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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: 140

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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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  5. 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.

    Add Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  6. 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

  7. Llwyngwril Beach

    Address

    Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, LL37 2JT

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Gwynedd

    Llwyngwril is a shingle and boulder beach with sand and rock pools at low tide on a very picturesque stretch of the coast.

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  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Address

    Zip World Llechwedd, BLAENAU FFESTINIOG, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB

    Telephone

    01248 601444

    BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

    Winner of every major tourism award. Great day out. New Victorian mine tour, local tour guides throughout, lovely Cafe, quality gifts in our shops. Plus exciting downhill Mountain Biking Trails, Ziplines and Bounce Below (giant trampolines)

    Add Zip World Llechwedd to your Itinerary

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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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  14. Address

    Wales Coast Path | Southern Snowdonia, Aberdyfi, Southern Snowdonia, SY24 5HX

    Aberdyfi

    The Eyri (Southern Snowdonia) section of the Wales Coast Path providers the walker with the natural backdrop of the Eyri National Park.

    Add Wales Coast Path | Eryri  (Southern Snowdonia) to your Itinerary

  15. 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

  16. 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.

    Add Barmouth Beach to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

    Telephone

    01341 422888

    Gwynedd

    The Waun-oer Ridge Walk climbs from the village of Dinas Mawddwy over the bare mountains of Maesglase, Craig Portas, Cribin Fawr and Waun-oer and then down the slopes of Mynydd Ceiswyn to Bwlch Llyn Bach pass, Tal-y-llyn.

    Add Waen-oer Ridge Mountain Walk to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Derwenlas, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Machynlleth

    Start: Lay-by Derwenlas
    Grid Reference: SN721 991
    Distance: 6.2 km - 3.8 miles
    Grade: Moderate
    Terrain: Firm tracks, open fields, some boggy areas
    Maps: OS Explorer OL23

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Derwenlas Walk to your Itinerary

  19. 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…

    Add Cregennan Lakes to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SS

    Corris

    Start: Corris Craft Centre car park
    Grid Reference: SH 750 078
    Distance: 5 km . 3.1 miles
    Shorter option: 2.3 km . 1.4 miles
    Grade: Moderate (some steep sections)
    Terrain: Tarmac road and firm tracks
    Maps: OS Explorer - OL 23

    Add Corris Village Walk to your Itinerary

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