Snowdownia Attractions 
Snowdownia is the name given to the mountainous area in the county of Gwynedd, with 14 peaks over 3,000ft/915m, culminating in Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa itself (3,560ft/1,085m), followed by Crib Goch (3,023ft/921m), Crib-y-Ddysgl or Garnedd Ugain (3,493ft/1,065m), Lliwedd (2,947ft/898m) and Yr Aran (2,451ft/778m). The best view of the whole group is to be had from Capel Curig, but the peaks themselves can be seen from Porthmadog or the Nantlle valley.
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Gilfach Ddu - National Slate Museum
The workshops of the National Slate Museum in Gilfach Ddu were built in 1870 for the slate quarry of Dinorwic, which at the time was the largest in the world, and consists of a huge amphitheater carved directly into the slopes of the Elidir mountains.
Hours
April 11 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 10
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Snowdon (Eryri)
Snowdon itself (Welsh: Eryri) comprises many peaks, the highest of which Yr Wyddfa (3,560ft/1,085m) affords incomparable views in all directions. But there are a large number of other mountains in the area which are also well worth climbing. All over Snowdonia there are good walks and climbs, offering far-ranging views of beautiful mountains and valleys.
Capel Curig, Wales
The holiday village of Capel Curig is a good base for mountaineering and walking in the Snowdonia area, and is also popular with anglers and painters.
