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Jo Skidmore from Berkshire
Every time I go to North Wales I come alive. What ever the weather it is always beautiful. In fact some places are more beautiful in the rain. The Snowdon range pulls at my heart strings as soon as I see it. I have been to North Wales more times than I can remember and always find something new to discover. Snowdon itself is a fantastic climb (the miners track is my favourite) and a wonderful sense of acheivement but there is so much more to North Wales. Beautiful lakes, amazing castles, marvellous beaches and great history. I have been all over the world but nothing quite beats it!
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David Roberts from Blaenau Gwent
I have often visited North Wales for holidays in the last fifty years, and my most recent trip was a 500+ mile train journey, using my electric scooter, round most of North Wales, north to Llandudno, east to the English border,then Blaenau Ffestiniog, west to Porthmadog and south to Llanwrtyd Wells. I can offer useful advice especially to those like myself who use wheelchairs or scooters.
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Tim Smith from Cambridgeshire
Myself, my wife and 2 children have visited North Wales at least once (sometimes twice) a year, normally centering on Betws-y-Coed, and have explored the area extensively. The combination of beautiful beaches, fascinating castles and architecture, the most stunning landscapes in Great Britain, wonderfully friendly people, great places to eat and no shortage of things to do means that we will always come back!
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Frank Hammond from Cheshire
Our relatively short journey to North Wales has long made it a favourite place to go to over the years-and I mean THE YEARS-I have been visiting for 60 years !
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Betws y Coed is my favourite and the area surrounding the Conway and Llugwy valleys
Colin Price from Conwy
Having much of my family born, bred and buried around this area, as well as being born in Llandudno myself, I have gathered a lot of knowledge about the surrounding area.
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alan dennis from Derbyshire
Highly experienced hill/mountain walker,retired youth worker involved in outdoor pursuits,visit Wales regularly to walk as well as walking in Derbyshire
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Lyn Page from Devon
North Wales is the most magical beautiful place. And its here in the uk. The first time I saw the mountains I fell in love. I wanted to tell everyone, but was told it was a well kept secret. Share my secret and go see for yourself. I go after the first snow fall, but every season has its own beauty. The mountains will call you back time and again.
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Mrs Jennifer Rawe from Essex
We have visited Snowdonia at least once every year since we married in 1990 - sometimes 3 times a year. It has become like home. The people are always pleasant and welcoming and there always plenty to do. The scenery is absolutley breathtaking and so are the beaches. We would recommend a visit to find out for yourself what an interesting and beautiful place Snowdonia is.
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Paul Newbould from Gloucestershire
I live and work in the Cotswolds, am a member of the the Mountaineering Club of North Wales (MCNW), and travel to North Wales 4-6 times a year for walking and scrambling. The MCNW has a hut half way up the side of the mountainside in the Oqwyn valley, with splendid views of Tryfan - wonderful to wake up to in the morning!
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I love my trips to North Wales and look forward to them a lot, especially during hectic or stressful periods at work. I am a primary school teacher.
Susan Harris from Greater Manchester
I am a regular visitor to North Wales, for 20 years having owned a caravan & now a holiday flat in Harlech. I probably know the Harlech area better than my home area (& it's certainly a lot more scenic & peaceful). My main interest is in walking, and over the years have spent time walking in the mountains in Snowdonia,(including the Rhinogydd) as well as lowland and shore walks. I would be more than happy to recommend North Wales as a holiday destination (although I am not too familiar with the resorts on the North coast other than Llandudno) particularly to those who want to get off the beaten track.
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Janet Mason from Hampshire
We usually visit North Wales about 3 or 4 times a year. The attraction is the unspoilt scenery, peaceful surroundings, slow pace of life, no crowds, superb walking and friendly locals!
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Owen Barnes from Herts
Stayed in Harlech and used as a base for touring
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Snowdonia. Played golf at Royal St.Davids. Countryside and people lovely. Golf fantastic. Hotel lousey.Only good thing about it was the location- overlooking the Golf Course, Dunes and Sea. Would certainly visit Wales again but different area this time. So much to see, so little time.
Valerie Adams from Kent
I have been visiting North Wales for over forty years and I now own a small cottage on the opposite side of the estuary from Portmerion. The people are friendly, the scenery is magnificent and there is a special magic to the place that will draw you back time and time again. I am most familiar with the area north from Dollgellau through the Rhinogs and round to Portmadoc and Criccieth and through the Snowdonia ranges to Beddgelert and Llanberis. I am less familiar with the far north coast although I am a fairly frquent visitor to Llandudno.
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Robert Carolyn Harding from Leicestershire
We enjoy short walks in the Anglesey and Snowdonia area. Retired so enjoy out of season holidays and taking the grandchildren. We have just had a third caravan holiday, this year, in Llanrug area.
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Donald Thurlow from Lincolnshire
I visit North Wales four or five times a year.I was brought up in
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Llanarmon yn Ial and schooled in Ruthin. I speak a little Welsh, but not as
much as I ought to. I have been a Professional Singer all my life, but this
has been interspersed with Pub Landlorship ( In Wales and Norfolk ) also
Manager of two large hotels in Newquay, Cornwall. No matter where I go,
abroad or in this Country,( and as a Singer I have covered just about every
square mile,) ! I always return to my roots, the most beautiful Country in
the World,and such excellent value for money, I am now retired but due to
Family concerns am unable to live there.Joan Asken from Lincolnshire
My husband Barry and I go to North Wales as often as we can and stay in Betws-y-Coed. In Betws, busy as it often is, you can walk for ten minutes and feel as if there is no-one else for miles. The scenery is superb and even after 55 years of visits I can still fill several films, or the card on my digital camera, in just a weekend. I can also find places I have never been before. The whole of North Wales is easily reached from Betws, whether you want mountains, lakes, woods, moors, gardens, the coast or beautiful little towns - and wherever you go you will find lovely people. For me going to North Wales is going home - my spirits rise the nearer I get - I can't wait to get there and visit my favourite spots. The weather doesn't matter - it can do whatever it likes, I am just so happy to be there - guess I'm English by birth, Welsh by inclination.
