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Towns and Villages in Southern Snowdonia

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  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. 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.
  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. 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.
  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. 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,

Number of results: 138

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  1. Address

    Mid Wales, SY20 8ER

    Experience the Wonder of Dyfi Biosphere: A Natural Gem Recognised by UNESCO

    Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dyfi Biosphere, an internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO. The reserve is a true gem, one of only six…

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  2. Address

    Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    Machynlleth

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026

    The Welsh Legends Maze sits beside King Arthur's Labyrinth and offers a leafy outdoor adventure through the world of Welsh myth. Follow winding paths to meet intriguing characters, many taken from the Mabinogion Welsh book of tales, including the…

    Price

    Price £8.95 Per Ticket

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  3. Address

    Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

    Telephone

    01654 705950

    Pantperthog, Machynlleth

    The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre in Mid Wales that researches and supports greener ways of living.

    Price

    Price £3.50 per child to £8.50 per adult

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  4. Address

    Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YB

    Telephone

    01341 212121

    Dolgellau

    Penmaenuchaf Head Chef, Owen Vaughan, and his talented kitchen brigade create menus with high-quality, delicious ingredients, that are as local as possible. The beautiful garden room restaurant is a wonderful setting for a memorable dining…

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  5. Address

    King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    Corris

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026

    At King Arthur's Labyrinth visitors sail by underground boat and through the cascading veil of a magical underground waterfall. As you pass through the waterfall, you're swept back in time to a mythical place filled with dragons, giants and King…

    Price

    Price £11.80 per child to £17.80 per adult

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  6. Address

    Abermaw | Barmouth, Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

    Telephone

    01341 280787

    Barmouth

    With the development of Trans Wales cycle routes, Barmouth has become an ideal centre for a cycling based holiday. The dramatic beauty of North & Mid Wales offers a vast array of cycling opportunities for all types of cyclists.

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  7. Winter Birds Sightseeing Bus

    Address

    Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park Centre, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU

    Telephone

    01766 772600

    Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Snowdonia National Park Environmental Studies Centre, administered by the National Park Authority.

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  8. Address

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED

    Telephone

    01286 679217

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey

    Circular walk starting from the popular coastal town of Aberdyfi. Stunning sandy beach, medieval castle site, tales of sunken villages, and far-reaching views of the Dyfi estuary and Cambrian coast are all part of this short but scenic walk.

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  9. Address

    Zip World Slate Cavern Adventures, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB

    Telephone

    01248 601444

    Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Journey through an Indiana Jones-esque adventure environment that has been inaccessible for nearly 200 years

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  10. Address

    Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2DX

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Fairbourne

    A two mile stretch of sand backed by steep pebble banks and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park.

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  11. Plas Caerdeon Outdoor Education Centre

    Address

    Bontddu, Barmouth, LL42 1TH

    Telephone

    01341 430276

    Barmouth

    Plas Caerdeon offers a wide range of activities, from outdoor pursuits such as canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering to geographical and biological fieldwork, creative breaks or residential study.

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  12. Address

    Coed y Brenin Forest Park, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL402HN

    Telephone

    01341 440747

    Dolgellau

    Coed y Brenin Forest Park is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park near Dolgellau and forms part of the National Forest for Wales. There are many walking trails from various car parks within the Coed y Brenin forest park where you can see…

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  13. Aberdovey Outward Bound Centre

    Address

    Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0RA

    Telephone

    01654 767464

    Aberdovey

    The Aberdovey Outward Bound Centre in Southern Snowdonia is close to the coastal village of Aberdovey and has spectacular views over the Dyfi estuary.

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  14. 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.

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  15. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

    Cycle routes through southern Snowdonia and the exciting scenery around Bala,

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  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

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  17. Address

    Llechwedd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB

    Telephone

    01766 238007

    Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Antur Stiniog in Southern Snowdonia is a world-class mountain biking centre with 14 downhill mountain bike trails, graded from green to black, for riders of all abilities.

    Antur Stiniog is one of only a few uplift centres in Wales which means you…

    Price

    Price £40.00 to £44.00 per adult

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  18. Address

    Aberllefenni, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    Start: NRW forest car park.
    Turn R just before Aberllefenni village sign.
    Grid Reference: SH 769 092
    Distance: 8.4 km - 5.2 miles
    Grade: Easy/Moderate
    Maps: OS Explorer . OL23

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  19. Address

    Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1NE

    Telephone

    01341 281617

    Gwynedd

    Barmouth is southern Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there’s so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded.

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  20. Address

    Centre For Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    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

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