The Slate Landscape of North West Wales

The Slate Landscape of North West Wales, Gwynedd was designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2021.

It includes spectacular quarry landscapes such as Penrhyn, Dinorwig, the Nantlle Valley and Ffestiniog. It also includes the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, Penrhyn Castle and the famous Ffestiniog and Talyllyn Railways, built to transport the slate from quarry to markets around the world and both later transformed through the dedication of volunteers into heritage railways.

The landscape tells the incredible story of the evolution of an upland agricultural society to one dominated by the slate industry; with towns, quarries and transport links carving their way through the Snowdonia mountains down towards the iconic ports.

To learn more about the slate landscape you can follow our 3-day itinerary to delve into the depths of history or pick and choose individual days to experience a unique and exciting adventure.

Please scroll down for the Welsh version.

Discover The Slate Landscape of North West Wales with this 3-day Itinerary

   

Use the Links Below for the Individual Day Itineraries

Day One - Day Two - Day Three

   

Safle Treftadaeth y Byd Tirwedd Llechi Gogledd Orllewin Cymru

   

Diwrnod Un - Diwrnod Dau - Diwrnod Tri

   

Book The Slate Landscape Itinerary

Use the links below to book your Slate Landscape Itinerary and discover this remarkable World Heritage Site.

Day One

Stay at The Management Centre, Bangor

Visit Penrhyn Castle

Lunch at Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis

Visit National Slate Museum, Llanberis

Stay & dine at Plas Dinas Country House, Bontnewydd

Alternatively, dine at Black Boy Inn, Caernarfon

Day Two

Stay at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon

Visit Caernarfon Castle & Welsh Fusiliers Museum

Dine at The Old Courthouse, Caernarfon

Visit Inigo Jones Slate Works - The Slate Workshop

Tour of Pant Du Vineyard

Stay at Plas Tan yr Allt Hotel, Porthmadog

Alternatively, stay at The Golden Fleece Inn, Tremadog

Day Three

Stay at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon

Visit the village of Portmeirion

Ride from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog aboard Ffestiniog Railway

Dine at Oakeley Arms Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Visit Llechwedd Zip World

Stay and dine at Plas Weunydd Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Alternatively, stay at The Royal Sportsman, Porthmadog