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Where Mid Wales meets North Wales. Where our places to stay have mountain
views, lakes on the doorstep, waterfalls within walking distance. You can find them here.
Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales, with the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales.
Must See Attractions include Coed y Brenin, Britain's first purpose-built mountain bike centre. It is one of the sport's top destinations featuring work-class mountain bike trails, family walks, a cafe, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
Portmeirion is situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of colour and architectural styles at Portmeirion Village. Built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion is now one of Wales’ most popular destinations.
Harlech Castle crowns a sheer rocky crag overlooking the dunes far below, the peaks of Snowdonia rising as a backdrop.
In the stunning UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future.
Visit one of our heritage railways in Southern Snowdonia. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
Southern Snowdonia Towns | Places to Stay | See & Do
Number of results: 256
, currently showing 181 to 200.
Tywyn
Enjoy a romantic steam-hauled journey into the golden sunsets of the Fathew Valley
Penrhyndeudraeth
Penrhyndeudraeth railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.
near Barmouth
The spectacular Morfa Dyffryn Reserve stretches for about 4.5 miles along the coast of Cardigan Bay from Afon Ysgethin in the south to Afon Artro in the north.
Dinas Mawddwy
North-east of Machynlleth and south-east of Dolgellau, the village of Dinas Mawddwy is just to the side of the A470 at the junction with the mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.
Pantperthog, Machynlleth
Start: Centre for Alternative Technology
(C.A.T) car park
Grid Reference: SH 754 044
Distance: 7.1 km – 4.4 miles
Grade: Moderate (some steep sections)
Terrain: Firm tracks, roads and open grassland
Maps: OS Explorer OL23 or 215
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.
Machynlleth
Start: Near Dovey Valley Shooting Centre
Limited car parking
Grid Reference: SH 806 051
Distance: 10 km – 6.2 miles
Grade: Moderate with some steep sections
Terrain: Fields, rough tracks
Maps: OS Explorer - 215
Tywyn
Come and join us for our Beer Festival!
Gwynedd
The Dolmelynllyn estate is about 5 miles north of Dolgellau. To explore the estate, which includes the Coed Ganllwd Nature Reserve. This ancient woodland extends up the hill and valley side above the famous Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls).
Llanuwchlyn, Bala
The entire entire home fleet of engines (subject to availability) will be taking part in the Bala Lake steam gala along with a visiting locomotive.
Pantperthog, Machynlleth
Join us for CAT's Free Summer Open Day on Saturday 2 August! · Explore hands-on workshops, family-friendly tours, and interactive displays
Tywyn
The west facing beach at Tywyn in southern Snowdonia is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.
Gwynedd
This 120 acre reserve is a fine example of Ancient Woodland, with a rich flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns. The Coed Crafnant Reserve is comprised of two distinct woodlands; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin.
Morfa Mawddach
Morfa Mawddach railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and is located south-east of Barmouth, south of the Mawddach estuary.
Machynlleth
Machynlleth railway station is on the Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. Trains also depart from here for the Cambrian Coast Line to Pwllheli.
Llanuwchlyn, Bala
A great day out on the Bala Steam Railway in support of Teddies for Loving Care, a charity which donates teddies to young children in local hospitals. Lots of fun and teddy themed activities for kids plus steam train rides!
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.
Barmouth
The Mawddach Trail is flat and totally traffic free, making for a superb 18 mile return trip.
The route follows the course of the old railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth with picnic areas, viewpoints and little nature reserves.
Near Abergynolwyn
The Mary Jones Walk retraces the route the 15-year-old Mary Jones walked 25 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, across the Welsh mountains, to Bala to get a Bible from Revd. Thomas Charles.
Machynlleth, Machynlleth
Dusk is a magical time to explore Ynys-hir's habitats. Head off the beaten track to look for special nightime wildlife, including bats, then listen for the mechanical song of the Nightjar as the sun sets, before our guides introduce you to the many…
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