Snowdonia

Snowdonia (now officially Eryri) is made for explorers, dreamers and those who like their weekends with a bit of altitude. Whether you’re climbing, swimming, stargazing or soaking in a hot tub post-hike, the wild is always at your doorstep. With its brooding peaks, misty ridgelines, glacial valleys and mirror-like lakes, these soul-stirring landscapes enchant and exhilarate in equal measure, inviting you to roam, reflect and reconnect with the awesomeness of nature.

There’s proper adventure here, if you want it: hiking, climbing, scrambling, paddleboarding, mountain biking and wild swimming in remote llyns surrounded by silence. Or take it slower with a steam train through the hills, a dip beneath a hidden waterfall or a walk through ancient oak woodlands rich with birdsong and hidden stories. Explore it deeper with our Kip tips for the region, below.

Our handpicked places to stay in Snowdonia include restored stone cottages, hillside huts with stunning sea views and remote farmhouses for couples, families and groups. Some sit just minutes from mountain trails, others are tucked into valleys where the only sound is sheep and streams. Whether you’re chasing summits or sitting still, we’ve found the dreamiest places to embrace this wild and wonderful corner of Wales.