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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: 141

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  1. Address

    Cadair Idris, Southern Snowdonia, LL39 1AX

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Southern Snowdonia

    There are three recommended walking routes to conquer Cader Idris. Whichever route you take they are all designated ‘hard/strenuous’ routes, and you should allow between five to six hours to get there and back

    Add Cadair Idris | Walking Routes (NRW) to your Itinerary

  2. Rhaeadr Ddu & Coed Ganllwyd | Walking Trails

    Address

    Coed Ganllwyd Nature Reserve, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG

    Telephone

    01341 440238

    Dolgellau

    A network of paths on the Coed Ganllwyd reserve mean you can choose from circular walks of 100 metres up to more demanding routes that stretch over two kilometres.

    Add Rhaeadr Ddu & Coed Ganllwyd | Walking Trails to your Itinerary

  3. 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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  4. Address

    Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UR

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Gwynedd

    Morfa Harlech is one of two extensive sand dune systems which make up much of the southern Snowdonia coastline, extending from the Mawddach estuary in the south to Black Rock Sands in the north west.

    Add Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve (NRW) to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HE

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Dolgellau

    The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower. Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.

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  6. Address

    Llanfrothen, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW

    Telephone

    01766 772772

    PENRHYNDEUDRAETH

    Edwardian garden created by Sir Clough William-Ellis.

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  7. Llwyngwril Beach

    Address

    Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, LL37 2JT

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Gwynedd

    Llwyngwril is a shingle and boulder beach with sand and rock pools at low tide on a very picturesque stretch of the coast.

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  8. Address

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

    Telephone

    01341 440238

    Barmouth

    The Dinas Oleu Walk takes you from Barmouth town centre through the steep narrow winding streets of the Old Town and up to the top of the gorse-covered hill, known as Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light).

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  9. Cwm Hengae Walk

    Address

    Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SS

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Powys

    Start: NRW forest car park. Turn R just before Aberllefenni village sign
    Grid Reference: SH 769 092
    Distance: 7.4 km – 4.6 miles
    Grade: Moderate
    Terrain: Tarmac road and grassy tracks.
    Maps: OS Explorer – OL 23

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  10. Tal-y-bont Beach/Bennar Beach

    Address

    Tal-y-bont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

    Telephone

    01341 281617

    Barmouth

    To the north of Barmouth near Tal-y-bont, Bennar's fine, sandy beach is backed by the occasional sand dune.

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  11. Address

    Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UG

    Telephone

    01286 679686

    Harlech

    Harlech beach is an ideal place for children to play and an even better spot for adults to sit back and relax. The beautiful sand dunes are the reason behind the area’s designation as a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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  12. 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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  13. Address

    Sustrans Route 82:Machynlleth - Fishguard, Machynlleth Town Centre, SY20 8AB

    Telephone

    01179268893

    Machynlleth Town Centre

    This section of route 82 heads South towards Aberystwyth but the route is still under construction. Beyond Aberystwyth the route heads along the old railway line towards Tregaron and Lampeter. The route finishes in Fishguard.

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  14. 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

  15. Address

    Y Plas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

    Telephone

    01654 702571

    Powys

    Caffiy y Plas, located on the ground floor of the historic 'Plas' mansion, offers freshly prepared snacks and cooked meals.

    Add Caffi Y Plas to your Itinerary

  16. Sygun Copper Mine

    Address

    BEDDGELERT, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE

    Telephone

    01766 890595

    Gwynedd

    Self-guided audio-visual tours through the old workings on foot. Winding tunnels and large colourful chambers with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. A rare opportunity to explore tunnels abandoned in 1903.

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  17. 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.

    Add Dyfi Forest (NRW) to your Itinerary

  18. 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.

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  19. 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

  20. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

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

    Add Bala & Penllyn | Cycle Trails to your Itinerary

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