North Wales really is a drivers heaven.
Winding roads with rugged mountains on one side and stunning beaches on the other. Country lanes leading you through historic towns to seaside ports.
Enjoy your drive.
Nant Gwrtheyrn hill climb (public road).
It's home to the National Welsh Language and Heritage Centre and has an amazing road to get there.
If you like winding roads through stunning scenery then North Wales is a great place to drive.
There is a mix of roads from country lanes, winding mountain passes and even Wales Rally GB sections for you to enjoy. Take them at a leisurely pace stopping off to explore the regions cultural towns or well known nature spots. Even the race track is on a rugged coastal island.
Llanberis pass leads you to the highest carpark for snowdon.
This stretch of road is rugged, steep, winding and usually wet. Whats not to like? Oh watch out for the traffic.
We are only scratching the surface with these drives so be prepared to explore.
If the breathtaking scenery or history of the region don’t excite you then the race track might.
the a5 has many stretches that are breathtaking.
As you approach Tryfan and Llyn Ogwen the countryside really opens up so that you can appreciate where you are.
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Wind your way up the Llanberis pass. Once you head down the crowds will thin giving way to roads with mountains and lakes.
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With an average gradient of just over 10% you might not find the time to take in the stunning scenery and coastal views.
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Set on the west coast of Anglesey, overlooking the Irish Sea and the Eryri mountain range beyond.
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The Great Orme Wales Rally GB stage fastest time recorded is 2m 37s by Andreas Mikkelsen on the Cambrian Rally in 2006.
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This drive will give you a real taste of what Eryri National Park has to offer. Historic towns, lakes, rivers and mountains.
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