Attractions in Bethesda, Gwynedd.
Zip World Velocity is “The Nearest Thing to Flying”! Home to the longest zip line in Europe and the fastest in the world. This adrenalin fuelled attraction offers visitors a totally unique experience. Speeds in excess of 100mph can be reached. Velocity has two pairs of zip lines. The experience starts with the ‘Little Zipper’. This is a great introduction and confidence builder with a maximum speed of around 45mph. The journey takes riders ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Bethesda updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 10th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:19 and will set at 15:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11°C. A few showers are expected, 4mm of rainfall is possible today. Some quite strong winds are possible today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 41mph.
On Monday 11th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:20 and will set at 15:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. Moderate Gales are possible. Please watch out for local weather warnings, with a maximum expected wind speed of 64mph.
On Tuesday 12th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:22 and will set at 15:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9.5°C. Heavy rain which could cause some standing water is expected, 10mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
On Wednesday 13th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:23 and will set at 15:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.2°C. A light shower is possible, 1mm of rainfall is possible today. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 28mph.
On Thursday 14th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:24 and will set at 15:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 8.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There could be quite a strong breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 25mph.
On Friday 15th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:24 and will set at 15:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 8.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Saturday 16th December 2023 the sun will rise at 08:25 and will set at 15:59. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.4°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
Our weather forecast for Bethesda is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Penrhyn Quarry
Bethesda
Gwynedd
LL57 4YG
01248 601444
Zip World Velocity is “The Nearest Thing to Flying”! Home to the longest zip line in Europe and the fastest in the world.
This adrenalin fuelled attraction offers visitors a totally unique experience. Speeds in excess of 100mph can be reached.
Velocity has two pairs of zip lines. The experience starts with the ‘Little Zipper’. This is a great introduction and confidence builder with a maximum speed of around 45mph. The journey takes riders into the heart of the historic quarry where the off road journey to the Big Zipper commences.
The journey up the mountain in a specialised off road vehicle is magnificent. The Quarry Tour involves a journey through, what was once, the largest slate quarry in the world. Around every corner is evidence of an industrial past which our professional drivers bring to life and they will astound you with their knowledge and captivating stories.
Where the Quarry Tour ends the Big Zipper begins. This is a mile long zip line that provides riders with a birds-eye view of the historic quarry and the spectacular North Wales coastline and beyond.