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I am a 36 yr old mother of a 5yr old. I have lived in North Wales (Caernarfon down to Barmouth) for 15 years and am temporarily living in Lincolnshire.
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I have done all the walks on the Cader Idris and Snowdon and also visited all the child friendly beaches and attractions. I usually stay self catering when we come "home" for a while and can recommend some good websites.
Wales is the best!!!!! I am learning to speak fluent welsh and hope to be living back there early next year.
Chris Holcombe from Merseyside
Having walked and climbed in North Wales for many years, we have more recently bought a holiday cottage just outside Snowdonia and have been impressed by the huge variety of beautiful countryside apart from the
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hills, and the enormous amount of history and culture there is in North Wales - Country houses, gardens, narrow gauge railways, industrial history, castles, waterfalls, cycling, white water rafting, fishing, golf - the list goes on and on.Suffice it to say North Wales is a great place for a holiday.
Ken Paddle from Staffordshire
I have been holidaying in North wales for over 50 years, mainly on the Llyn Peninsula. The last 18 years have been with a touring caravan. Over the last 10 years we have spent more time of our holidays travelling from the Llyn into the Snowdonia area. We have recently purchased a static caravan 1 1/2 miles from Beddgelert, a chance opportunity that was too good to miss. My wife and I are retired now and are looking forward to spending even more time in an area we both feel at home.
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64 year old male. Married with two grown up children. I have visited North Wales regularly since I was a boy and enjoyed seaside resorts, walking, beautiful scenery etc.
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Regular visits to Anglesey,Snowdonia and Barmouth area`s camping,walking and general sight seeing
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Both Marie and I find North Wales delightful. It's full of history and legend. Mystical and magical. we mostly stay in the Snowdonia area of Minffordd near Portmeirion Village where we can tour most places. There are lovely walks for those who want just that. But there are also places for bikers both pedal and motor. I could go on and on but I think you get the drift we LOVE the place.
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Gaynor Gatty Saunt from Surrey
My mother was born in Penmorfa, near Portmadoc and we have had a house in Penmorfa for over sixty years. I therefore, feel that I know the area around there very well and would like to help anyone visiting that area to plan their holiday.
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Trevor Honychurch from Warwickshire
I have been visiting Wales for over 50 years firstly taken by my parents and then taking my own children.
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My particular love is Snowdonia and walking generally but we have visited all areas- my son now lives in Swansea- second favourite area is the Gower and then on to Pembrokeshire coast. We generally stay at youth hostels and have camped over the years. Happy to help others enjoy this wonderful country with whatever advice we can give.
B.Leppard from West Sussex
absolutely fabulous location very friendly people,wonderful food
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Jenny Rowland Raynes from Yorkshire
What a beautiful Place, friendly locals,lots to see and do, great food and landscapes to die for! if you want to see beautiful unspoilt beaches, dramatic majestic mountains forget the alps, sierra nevada's and try looking closer to home North Wales is Wonderful!
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I do not speak welsh but I have been going there for the last 4yrs now and each time i have taken in the sights that Wales has to offer. What a wonderful place it is and as a Yorkshire man I am proud to say I Love Wales
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Have been visiting North Wales virtually every year for the last 45 years or so.I am now 73 and we have a static caravan near Llandudno and visit frequently each year.Have made an excellent relationship with a welsh family near to Caernarfon. First visited them as a holiday family and now they are very much an extension to our own family.
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I am very interested in photography and manage to bore our friends with the results! I am also interested in aviation and am a member of the Valley Aviation Society on Anglesey.
We have a dog and spend quite a time with leisurely walks,and we are still finding new locations and new facts about N.Wales.Ruth Morley from Yorkshire
North wales is the best place to spend a holliday.
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no where else have we found so much to do. Rain or shine each day is different. Our trouble is deciding each day from so many options. the scenery cannot be surpassed. the people are so friendly.Susan Kelsall from Yorkshire
I lived in the Bangor area until I was 8 years old. Since moving away I have visited the area regularly (at least once every year and I am now 60). For the last 20 years or so I have had no family left in the area, so my visits have involved staying in hotels,guest houses, and for the last few years on caravan sites. I usually stay in the Bangor/Caernarfon area, but travel to lots of places that are within about 30 miles of where I stay.
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I regularly visit Pwllhelli, Portmadog and lots of other places on the 'Welsh Riviera'. I've visited, but never actually stayed in, many of the beautiful villages on the Lleyn. I know much of the area around Bethesda,Llanberis, Capel Curig, Betws-y-coed. One of my favourite places is Blaenau Ffestiniog. It is grotesque - and magnificent.
Unfortunately I am not Welsh speaking but I have never encountered any unfriendly behaviour from local folk. Most of the people I have met are proud of their part of North Wales and do their best to make visitors feel welcome.