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Snowdonia might start in the far north around Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon. But that’s not the end of it. The Snowdonia National Park extends eastwards and southwards, across to Bala and almost all the way down to Machynlleth. These highlands are greener and rounder than those in the rocky north - but they’re still seriously mountainous. Dolgellau’s Cader Idris and the Aran and Arenigs above Bala are lofty outposts, looking down across a landscape of traditional farmland, forest and outstandingly beautiful lakes.

This part of Wales is famous for its scenery. But big mountains and sandy beaches alone don’t always cut it with the kids. That’s okay with us. We’ve got the family scene covered, with all kinds of attractions and experiences, from world-class zip lines to world-acclaimed theme parks with a green twist, subterranean boat trips to King Arthur’s lost kingdom to underground adventure golf (yes, really). 

Happy family holidays rely on a few essential ingredients. There’s got be plenty of things for kids (not forgetting their accompanying adults) to see and do. You need lots of fresh air and outdoor space, alongside undercover activities in case the weather isn’t playing fair. And everything should be accessible with the minimum of hassle, without costing the earth. 

Though the dramatic summits of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and its surrounding peaks often grab the headlines, they’re only one chapter in our story. Eryri (Snowdonia) in its entirety covers a lot of ground – over 840 square miles/2,146 sq km, in fact. It’s an area with a mountain of outdoor experiences and adventures.