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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

    Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, SY23 2JN

    Telephone

    01341 440728

    Dolgellau

    Beics Brenin is a mountain bike shop located at the Coed Y Brenin Visitor Centre in the heart of southern Snowdonia which offers some of the best mountain bikes trails in the UK.

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  2. 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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  3. 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

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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

  7. Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Dolgellau

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
    From:
    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.

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  8. Address

    Mid & North Wales, Eryri National Park, LL48 6LF

    Telephone

    01766 770274

    The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is a special part of the country where visitors come to relax and enjoy a wide range of leisure activities in spectacular surroundings.

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  9. 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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  10. Address

    Minffordd, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

    Telephone

    01654 761505

    Tywyn

    Cadair Idris Visitor Centre & Tea Room is 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the Cadair Idris summit passes by them.

    Add Cadair Idris | Visitor Centre & Tea Room (NRW) to your Itinerary

  11. 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

    Add Zip World Slate Cavern Adventures to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Min-y-Don, Arthog, Gwynedd, LL39 1BZ

    Telephone

    01341 250433

    Arthog

    Superbly situated on the shores of the Mawddach Estuary and set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cadair Mountain Range, MIN-Y-DON provides a unique setting for family and youth group holidays.

    Add Min-y-Don Christian Adventure Centre to your Itinerary

  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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.

    Add Plas Tan y Bwlch to your Itinerary

  17. 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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  18. Address

    Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre (NRW), Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ

    Telephone

    01341 440747

    Dolgellau

    Three walking trails are waymarked and start from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre car park.

    More walking trails start from our other car parks within Coed y Brenin Forest Park.

    Add Coed y Brenin | Walking Trails (NRW) to your Itinerary

  19. 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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  20. Address

    Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9UW

    Tywyn

    The Dolgoch Falls are a series of three waterfalls near Tywyn in Southern Snowdonia. Access is by woodland walk signposted from the nearby Tal-y-llyn Railway- Dolgoch Station

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