To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site.  Learn more

Allow cookies

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

, currently showing 61 to 80.

  1. 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

  2. Arthog Outdoor Education Centre

    Address

    Arthog, Gwynedd, LL39 1BX

    Telephone

    01341 250455

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

    Add Arthog Outdoor Education Centre to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

    Telephone

    01248 351541

    Gwynedd

    This 120 acre reserve is a fine example of Ancient Woodland, with a rich flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns. The Coed Crafnant Reserve is comprised of two distinct woodlands; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin.

    Add Coed Crafnant Reserve to your Itinerary

  4. 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.

    Add Dyfi Valley & Coast to your Itinerary

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

    Add Cwm Hengae Walk to your Itinerary

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

    Add The Precipice Walk to your Itinerary

  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.

    Add Sustrans Route 82:Machynlleth -Fishguard to your Itinerary

  13. 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.

    Add Tywyn Beach to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Coed y Brenin Forest Park, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL402HN

    Telephone

    01341 440747

    Dolgellau

    Coed y Brenin Forest Park is set in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park near Dolgellau and forms part of the National Forest for Wales. There are many walking trails from various car parks within the Coed y Brenin forest park where you can see…

    Add Coed y Brenin Forest Park (NRW) to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Dolgellau - Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL40 2TA

    Telephone

    01766 770274

    Dolgellau - Barmouth

    The vast and sandy Mawddach estuary is one of Snowdonia National Park’s most remarkable areas. The area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation due to its salt marsh and lowland peat habitats.

    Add Mawddach Estuary to your Itinerary

  16. Address

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

    Telephone

    01341 280787

    Barmouth

    With the development of Trans Wales cycle routes, Barmouth has become an ideal centre for a cycling based holiday. The dramatic beauty of North & Mid Wales offers a vast array of cycling opportunities for all types of cyclists.

    Add Barmouth & the Mawddach Valley | Cycle Routes to your Itinerary

  17. 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

  18. Address

    Mawddach Estuary, Southern Snowdonia, LL40 2TA

    Southern Snowdonia

    The walk along the estuary from Barmouth to Dolgellau is 9.6 miles (15km). This easy leisure walk is suitable for all the family and involves no climbing. A section of the trail has been adapted for people with disabilities.

    Add Lôn Mawddach |  Mawddach Trail to your Itinerary

  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. Gwaith Powdwr Reserve

    Address

    Cookes Works, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LY

    Telephone

    01248 351541

    Penrhyndeudraeth

    Gwaith Powdwr is a decommissioned explosive works, which was taken over by the North Wales Wildlife Trust in the late 1990's and is now a flourishing nature reserve.

    Add Gwaith Powdwr Reserve to your Itinerary

Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • Things to Do
  • What's On
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss