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What To Do In Southern Eryri (Snowdonia)
Southern Eryri (Snowdonia) has some real hidden gems which can sometimes be overlooked. Here is our guide on what to do in Southern Eryri.
Things To Do In Snowdonia When It Rains....
Before we start, itâs only fair to point out that it doesnât actually rain in Wales as much as you might think. The west coast of Snowdonia in particular, fairs better weather wise, than most of the UK. Met office statistics show that the number of âwet daysâ during the summer months is less than in England and when comparing âhours of sunshineâ the western coast of wales again, tends towards the top of the UK table. But youâre right of course, this isnât Spain, and yes it might rain. So here is our line up of things to do in Snowdonia when the weather is less than perfect… Underground Adventures Like the treasures of London during the Blitz, you might want to seek refuge in some of the slate caverns of Blaenau Ffestiniog. In 1940, on the orders of Winston Churchill, Manod Quarry was used to store all the pictures from the National and Tate…
Snowdonia, Things To Do When it Rains
Facts and figures Before we start, itâs only fair to point out that it doesnât actually rain in Wales as much as you might think. The west coast of Snowdonia in particular, fairs better, weather wise, than most of the UK. Met office statistics show that the number of âwet daysâ (days with rainfall total of 1mm or more) during the summer months averages 25 in Valley on Anglesey compared to an average of 30 days in Upper Castern, the Met Office site in the midlands. When comparing âhours of sunshineâ the western coast of wales again, tends towards the top of the UK table. (metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk) But youâre right of course, this isnât Spain, and yes it might rain. So what to do? Underground Adventures Like the treasures of London during the Blitz, you might want to seek refuge in some of the slate caverns of Blaenau Ffestiniog. In 1940, on the orders of Winston Churchill,…
