicious delicacies to go such as decadent cakes, sweet and savoury pastries, pies, sandwiches and more.
If you want to enjoy a light breakfast and then take away some chocolate treats, their patisserie counter consists of dreamy delights such as a flake cake, salted caramel crunch slice and a hearty chocolate fudge slice.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 8.45 AM - 4.30 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

After breakfast, head back to Morfa Bach Car Park where you left your car overnight the previous day ready to head to your next stop.

On your way to the island of Anglesey, you'll drive through the place with the longest name in Wales; Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
You don't actually have to go inside the Co-op but it's a great place to stop for 5 minutes to take a picture of the shopfront sign as it includes the name of the town. It's also fun to try and pronounce the crazy-long name!

Driving across the spectacular island of Anglesey all the way to Holyhead, you'll arrive at the South Stack Lighthouse viewpoint.
You can park at Maes Parcio Goleudy Ynys Lawd; an adjacent car park to the start of the lighthouse trail. Alternatively, there is more roadside parking along the road as the main car park often gets quite full, especially during the summer months when this itinerary is intended to be used.

If the viewpoint of the lighthouse from opposite the car park doesn't sate your sightseeing needs, you can actually walk across the South Stack Bridge, but you will need to purchase tickets from the Visitor Centre to be able to access the island.
Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM Friday: 1 PM - 4 PM Opening hours may vary depending on weather conditions.

Return to where you parked your car so that you can continue with the rest of the day's adventures.

The island of Anglesey is much bigger than many people realise and so it will take you almost an hour to drive to your next destination, which resides on the southeast coast of the island.
You can park at Castle Car Park for a flat rate for the full day. Check the car park machine to see daily rates.

By now, you'll probably be feeling a little peckish so before you head to the next stop of the day, swing by the Happy Valley Pavilion Cafe for a bite to eat.
Serving light bites such as sandwiches, scones and cakes, as well as a personal afternoon tea box full of goodies, this cafe is a great place to sate your appetite in Beaumaris.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM

A visit to the beautiful Beaumaris Castle will have you marvelling at its unique design and relatively in-tact stronghold defences. The castle itself is technically unfinished due to the construction of the fortress dwindling as a result of money troubles and impeding issues with Scotland in the 1320s.
Throughout your visit to Beaumaris Castle, you'll discover more of its enigmatic past and its marvellous, architectural beauty.
Entry tickets allow you to visit the castle, ruins and grounds and you can purchase them online before your trip or on the day when you arrive at the castle.
Opening hours: 1 March to 30 June, daily: 9.30 AM –5 PM 1 July – 31 August, daily: 9.30 AM –6 PM

Once you've had your fill of medieval times, it's time to drive to your hotel for the evening.
It will only be a quick, fleeting visit as you check in and leave your car in the hotel's car park, before heading back out again for the evening.

From the village of Llanberis, you can wander the short 15-minute walk to Ceunant Mawr Waterfall.
The falls are one of the very best in North Wales, with a dramatic plunge of 100 feet of cascading water spread over two levels. The walk is fairly easy to complete and you'll be surrounded by abundant nature as you go.

As you arrive back in the village of Llanberis, head to the site of Dolbadarn Castle; an early 13th-century fortress whose ruins are now free to visit and explore.
Perched upon a large rock, this tiny castle boasts dramatic views of the surrounding Snowdonian mountains.

For dinner, check out The Heights; a popular restaurant in the heart of Llanberis that's been frequented and loved by hikers in the national park for years.
It also boasts its own dormitories as an alternative place to stay in the village before you embark on a hike to Mount Snowdon, but it's the food you'll be looking for on your visit. Enjoy simple menu delights of pizza, burgers, pie, fish and chips and more.
They don't take bookings or reservations, tables are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 12 PM - 9 PM

Arrive back at your hotel for an early night in preparation for a very busy schedule the following day.
The Royal Victoria Hotel in Snowdonia boasts dramatic views of the nearby national park, plus its very own woodland and garden area that also comprises Dolbadarn Castle.