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Towns and Villages in Southern Snowdonia

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  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 101 to 120.

  1. 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

  2. Address

    Bala & Penllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7AD

    Bala

    Explore Bala & Penllyn by road using the free Trail leaflets, which you can download. Each Trail has fascinating local history information, picnic locations, walks, refreshments and toilets.
    www.GoBala.org

    Add Bala & Penllyn | Scenic Drives to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Llanfrothen, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW

    Telephone

    01766 772772

    PENRHYNDEUDRAETH

    Edwardian garden created by Sir Clough William-Ellis.

    Add Plas Brondanw Gardens & Café to your Itinerary

  4. 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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  5. Address

    Southern Snowdonia, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    Tywyn

    Located at the foot of Cadair Idris, Tal-y-llyn Lake (Also known as Llyn Mwyngil) is north of Machynlleth and north-east of Tywyn.

    Add Llyn Mwyngil | Tal-y-Llyn Lake to your Itinerary

  6. 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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  7. Address

    Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UR

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Gwynedd

    Morfa Harlech is one of two extensive sand dune systems which make up much of the southern Snowdonia coastline, extending from the Mawddach estuary in the south to Black Rock Sands in the north west.

    Add Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve (NRW) to your Itinerary

  8. 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

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Pennal Walk to your Itinerary

  9. 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.

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  10. 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…

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  11. Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Pantperthog, Machynlleth

    Start: Centre for Alternative Technology
    (C.A.T) car park
    Grid Reference: SH 754 044
    Distance: 7.1 km – 4.4 miles
    Grade: Moderate (some steep sections)
    Terrain: Firm tracks, roads and open grassland
    Maps: OS Explorer OL23 or 215

    Add Dyfi Discovery Walk | Centre for Alternative Technology Walk to your Itinerary

  12. 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.

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  13. 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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  14. 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.

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  15. 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

  16. 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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  17. 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

  18. 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…

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  19. 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.

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  20. Address

    Llanbedr, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PJ

    Telephone

    01341 241453

    Llanbedr

    Shell Island is a peninsula, which becomes an island at high tide and is situated near the village of Llanbedr. The island is renowned for its wild flowers, range of shells, wild birds and panoramic views.

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