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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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Machynlleth
Three former members of Cwmni Theatr Ieuenctid Maldwyn reunite for a night to remember, with a new programme of songs from the shows first seen last year at Theatr Felinfach.
Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival event.
Fairbourne
A two mile stretch of sand backed by steep pebble banks and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park.
Machynlleth
Join us on a ramble around RSPB Ynys-hir looking for the arrival of Spring migrants such as black caps, pied flycatchers and many warblers and a variety of Spring flowers.
Machynlleth
The Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival return to Machynlleth with an exceptional programme promising the best in Welsh, classical, world, jazz and folk music, alongside poetry, lectures, exhibitions and more.
Tywyn
Our annual weekend where anything – and everything – can happen returns.
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
Barmouth
To the north of Barmouth near Tal-y-bont, Bennar's fine, sandy beach is backed by the occasional sand dune.
Portmeirion - Aberdyfi
For visitors that enjoy sea views, coastal towns and villages and stunning beaches, the southern Snowdonia section of the Wales Coastal Way from Portmeirion to Machynlleth follows the Cardigan Bay coastline - a real experience not to be missed.
Llanuwchlyn, Bala
A great day out on the Bala Steam Railway in support of Teddies for Loving Care, a charity which donates teddies to young children in local hospitals. Lots of fun and teddy themed activities for kids plus steam train rides!
Harlech
Harlech railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.
Dolgellau
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau - Dathlu'r gorau o fyd gwerin a roc Cymreig | Celebrating the best of Welsh Folk and Rock.
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.
Llanuwchlyn, Bala
A very pleasant way to spend the evening on a return journey by steam.
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.
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.
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
Barmouth/Abermaw railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.The railway station is in the town centre.
Tywyn
This unique event is a must for all multi - terrain runners. Many competitors return regularly to Tywyn to try and better their performance or just beat that train while others have run nearly every year since the races started.
Aberdyfi | Aberdovey
This gentle four mile walk soon gets you up above Aberdyfi, enjoying fine views over the mouth of the Dyfi estuary and south towards Borth and Aberystwyth.
Starting place: Tourist Information Centre
Starting ref: SN 614959
Aberdyfi
The Eyri (Southern Snowdonia) section of the Wales Coast Path providers the walker with the natural backdrop of the Eyri National Park.
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