Trish’s Guidebook
Activities
One of three of the North West Wales Zip World adventure venues. Recommended for Velocity 2 - 'Superman' style (head first) zip line - the fastest in the world and the longest in Europe and the 'Quarry Karts' or gravity racers (Think three-wheeled aluminium engineless cart hurtling down a steep winding shale track - brakes are very necessary) The karts are our personal favourites!. Would say this venue is more tilted towards adults than children. The same overriding advice applies to all the Zip World venues...
>>MAKE SURE TO BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE<<
(and complete online waiver to save time when you arrive as it can be a bit chaotic checking in)
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
One of three of the North West Wales Zip World adventure venues. Recommended for Velocity 2 - 'Superman' style (head first) zip line - the fastest in the world and the longest in Europe and the 'Quarry Karts' or gravity racers (Think three-wheeled aluminium engineless cart hurtling down a steep winding shale track - brakes are very necessary) The karts are our personal favourites!. Would say this venue is more tilted towards adults than children. The same overriding advice applies to all the Zip World venues...
>>MAKE SURE TO BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE<<
(and complete online waiver to save time when you arrive as it can be a bit chaotic checking in)
One of three of the North West Wales Zip World adventure venues and second closest to Bluebell. Recommended for the major adrenaline rush from Plummet 2 and Skyride 2. You will see what we mean if you visit.
This venue arguably offers the best full day out for families. The Treetop Nets (endless enclosed bouncing nets suspended 30 feet up in the air) and Tree Hoppers and Zip Safari offer tree to tree short zip line fun for adults and children. Not forgetting the Fforest Coaster - like the Quarry Karts (Bethesda) it's up to you to slow it down (or not)
The same overriding advice applies to all the Zip World venues...
>>MAKE SURE TO BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE<<
(and complete online waiver to save time when you arrive as it can be a bit chaotic checking in)
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Zip World Fforest
A470One of three of the North West Wales Zip World adventure venues and second closest to Bluebell. Recommended for the major adrenaline rush from Plummet 2 and Skyride 2. You will see what we mean if you visit.
This venue arguably offers the best full day out for families. The Treetop Nets (endless enclosed bouncing nets suspended 30 feet up in the air) and Tree Hoppers and Zip Safari offer tree to tree short zip line fun for adults and children. Not forgetting the Fforest Coaster - like the Quarry Karts (Bethesda) it's up to you to slow it down (or not)
The same overriding advice applies to all the Zip World venues...
>>MAKE SURE TO BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE<<
(and complete online waiver to save time when you arrive as it can be a bit chaotic checking in)
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Sightseeing
This photo of Harlech Beach is taken from what is known locally as 'Good God Corner'. If you take the time to stop and take in the view you will see why.
Harlech Beach is a 10 minute walk from Bluebell taking in the amazing views of Shell Island on the way down. From Bluebell walk back up the drive and simply keep going until you reach the first little crossroads at the bottom of For Uwchglan. Go straight over, when you reach the second set of cross roads on the main road turn right and walk for about 30 yards - past the bus stop - until you see a gate on your left to the footpath down to the beach. One word of caution; it is a long way down (272 steps at the last count) and even further coming back up! (feels it anyway). At the bottom you have to cross the railway tracks of the amazing Cambrian Line you will then step onto the miles of golden and often deserted sands of Harlech Beach.
If you prefer to drive, head to the same crossroads and again turn right along the main coast road into Harlech. The castle should be high on the cliff to your right. You need to take the first left after the level crossing onto Fford Glan Mor. Head down the long straight beach road to the end where there is a Pay and Display car park. The beach seldom gets 'packed' but the car park is a different matter. In popular times you will need to get there early or be very lucky to get a parking space. If it is full there is parking at the leisure centre - head back along Fford Glan Mor towards the Castle and take the first right (turning before Castell Morfa and premier store). Follow the road to the end and find a spot in the carpark. You have to pay in the reception (circa £2 in 2021) although last year there was simply an honesty box inside the letter box on the main doors. As far as we are aware there is nothing to stop you parking, for free, in the road leading to the leisure centre but be warned you will incur the wrath of the locals. (I guess it must be annoying for them!)
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Harlech Beach
This photo of Harlech Beach is taken from what is known locally as 'Good God Corner'. If you take the time to stop and take in the view you will see why.
Harlech Beach is a 10 minute walk from Bluebell taking in the amazing views of Shell Island on the way down. From Bluebell walk back up the drive and simply keep going until you reach the first little crossroads at the bottom of For Uwchglan. Go straight over, when you reach the second set of cross roads on the main road turn right and walk for about 30 yards - past the bus stop - until you see a gate on your left to the footpath down to the beach. One word of caution; it is a long way down (272 steps at the last count) and even further coming back up! (feels it anyway). At the bottom you have to cross the railway tracks of the amazing Cambrian Line you will then step onto the miles of golden and often deserted sands of Harlech Beach.
If you prefer to drive, head to the same crossroads and again turn right along the main coast road into Harlech. The castle should be high on the cliff to your right. You need to take the first left after the level crossing onto Fford Glan Mor. Head down the long straight beach road to the end where there is a Pay and Display car park. The beach seldom gets 'packed' but the car park is a different matter. In popular times you will need to get there early or be very lucky to get a parking space. If it is full there is parking at the leisure centre - head back along Fford Glan Mor towards the Castle and take the first right (turning before Castell Morfa and premier store). Follow the road to the end and find a spot in the carpark. You have to pay in the reception (circa £2 in 2021) although last year there was simply an honesty box inside the letter box on the main doors. As far as we are aware there is nothing to stop you parking, for free, in the road leading to the leisure centre but be warned you will incur the wrath of the locals. (I guess it must be annoying for them!)