Countryside attractions in North Wales

Conwy Falls is one of the most popular and scenic waterfalls in Snowdonia. The falls are not located near the historic town of Conwy, as the name might suggest, but just east of Betws-y-Coed, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Pentrefoelas Road, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales, LL24 0PN

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A series of three beautiful waterfalls tumble down a steeply wooded gorge in the south-western corner of Snowdonia National Park. A pleasant one-mile circular walk links the waterfalls. The Talyllyn steam railway runs past the start of the walk.
B4405, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, LL36 9UW

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Machno Falls is a pretty cascade on the River Machno, just south (upriver) from the more famous Conwy Falls. It can only be reached on the west bank of the river, taking the country lane north from Penmachno village.
Penmachno, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales

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Porth Oer is a beautiful secluded beach on the Lleyn Peninsula near Aberdaron. The beach is known as the Whistling Sands because the sand can make a peculiar squealing or whistling noise when you step on it. There are excellent coastal walks from the beach.
Aberdaron, Lleyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales

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One of the most popular natural attractions in Wales, Swallow Falls (Rhaeadr Ewynnol) has been drawing visitors for hundreds of years. The falls are located just west of Betws-y-Coed, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Holyhead Road (A5), Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales, LL24 0DW

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