Britain's scenic drives

Snowdonia

Leaving Caernarfon, enjoy fabulous views of the Menai Straits, then cross them to the isle of Anglesey, returning to the mainland via Thomas Telford's suspension bridge.

Back in Caernarfon, head for Llanberis, the village at the foot of Snowdon, Britian's highest peak. Climbing to the Pen-y-Pass car park, where you can take the path to Snowdon's summit. Descending from the pass of Llanberis, the road follows a narrow valley on the approach to Beddgelert, known as Snowdonia's loveliest village and reputedly named after the legendary faithful hound Gelert, with its name translating as Gelert's grave. Beddgelert was also home of the creator of Rupert Bear.

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