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Towns and Villages in Southern Snowdonia

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. 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

    Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    Telephone

    01654 710472

    Tywyn

    The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Tal-y-llyn Railway is an important collection of artifacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles. From complete locomotives to tickets, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating…

    Price

    Price £3.00 per child to £6.00 per adult

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  2. Castle Cottage | Pattra's Restaurant

    Address

    Pen Llech, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YL

    Telephone

    01766 780 479

    Harlech

    Dating from the 16th century Castle Cottage is one of the oldest houses in Harlech, close to the ancient castle. Pattra’s Restaurant, headed up by head chef, Glyn Roberts. As previous owner of Castle Cottage for 32 years, Glyn maintains his high…

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  3. 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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  4. Address

    Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    Corris

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Independent craft centre in Corris near Machynlleth, Mid Wales, with 9 studio workshops, King Arthur’s Labyrinth and Corris Mine Explorers on site. Watch skilled makers at work, browse for handmade gifts and sample award winning Welsh gin. Have a go…

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  5. Address

    Ian Snow - Machynlleth, The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AF

    Telephone

    01654 703945

    8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth

    From his shop in Machynlleth, Ian Snow started his business in 1978 selling throws, curtains, cushion covers,and gifts. The business is are proud of their ethical standards & passionate about our environment.

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  6. Address

    5 St Marys Terrace, Arthog, Gwynedd, LL39 1BQ

    Telephone

    01654 700222

    Arthog

    Arthog Bog is located in southern Snowdonia between Dolgellau and Fairbourne. It is a small wetland and a wonderful place to see weird and wonderful plants, flowers, butterflies and birds.

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  7. 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.

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  8. Address

    Dyffryn Ardudwy, near Barmouth, LL43 2AR

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    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.

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  9. Address

    Ceinws, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    Start: Ceinws village
    Grid Reference: SH760 059
    Distance: 11.3 km – 7 miles (additional 0.7km - 0.4 miles to Llanwrin)
    Grade: Moderate / Strenuous
    Terrain: Firm tracks, open fields
    Maps: OS Explorer 215

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  10. 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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  11. Address

    Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL39 1LJ

    Telephone

    01341440238

    Nr Dolgellau

    Cregennan Lakes in southern Snowdonia are owned by the National Trust and are a renowned and often photographed beauty spot. There are tremendous views of the Mawddach Estuary and Barmouth Bridge from near the lake.and the lakes are situated on the…

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  12. Address

    Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RT

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Gwynedd

    Aberdyfi is a charming coastal village in Southern Snowdonia, boasting a stunning beach with views of Cardigan Bay and opportunities for sailing and watersports. The area is also home to a nature reserve and Ramsar site.

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  13. Address

    Barmouth - Dolgellau, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL40 2TA

    Telephone

    01654 702653

    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.

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  14. Llandanwg Beach

    Address

    Llandanwg, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2SD

    Telephone

    01286 679686

    Harlech

    Llandanwg beach is just south of Harlech; the village is famous for its church which stands just a stone's throw from the sea.

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  15. 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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  16. Address

    Llanfihangel Y Pennant, Near Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TS

    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.

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  17. 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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  18. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

    The Bala & Penllyn area has a wide range of Walking Trails for everyone – including: all ability, children, heritage, scenic and mountain walks - and all through stunning mountain and lake scenery of southern Snowdonia.

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  19. Address

    Dyfi Forest (NRW), Gwynedd, SY20 8QJ

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Gwynedd

    The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.

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  20. 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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