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Southern Snowdonia | Dolgellau and the Mawddach

Southern Snowdonia Towns | Places to Stay | See & Do

Inspiration

  1. Harlech town & castle
    Harlech is a historic town on the Snowdonia coast which has fantastic beaches, Royal St David's - one of Wales' finest golf courses and Harlech Castle which a World heritage site.
  2. Lakes and Mountains
    Bala & Penllyn is an area within the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains and home to the largest natural lake in Wales,
  3. Barmouth in Southern Snowdonia is a great location for Mountain, Sand and Sea. Extensive sandy beach with attractions, water sports and boat trips.
    Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.
  4. Dollgellau
    Dolgellau is the ideal base to explore southern Snowdonia's dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions. It's a historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore.
  5. Aberdyfi
    Aberdyfi's pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. The town is a popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.
  6. Tywyn is a coastal town in Southern Snowdonia on the Mid Wales coast. The name Tywyn comes from the Welsh word for beach or sand dunes.

Number of results: 260

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  1. Address

    Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

    Telephone

    01678 540666

    Llanuwchlyn, Bala

    August Steam Gala at Bala Lake Railway will feature all available steam locomotives in action with frequent passenger services, demonstration freight trains and the miniature railway running at Llanuwchllyn.

    Add August Steam Gala | Bala Lake Railway to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    01654 702653

    Machynlleth

    This 35 mile circular route takes you on the A487 from Machynlleth via Corris towards Dolgellau and before turning off on the B4405 to Tywyn via the picturesque Talyllyn lake at the foot of Cadair Idris. Return to Machynlleth via Aberdyfi.

    Add Circular Machynlleth via Tal-y-llyn | Scenic Drive to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2LD

    Telephone

    01341 280787

    Llanbedr

    Llanbedr is an attractive village situated between Barmouth and Harlech. It's an ideal location for walking and Shell Island is famous for it's abundance of sea shells.

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  4. Address

    Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    Telephone

    01654 710472

    Tywyn

    A photographic day with No.2 ‘Dolgoch’ at the head of an era-appropriate 1950s Permanent Way train, complete with loaded wagons and re-enactors!

    Indicative Availability

    Book 'Wagons on the P/Way'- Photo CharTRs | Talyllyn Railway Online (opens in a new window)

    Add 'Wagons on the P/Way'- Photo CharTRs | Talyllyn Railway to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Castle Square, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YH

    Telephone

    03000 252239

    Harlech

    Explore the magnificent castle of Edward I at Harlech - which is inscribed on the World Heritage List. One of the most formidable and dominant fortresses in Wales. Panoramic views of Snowdonia and the sea. On site exhibition.

    Add Harlech Castle (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    RSPB Ynys-hir, Eglwys-fach, Machynlleth, Ceredigion, SY20 8TA

    Telephone

    01654 700222

    Machynlleth

    Come and explore to the wildlife at RSPB Ynys-hir. Various activities for all the family. Looking for bugs, senses safaris and more. Find your wild side!
    Suitable for children aged 4-11 years plus their adults.. Please wear suitable clothing and…

    Indicative Availability

    Book Wild Wednesday at RSPB Ynys-hir Online (opens in a new window)

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  7. Address

    Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    Start: Lay-by Derwenlas
    Grid Reference: SN721 991
    Distance: 6.2 km - 3.8 miles
    Grade: Moderate
    Terrain: Firm tracks, open fields, some boggy areas
    Maps: OS Explorer OL23

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Derwenlas Walk to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2LR

    Telephone

    0800 464 0000

    Llanbedr

    Llanbedr railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.

    Add Llanbedr Railway Station to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL39 1AX

    Telephone

    01341 423060

    Southern Snowdonia

    The Cader Idris mountain race, is one of the toughest fell races in Wales, and viewed by many as one of the classic must do races in the calendar.

    Add Ras y Gader - Cader Idris Race to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Cwrt, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    Start: Village car park, Cwrt
    Grid Reference:SH 688 000
    Distance: 4.8 km – 3 miles (with extension 6.6 km - 4 miles)
    Grade: Moderate (extension energetic)
    Terrain: Tarmac road, firm tracks, fields and woodland
    Maps: OS Explorer - OL 23

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Cwrt Walk to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

    Harlech

    Harlech is a historic town on the Snowdonia coast which has fantastic beaches, Royal St David's - one of Wales' finest golf courses and Harlech Castle which a World heritage site.

    Add Harlech to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    RSPB Ynys-hir, Eglwys-fach, Machynlleth, Ceredigion, SY20 8TA

    Telephone

    01654 700222

    Machynlleth

    A special opportunity to study, sketch and create artwork inspired by the diversity of bird life found at RSPB Ynys-hir. No previous artistic experience required, all materials are provided. £35 per participant or £15 for a 10 to 16 yr old…

    Indicative Availability

    Book Beautiful Birds - Sunday Sketching Sessions at RSPB Ynys-hir with Tereska Shepherd Online (opens in a new window)

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  13. Address

    Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SS

    Corris

    Located 5 miles north of Machynlleth, Corris boasts a surprisingly rich vein of local attractions nearby together with thrilling mountain biking in the forest, excellent fishing at Llyn Myngul (Tal y Llyn Lake) and challenging walking on Cadair…

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  14. Address

    Minffordd, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

    Telephone

    01654 761505

    Tywyn

    Cadair Idris Visitor Centre & Tea Room is 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the Cadair Idris summit passes by them.

    Add Cadair Idris | Visitor Centre & Tea Room (NRW) to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Southern Snowdonia, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1PS

    Dolgellau

    Dolgellau is the ideal base to explore southern Snowdonia's dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions. It's a historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore.

    Add Dolgellau to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey

    This gentle four mile walk soon gets you up above Aberdyfi, enjoying fine views over the mouth of the Dyfi estuary and south towards Borth and Aberystwyth.
    Starting place: Tourist Information Centre
    Starting ref: SN 614959

    Add Aberdyfi | | Panorama Walk to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Aberdyfi Tourist Information Centre, The Wharf, Seaview Terrace, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Seaview Terrace, Aberdyfi

    Aberdyfi Tourist Information Centre is conveniently situated in the centre of the village on the Wharf where you can get information on local events, attractions, recreational activities and public transport.

    Add Aberdyfi Tourist Information Centre to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre (NRW), Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ

    Telephone

    01341 440747

    Dolgellau

    Three walking trails are waymarked and start from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre car park.

    More walking trails start from our other car parks within Coed y Brenin Forest Park.

    Add Coed y Brenin | Walking Trails (NRW) to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Tywyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DF

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Tywyn

    The west facing beach at Tywyn in southern Snowdonia is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.

    Add Tywyn Beach to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Dolgellau, Southern Snowdonia, LL40 1PS

    Southern Snowdonia

    The Precipice Walk is one of the famous attractions of Dolgellau. It passes through an interesting variety of habitats which include deciduous woodland, a conifer plantation, meadows, lakeside and sheep-walk.

    Add The Precipice Walk to your Itinerary

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