Ideally set on the slopes of Cader Idris mountain, YHA Kings Youth Hostel is a lovely setting for soaking in the sights and sounds of the hostels very own wooded ravine. The hostel rests within a sleepy, peaceful area within easy reach of the nearest sandy beach just five miles away while Barmouth is an easy half an hour’s drive away. Zip over to the lively seaside resort for inviting beaches, an intriguing old harbour, an arcade plus a mini funfair for the kids. Once you’ve worked up an appetite pop into one of the many pubs and eateries for a well-deserved drink and meal. If you’d prefer to stick closer to home, there is a cosy little pub in Penmaenpool set in stunning settings near Mawddach. Cycling enthusiasts can wander along the mountain biking trails in and around Coed Y Brenin approximately twenty-minutes away. Enjoy watersports and fishing adventures take a thirty-minute drive over to Lake Bala. If history is your forte, spend your stay exploring the vast wealth of crumbling castles in Snowdonia. Harlech Castle, which is a world heritage site, is a mere forty minutes up the coastline. Head back to base after a tiring day of sightseeing and enjoy a barbeque under the twinkling stars. Fall asleep to views of the gardens, river and mountains from your room.