One of the things that North Wales is known for is its castles and that was the primary motivation for going. I had long wanted to see Conwy Castle and I was not disappointed. For a modest entrance fee I went inside Conwy Castle, a structure that dominates the walled town of Conwy. Sitting as it does right on the coast (an inlet really), it is very beautifully located and views of the surrounding area are just as impressive from inside the castle.
Ruined as it is, you are not well protected from the elements at Conwy Castle. However, my time there coincided with the only spell of sunshine in my trip. That said, the wind was not far away and upon climbing to the top of one of the towers, I was nearly blown off the castle altogether. I hung on and was rewarded with breath-taking views.
The trip to Conwy Castle was the highlight, but I did also see Caernarfon Castle too on my trip and there are many more along this stretch of coastline too, which are all well worth a visit.
I was eager to see other parts of North Wales too and this included a trip across the bridge into Angelsey. The worst of the weather struck while I was there, so I perhaps did not see it at its very best, but I still liked what I did see. South Stack Lighthouse was my first stop and a blustery walk along the coast. I also stopped at many of the beautiful beaches along the west coast too.
My trip was sompleted by a visit to the Welsh Mountain Zoo, a very picturesque little animal park that boasts some impressive wildlife, including tiger, brown bear and performing seal lions and penguins.
North Wales and Anglesey has much to recommend it and I hope to visit again, although hopefully with better weather next time!
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