If you have an extra half-day or day, here are some suggested places to visit, with the distance given from campus.

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Beaumaris (Angelsey)

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Seaside town with pier, cute shops and a 13th-century castle.

20-minute car/taxi ride or 45-minutes by bus (or 2 hour walk along the Coastal Path)

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Conwy 

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Cute town with good shopping, pubs and restaurants, with great views from the 13th-century castle. 

18-minute train from Bangor Station

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Caernarfon

Large water-side town with lots to do, dominated by a 13th-century castle, famous (and controversial) for the site of the Prince of Wales' investiture.

30 minutes by bus

 

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Beddgelert (Snowdonia)

Small yet beautiful town nestled in mountains with good ice cream and pizza

1 hour 20 by bus or 45-minute drive

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Betws-y-Coed (Snowdonia)

One of the most popular towns in Snowdonia and a base for hiking but also some easy, sheep-filled walks.

1-hour bus (if you get the right one) or 40-minute drive

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