Discover the Magic
of North Wales
North Wales is a diverse region, combining mountainous rugged highlands with beautiful coastlines.
Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the jewel in the crown of North Wales, featuring the highest peak in England and Wales, Yr Wyddfa. The park is just 30 minutes away and offers dramatic glacial valleys, deep lakes, and jagged hiking ridges.
Eryri is also home to some of North Wales’s rare Celtic temperate rainforests, flourishing in the wet, mild, and humid conditions of the national park. These ancient woodlands date back to the last ice age and are globally famous for their lush mosses, ferns, and diverse lichens.
The North Walian coast offers miles of sandy beaches, sweeping estuaries, and cliffs. From the wildlife rich sand dunes of Gronant to Anglesey’s unspoiled coastline, white sandy beaches, and stunning woodlands, home to the endangered red squirrel.
While the west coast of Scotland boasts the machair, Anglesey’s Newborough National Nature Reserve is one of the finest and largest dune systems in Britain. These dunes support a highly biodiverse array of plant and animal life – rare orchids, wildflowers, and wading birds. If you’re lucky, you can also see the phenomenon of bioluminescence on the island, at Penmon.
Everywhere you step, North Wales is rich in ancient history and industrial heritage. World Heritage sites include the iconic fortifications of Conwy Castle and Caernarfon Castle, as well as Llangollen’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The abandoned miners’ cottages in the Dinorwic Quarry, is an unforgettable reminder of the region’s world-renowned slate mining history.
Llais y Brân is an unrivalled luxury base from which to explore all these enchanting and unforgettable places.
Beaches
Stroll along the vast sands of Talacre, where the Dee Estuary meets the Irish Sea. Talacre is famous for its towering sand dunes and iconic (allegedly haunted) Point of Ayr lighthouse. Talacre nature reserve is home to many species of bird, as well as natterjack toads, making it a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Enjoy the new promenade at Colwyn Bay, the faded glamour of Victorian seaside haunts in Llandudno, eat fish and chips while sitting on the harbour wall in Conwy or watch the sun set with a G and T on Deganwy Quay.
Wildlife Watching
There is a plethora of wildlife to see during your stay and while exploring further afield.
Dippers and grey wagtails are almost guaranteed at Dyserth Waterfall, as are nesting osprey at Llyn Brenig. Brenig is home to the endangered pine marten, as well as adders. You can also see cuckoos daily at certain times of year,
The stunning hoopoe is an occasional visitor to North Wales, notably at Big Pool Nature Reserve. Kingfishers are resident at Big Pool Nature Reserve, Prestatyn, and on the riverbank by church in Llais y Brân's neighbouring village, Llangernyw.
Seals are a common visitor to Angel Bay, Little Orme, Llandudno, while curlews and oyster catchers are easily found at Pensarn Beach, Abergele.
Marsh harriers and barn owls are resident around Gronant sand dunes, also with a host of seabirds on the beach heading to Talacre.
Great crested grebes and otters can be seen at Rhyl Brickfields Pond. There are also otters at Lanrwrst bridge. We call them the '5pm otters'...
On Anglesey, red squirrels run amok at Dingle Nature Reserve , Llangefni, and Newborough Beach. Or enjoy the clown-like beauty of the puffin, as well as otherq seabirds, at South Stack Lighthouse. Booming bitterns and marsh harriers are resident at Cors Ddyga Reserve. And the coastline favourite, the Risso Dolphin, can be found all around the island.
Walking and Hiking
North Wales is a haven for walkers and hikers. From the challenging hikes of Snowdonia and Yr Wyddfa, to the glorious woodland walks around Betwys y Coed, known as the gateway to the Eryri National Park, the options are endless. Aber Falls boasts a beautiful hidden waterfall at the end of a scenic valley walk, while the spectacular Llangollen Circular trail, offers diverse scenery and outstanding views.
Fishing & Angling
Deepsea fishing is available from local hubs like Rho-on-Sea, target tope, bream, and bass. Book a local skipper by searching on the Fishing in Wales directory. If you fancy freshwater angling, Llyn Brenig is a massive 920-acre reservoir, known for its exceptional fly fishing and bank fishing for pike.
Golf
There’s a host of venues for keen golfers in North Wales, including the world-class, 6,910-yard championship links course at Conwy, consistently ranked among the best in Wales. It offers a severe but fair test with stunning coastal and mountain views. Other courses include Wales’s most northerly course, Bull Bay Golf Club on Anglesey. A delightful, hilly links/parkland mix that provides panoramic sea views and an incredibly welcoming atmosphere for visiting golfers.
If crazy golf is more your thing… head to Rhos Fynach!