Siabod Huts

There’s masses to do around the site, whether you’re travelling à deux or with the kids. If you’re after burning off some family energy, Zip World Fforest (10 minutes’ drive) has adrenaline-busting zipwire rides and coasters, while Zip World Llechwedd (half an hour) has a double zipwire and quarry tours. Looking for a less active day out? Head straight for Welsh Mountain Zoo (half an hour) to say hallo to cuddly bunnies at the petting farm. Getting out and about in the bracing Welsh air is easy too, with walks in Gwydir Forest Park (20 minutes) leading to Geirionydd or Crafnant lakes. Try your hand at white-water rafting on Tegid Lake (40 minutes) near Bala, see the Snowdonia hills up close by pony trekking from Ty Coch, Penmachno (25 minutes), or practise casting for trout at Brenig Lake (half an hour). On any rainy days, jump aboard the Snowdon Mountain Railway (40 minutes) to chug your way up Snowdon, or treat yourself to handwoven, patterned bedspreads at Trefriw Woollen Mills (15 minutes).