Bwthyn Llŷs Twrog is centrally located for the many attractions in Snowdonia, the Llŷn Peninsula and Anglesey. We have listed some of the main attractions in the area on this page, click on the buttons below to check out the list.
You can also search for attractions on the following external web sites.
Beaches, Coast & Wildlife
Bwthyn Llys Twrog is only 5 miles (8 km) from Dinas Dinlle, a beach with magnificent views to Yr Eifl and over to Anglesey. The top of the beach is mainly pebbles and but there is plenty of sand further down. There are many more beaches around the Llŷn Peninsula and Anglesey plus several Coastal and Wildlife attractions. to visit web sites for further information, click below:
Castles and Ancient Sites
North Wales is famous for its castles built by Edward I and there four are within range of the Bwthyn plus one older castle that was adapted by Edward I. There are also ruins of ancient forts and castles built by Welsh Princes and even the remains of a Roman fort. To visit web sites for further information, click below:
For Kids
Many of the attractions in North Wales will appeal to youngsters, but these ones are specifically aimed at the younger visitor. To visit web sites for further information, click below:
Historic Houses & Gardens
There is a lot of variety in North Wales, from the grandeur of Plas Newydd and Penrhyn Castle, to the quirkiness of Portmeirion or a simple stone cottage at Swtan. Add some spectacular gardens and there is plenty to see. To visit web sites for further information, click below:
Activities
There are numerous activities available in the area including walking, climbing, horse riding, fishing, mountain biking and golf. Most activities need to be pre booked and please check for any age or weight limits. To visit the web sites of the activity attractions are listed below, click on the links.
Museums & Art Galleries
There is a huge variety here, including several museums focused on the unique mining and quarrying history of North Wales. To visit web sites for further information, click below:
Narrow Gauge Railways
North Wales is renowned for it narrow gauge railways many of which were originally built to transport slate from the quarries to the nearest port. There is also the only public rack & pinion railway in the UK which will take you to the summit of Snowdon plus a vintage tram service on the Great Orme. To visit web sites for further information, click below:
Scenery
The Llŷn Peninsula and Anglesey have wonderful coastal scenery and the you can explore the unforgettable mountain scenery of Snowdonia on foot, by car or by train. Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is 3,560 feet (1085 metres) high, the highest mountain in Wales. If you go up Snowdon in good weather, you will be rewarded with spectacular views.
Towns & Villages
The magnificent scenery of North Wales is augmented by its historic Towns and Villages, a selection are listed below:
Vineyards & Breweries
Like the rest of the UK, North Wales has seen a revival of small breweries in recent years and even more recently some vineyards had started up, one less than 3 miles from the Bwthyn. Visit web sites for further information, by clicking below: