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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. Arthog Outdoor Education Centre

    Address

    Arthog, Gwynedd, LL39 1BX

    Telephone

    01341 250455

    Activity Centre licensed for watersports, climbing, trekking and caving.

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  2. Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Dolgellau

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
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    1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027

    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.

    Add Cymer Abbey (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

    Explore Bala & Penllyn by road using the free Trail leaflets, which you can download. Each Trail has fascinating local history information, picnic locations, walks, refreshments and toilets.
    www.GoBala.org

    Add Bala & Penllyn | Scenic Drives to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Mid Wales, Powys, SY20 8EE

    Telephone

    01597 827562

    A 132 mile National Trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15th Century Welsh Prince Owain Glyndwr

    Add Glyndwr's Way | Machynlleth - Llanwddyn to your Itinerary

  5. 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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  6. Address

    Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

    Tywyn

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  7. Address

    Mid Wales, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Machynlleth

    The Dyfi Valley opens wide as it approaches Cardigan Bay Coast and ends in sandy beaches and dunes. It cradles the westerly spur of Powys, Ceredigion north of Aberystwyth, and the southern rim of Snowdonia National Park.

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  8. Address

    Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    This walk starts at the car park at Y Plas, Machynlleth and is graded as moderate. The terrain includes road, woodland paths, firm tracks and fields and is a distance of 5 miles.

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Machynlleth to Dyfi Wildlife Centre to your Itinerary

  9. Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) Beach

    Address

    Dyffryn Ardudwy, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

    Telephone

    01341 281617

    Barmouth

    Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) is a long sandy beach backed by an extensive sand dune system between Shell Island and Dyffryn Ardudwy.

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  10. 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.

    Add RSPB Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL39 1AX

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Southern Snowdonia

    Cadair Idris is a spectacular mountain reserve in southern Snowdonia with a variety of landscapes and terrain that cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.

    Add Cadair Idris (NRW) to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Station Road, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NG

    Bala

    A circular walk first through the town, over farmland and moorland to Llanycil returning along the lake and through the town with many stiles. The walk passes various locations associated with Betsi Cadwaladr.

    Add Betsi Cadwaladr | Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

  13. 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

  14. 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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  15. Address

    Llanfrothen, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW

    Telephone

    01766 772772

    PENRHYNDEUDRAETH

    Edwardian garden created by Sir Clough William-Ellis.

    Add Plas Brondanw Gardens & Café to your Itinerary

  16. 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.

    Add Harlech Beach to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG

    Telephone

    01341 440238

    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).

    Add Coed Ganllwyd Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

    Add Lôn Mawddach | Mawddach Cycle Route to your Itinerary

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