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Where Mid Wales meets North Wales. Where our places to stay have mountain
views, lakes on the doorstep, waterfalls within walking distance. You can find them here.
Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales, with the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales.
Must See Attractions include Coed y Brenin, Britain's first purpose-built mountain bike centre. It is one of the sport's top destinations featuring work-class mountain bike trails, family walks, a cafe, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
Portmeirion is situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of colour and architectural styles at Portmeirion Village. Built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion is now one of Wales’ most popular destinations.
Harlech Castle crowns a sheer rocky crag overlooking the dunes far below, the peaks of Snowdonia rising as a backdrop.
In the stunning UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future.
Visit one of our heritage railways in Southern Snowdonia. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
Southern Snowdonia Towns | Places to Stay | See & Do
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Blaenau Ffestiniog
Blaenau Ffestiniog railway station is the terminus of the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction; most trains run from/to Llandudno. Trains connect with the North Wales Coast Line. It is also the terminus of the Ffestiniog Railway.
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.
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.
Porthmadog
Porthmadog railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli. The station is located less than a 5 minute walk from the town centre. Connections to the heritage railways is via a 15 minute walk.
Dolgellau
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau - Dathlu'r gorau o fyd gwerin a roc Cymreig | Celebrating the best of Welsh Folk and Rock.
Machynlleth
Join us for the opening of Machynlleth Festival 2024 in an evening of sacred hymns - Y Cymanfa Ganu.
Dolgellau
A network of paths on the Coed Ganllwyd reserve mean you can choose from circular walks of 100 metres up to more demanding routes that stretch over two kilometres.
Llanuwchlyn, Bala
Your challenge is to find all the Easter Eggs the White Rabbit has hidden around the Bale Lake Railway.
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.
Machynlleth
This 35 mile circular route takes you on the A487 from Machynlleth via Corris towards Dolgellau and before turning off on the B4405 to Tywyn via the picturesque Talyllyn lake at the foot of Cadair Idris. Return to Machynlleth via Aberdyfi.
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
Fairbourne
Fairbourne railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.
Southern Snowdonia
The Cader Idris mountain race, is one of the toughest fell races in Wales, and viewed by many as one of the classic must do races in the calendar.
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.
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.
Tywyn
The Awdry Extravaganza celebrates the life and work of Rev. Wilbert Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Tywyn
An event open to everyone to attend which will enhance your understanding on the journey that Jesus Christ made on his way to the Cross.
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.
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
Dinas Mawddwy
Bwlch y Groes (Pass of the Cross) is one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales. The route lies on minor roads linking Dinas Mawddwy, Llanuwchllyn and Lake Vyrnw with views across the Dyfi valley and Cadair Idris
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