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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

    Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

    Telephone

    01766 516000

    Porthmadog

    The Ffestiniog Railway in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

    Price

    Price £37.00 to £66.00 per adult

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  2. Address

    Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    Corris

    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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  3. Address

    Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

    Telephone

    01678 540666

    Bala

    A scenic heritage train ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shoreline of Bala Lake, Wales' largest natural lake.

    Price

    Price £5.50 per child to £37.00 per family

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  4. 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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  5. Address

    King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761584

    Corris

    King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Corris Mine Explorers, The Welsh Legends Maze and Corris Craft Centre all start from Corris Caverns in Mid Wales, with the Corris Café and Welsh Deli on site too. Discover underground adventures, Welsh myths, craft workshops…

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  6. Address

    Centre For Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

    Telephone

    07719 087461

    Pantperthog, Machynlleth

    The Centre for Alternative Technology offer day and short residential courses covering a range of sustainability issues, including: renewable energy, environmentally friendly building techniques, ecology, woodland management, organic gardening and…

    Price

    Price £275.00 to £650.00 per adult

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  7. Address

    Dyfi Distillery, Unit 5 Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

    Telephone

    01654 761551

    Corris

    The award-winning Dyfi Distillery is run by brothers Pete and Danny Cameron who established the first commercial gin distillery in Mid Wales in 2016. The Icons of Gin awards named this the second best craft distillery in the world in 2023

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Address

    Pennal, MACHYNLLETH, Powys, SY20 9DR

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    MACHYNLLETH

    Start: Pennal village
    Grid Reference: SH 699 004
    Distance: 13.2km – 8.3 miles
    Grade: Strenuous – A mountain walk, not to be undertaken in poor visibility
    Maps: OS Explorer – OL 23

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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

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  14. Tal-y-bont Beach / Benar 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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  15. Address

    Dolgellau, Southern Snowdonia, LL40 1PS

    Southern Snowdonia

    The Precipice Walk is one of the famous attractions of Dolgellau. It passes through an interesting variety of habitats which include deciduous woodland, a conifer plantation, meadows, lakeside and sheep-walk.

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  16. 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

  17. 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

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Ceinws to Llanwrin Walk to your Itinerary

  18. 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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  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

    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

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Cwm Ralltgoed Walk to your Itinerary

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