Many hikers and mountaineers long to trek up Snowdonia, the tallest mountain in Wales at 3,560 feet (1,085m). Offering remarkable panoramic views as far as the Lake District, Pembrokeshire and even Ireland on clear days, it’s certainly worth the challenging hike. But there are plenty of gorgeous sights all around the national park, including the dramatic landscapes of Cwm Idwal and plenty of cutesy villages around: Betws y Coed, Portmeirion, Dolgellau, Barmouth, Beddgelert.

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