Llanberis is located at the foot of Snowdon and it is the starting point for the easiest footpath to the summit for those who are not tempted by the railway. Former slate quarries nearby are now a country park with train rides, boat trips, a slate museum and waymarked walks while Dolbadarn Castle stands on a spur between the lakes of Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris. Llanberis offers a wide range of accommodation and refreshment places.