Llanberis
We've put together a guide to websites from and about Llanberis.
Llanberis.org
http://www.llanberis.org
This straightforward site will help you get to know where to go and what to do in Llanberis, the town at the foot of Snowdon. Hover your mouse over one of the subject headings along the top of each page and a list will appear. Just select a category and get info on local walks, climbs and cycle paths, accommodation, events and galleries of the surrounding countryside.
Suggested by Julie Williams from Llanberis
Pete's Eats
http://www.petes-eats.co.uk/
Pete's Eats website is about the famous cafe in Llanberis which is dubbed "possibly the best caff in the world". Comments about the cafe have been in the press all over the world, including New York Times and The Guardian. As the cafe is very popular among climbers, there's information on other sporting activities to do in the area.
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team
http://www.llanberismountainrescue.co.uk
A nice-looking site that's well laid-out and includes excellent mountain safety advice, a view of the RAF rescue helicopter you never want to see and, just to make you think hard before venturing onto the hills, a catalogue of incidents the team have attended.
Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni Fishing Society
http://www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/sg/
This local angling association has waters in some of the most beautiful locations in Wales, including Llyn Padarn and the River Seiont between Llanberis and Caernarfon. Permits are available to visitors, as well as members. All details are on the website.
Snowdonia Weather Stations
http://www.fhc.co.uk/weather/
This site gives access to the information obtained from the weather stations of Snowdonia. The functional navigation bar guides you to both basic and very technical information about the current weather, as well as other archive materials. You can also check out the three live webcams to get an instant idea of the weather (if they're blurry it might well be the heavy mist and not the camera!), giving views of Moel Eilio, Snowdon's summit and from the Electric Mountain.
Suggested by Jeremy Williams from Llanfairfechan.
Snowdonia National Park
http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/
The park authority's attractive website covers everything from lakes and mountains to details of the park wardens, walks you can follow and places to visit. There is also information on the authority's meetings, working groups and conferences.
Welsh Slate Museum
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/slate/
Check out the events and attractions, opening times and activities at one of the area's top visitor sites.
Llanberis.com
http://www.llanberis.com/
You'll find a basic introduction to Llanberis, plus details and pictures of Dolbadarn Castle and the wider area, and accommodation.
Llanberis Lake Railway
http://www.lake-railway.co.uk/
Take a scenic five-mile return trip on this recently-extended Great Little Train. All the history is here, plus prices, timetables and an online shop.
Dafydd Bullock
http://www.bullockmusic.info/
Internationally-known composer Dafydd Bullock was born in Llanberis and the area inspires much of his music. The website outlines his extensive body of work, lets you listen and download. Warning: viola players might be offended by the jokes page!
Ysgol Dolbadarn
http://www.cynnal.co.uk/einbro/llanberis/
The Llanberis primary school with a view of Snowdon from the classroom has created a website about the village, the school, history, the environment and culture.
Llanberis Guides
http://www.llanberisguides.com/
No, not the girls in blue uniform, this is a site for hard rock fans who like to peruse pictures of daring-do and death-defying drops. The guides in question will lead the way if you need instruction.
Llanberis Mountain Film Festival
http://www.llamff.co.uk/
Find out what happened at the last mountaineering-themed festival and read plans for the next one, as and when they are published.
Plas Coch
http://www.plas-coch.co.uk/
This guest house website has bags of information about Llanberis and the surrounding area, including walks, tourist attractions, pubs and restaurants, and an introduction to the Welsh language.
Suggested by Frank Gibson.
Snowdon Race
http://www.snowdonrace.com/
Fitness fanatics can get the lowdown on this annual race to the summit in July, with rules, results, photos and an entry form. Details are in English, Welsh and Italian.
Suggested by Geoff Clegg, Llanberis.
Subterranea Britannica
www.subbrit.org.uk
Find out about an interesting episode in the history of Glyn Rhonwy quarry when it was used as a wartime bomb store.
Suggested by Martin Briscoe, Lochaber.
Gwynedd Hotel
www.gwyneddhotelsnowdonia.co.uk
Keep an eye on village life courtesy of this hotel's two webcams - one in the bar and one on the roof. There are also details of local attractions.
Suggested by Mark Bartlett, Llanberis.
Snowdon Fiddle Festival
http://www.gwylffidil.info
This annual event held in Nant Peris in June is an opportunity to have fun and raise the profile of traditional fiddle playing. There's dancing, other instruments and activities too.
Snowdonia Marathon
www.snowdoniamarathon.com
The race from Nant Peris on a circular route through the national park has been going since 1982 and attracts hundreds of runner every October. Course and entry details are on the site.
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