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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

    Nr Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SP

    Telephone

    01248 351541

    Nr Corris

    Abercorris Nature Reserve in southern Snowdonia is a three acre site of remnant broadleaved woodland on the steep east bank of Afon Deri combining the woodland habitat with that of the mountain stream below.

    Add Abercorris Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  2. 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

    Add Aberdyfi | | Panorama Walk to your Itinerary

  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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.

    Add Mary Jones | Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

    Telephone

    01654 781414

    Machynlleth

    The Cors Dyfi reserve in the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere is a mixture of bog, swamp, wet woodland and scrub supporting a plethora of animals and plants, including the magnificent ospreys and the recently introduced beavers.

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  8. 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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  9. 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

  10. 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.

    Add Morfa Dyffryn Nature Reserve (NRW) to your Itinerary

  11. 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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  12. Plas Tan y Bwlch

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01766 772601

    Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Environmental Study Centre for the Snowdonia National Park Authority. The 18c Manor House & Gardens are open daily.

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  13. 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).

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  14. Address

    Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    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

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Cae Adda Walk to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Cwm Maethlon | Happy Valley, Aberdyfi, GWYNEDD

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Aberdyfi

    Start: Snowdonia National Park Authority car park, Cwm Maethlon/Happy Valley
    Grid Reference: SN 640 986
    Distance: 5 km - 3.1 miles (shortcut 4 km – 2.5 miles)
    Grade: Moderate
    Terrain: Open moorland, firm tracks, fields and tarmac road.

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Llyn Barfog Walk to your Itinerary

  16. 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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  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

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  20. 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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