North Wales & Conwy Castle
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Port
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$209.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Approximately 7¾ Hours
Price: $$$$
Crossing the Mersey River, travel through Cheshire and across the top of North Wales, where quiet beauty lies within heather-clad hills and hidden river valleys. This is an area unspoiled by the ravages of time and abounding with legend and a rich cultural heritage.
You will cross the Wirral Peninsula and join the freeway for a quick ride to Mold for the start of your panoramic sightseeing drive. The mountainous terrain of the Clwydian Range comes into view as the road leads towards the hillside town of Ruthin, which commands the south of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Notice that all street signs are displayed both in English and Welsh.
Visit Conwy Castle -- dominating the entrance to the fine medieval walled town of Conwy. This is Edward I's mighty fortress built in 1283 -- a stunning landmark whose eight great towers, four on the north and four on the south, are all intact, pinning it to the rock on which it stands.
The town of Conwy retains a distinctly medieval atmosphere, and its superbly preserved walls, punctuated by 21 towers and three gateways, form one of the most complete medieval wall circuits in Europe -- perhaps the most picturesque in Wales. Enjoy free time in Conwy before fine pastoral views become your companion for the ride to Llanrwst, a typically-Welsh market town. You'll see pastures with sheep grazing alongside the placid river and a famous old narrow bridge built in 1636.
Fifteen miles of picturesque valley and river scenery later, the River Conwy enters the broad sweep of Conwy Bay. Betws-y-Coed, only 50 feet above sea level, is entirely surrounded by hill country of an average altitude of 1,000 feet, lending it a distinctly alpine atmosphere. It is the most popular inland resort in North Wales and is a very quaint village.
Lunch is served at a small hotel, and there is time allowed for shopping in the craft and gift shops.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.