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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

    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

  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

    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

  4. Address

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED

    Telephone

    01286 679217

    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey

    Circular walk starting from the popular coastal town of Aberdyfi. Stunning sandy beach, medieval castle site, tales of sunken villages, and far-reaching views of the Dyfi estuary and Cambrian coast are all part of this short but scenic walk.

    Add Aberdyfi Circular Walk off the Wales Coast Path to your Itinerary

  5. 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

  6. 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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  7. 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

  8. Sygun Copper Mine

    Address

    BEDDGELERT, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE

    Telephone

    01766 890595

    Gwynedd

    Self-guided audio-visual tours through the old workings on foot. Winding tunnels and large colourful chambers with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. A rare opportunity to explore tunnels abandoned in 1903.

    Add Sygun Copper Mine to your Itinerary

  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

    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.

    Add Harlech Beach to your Itinerary

  11. 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

  12. Aberdovey Outward Bound Centre

    Address

    Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0RA

    Telephone

    01654 767464

    Aberdovey

    The Aberdovey Outward Bound Centre in Southern Snowdonia is close to the coastal village of Aberdovey and has spectacular views over the Dyfi estuary.

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  13. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

    The Bala & Penllyn area has a wide range of Walking Trails for everyone – including: all ability, children, heritage, scenic and mountain walks - and all through stunning mountain and lake scenery of southern Snowdonia.

    Add Bala & Penllyn | Walking Trails to your Itinerary

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 025 6000

    Dolgellau

    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.

    Add Cymer Abbey (Cadw) to your Itinerary

  20. 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

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