Nearby Holiday Activities - Gotras - RefNo 1015 | Adventure Activities | | |
| Climbing in Dolgellau | Dolgellau between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Machynlleth Similar climbing to Snowdon in a less frequented and unspoilt area. | More Info |
| Adventure Sports | | |
| Adrenalin Antics | Llyn Trawsfyndd 20min west of Bala 30min south of Betws y Coed Multiple adventure activities based in Snowdon National Park. | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | | |
| Harlech Castle | Harlech between Porthmadog and Dolgellau. Harlech was built in the late 13thC by Edward 1 as part of his 'Iron Ring' to dominate the Welsh. | More Info |
| The Fairbourne Railway | Fairbourne between Dolgellau and Llwyngwril on A493 Pay once and ride all day on this 1895 railway from Fairbourne to Barmouth. | More Info |
| Cymer Abbey | Dolgellau between Machynlleth & Blaenau Ffestiniog The abbey was founded in the late 12 C by a colony of Cistercian monks but never completed. | More Info |
| Criccieth Castle | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog. Criccieth Castle stands dramatically upon the rocky promontory above Tremadog Bay. | More Info |
| Criccieth Heritage Walk | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli A walk around Criccieth looking at interesting historic sites. | More Info |
| St Bodvan Church | Llanaber between Barmouth and Harlech A 13th C mixed Norman & English style church with exquisite chancel roof, ancient font & chest. | More Info |
| The Talyllyn Railway | Tywyn between Bryncrug and Aberdyfi An historic narrow gauge steam railway. | More Info |
| Lloyd George Museum | Llanystumdwy between Criccieth and Pwllheli A museum dedicated to one of the great statesmen of the 20thC. | More Info |
| Portmeirion | Portmeirion between Porthmadog and Dolgellau Portmeirion was built between 1925 and 1973 to show how a naturally beautiful site could be developed. | More Info |
| Corris Mine Explorers | Corris between Machynlleth and Dolgellau Explore the workings of an old Welsh slate mine with an experienced guide. | More Info |
| Porthmadog Maritime Museum | Porthmadog between Caernarfon and Barmouth Discover the story of world famous topsail schooners and other vessels. | More Info |
| Antiques | | |
| Above Stairs Antiques | Borth between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth An eclectic mix of antiques, bric a brac, books, jewellery, postcards, treen, copper and more. | More Info |
| Criccieth Gallery | Criccieth between Pen y Chain and Borth y Gest Antique shop | More Info |
| Lloyd's Antiques | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli A wide selection of general antiques | More Info |
| Chapel Antiques Centre | Barmouth between Tal y Bont and Llanelltyd Antiques | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | | |
| Les Burridge Art Gallery and Framers | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog A good source of local paintings from well known Welsh artists such as Rob Piercy & William Selwyn. | More Info |
| The Rocking Sheep Company | Harlech between Porthmadog and Llanbedr A specialist rocking sheep and lamb maker. | More Info |
| Snail Trail Hand Weavers | Cilgerran between Cardigan and Cenarth just off the A478 Showroom, demonstrations, work in progress and courses. | More Info |
| Corris Craft Centre | Corris between Machynlleth and Dolgellau An interesting selection of welsh handmade gifts. Six crafts people are based at the centre. | More Info |
| Beaches | | |
| Llandanwg Beach | Llandanwg Beach between Barmouth and Harlech A west facing sandy,shallow, shelving beach within the Snowdonia National Park. | More Info |
| Harlech Beach | Harlech between Portmeirion and Llanfair A stretch of golden sands backed by a natural dune system one of the finest examples in Britain. | More Info |
| Warrren Beach | Warren Beach between Abersoch and Llanbedrog Head A supremely sandy beach backed by holiday chalets ideal for holiday makers. | More Info |
| Morfa Dyffryn Nudist Beach | Morfa Dyffryn between Barmouth and Harlech An official nude beach in the 21st C, unofficial since the 1930's | More Info |
| Main Beach Criccieth | Criccieth between Borth y Gest and Pwllheli This 'Blue Flag' beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles with rock pools to explore. | More Info |
| Dyffryn Ardudwy Beach | Dyffren Ardudwy between Tal y Bont and Harlech Flat sandy beach backed by sand dunes. | More Info |
| Llanbedr Beach | Llanbedr between Dyffryn Ardudwy and Harlech Large sandy beach backed by sand dunes. | More Info |
| Llanaber Beach | Llanaber between Barmouth and Tal y Bont Heavy shingle to mid tide line then clean sand all backed by boulders. Good surf in SW and W winds. | More Info |
| Tal y Bont Beach | Tal y Bont between Llanaber and Llanenddwyn A good stretch of sand backed by boulders popular for shore fishing. | More Info |
| Abermaw Beach | Abermaw Beach between Fairbourne and Dyffryn Ardudwy A picturesque resort with soft golden sands surrounded by Snowdonia National Park. | More Info |
| Tywyn | A magnificent 5 mile golden strand with a 'Blue Flag' award popular for watersports. | More Info |
| Criccieth Marine Beach | Criccieth between Borth y Gest and Pwllheli A 'Blue Flag' awarded pebble beach with views out to sea, safe for bathing and pleasant for walking. | More Info |
| Shell Island | Shell Island between Harlech and Barmouth Shells are found in abundance here particularly after severe storms. | More Info |
| Black Rock Beach | Black Rock Beach between Criccieth & Porthmadog A sprawling sandy beach good for bathing, boating, watersports and cast fishing. | More Info |
| Fairbourne/Ffriog Beach | Fairbourne between Dolgellau and Llwyngwril 'Blue Flag' awarded sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge with amazing views along the coast. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | | |
| Castell-y-Bere | Llanfihangel north of Abergynolwyn Castell-y-Bere was a Welsh stronghold built by Llewelyn the Great. | More Info |
| Snowdonia National Park | Penrhyndeudraeth between Harlech and Blaenau Ffestiniog An area of outstanding natural beauty and maginficent scenery. | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | | |
| Browsers Bookshop | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Portmeirion 73 High Street | More Info |
| Bargain Books | Barmouth between Llanaber and Llanelltyd 1 Cambrian Court | More Info |
| Case of Harlech | Harlech between Barmouth and Porthmadog High Street | More Info |
| Cader Idris Books | Dolgellau between Machynlleth and Porthmadog Maldwyn house 2 Finsbury Square | More Info |
| Bargain Books | Dolgellau between Machynlleth and Porthmadog Unit 23 Marian Mawr Industrial Estate | More Info |
| The Bookstore | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Portmeirion 11 High Street | More Info |
| Bargain Books | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Portmeirion The Kiosk, High Street | More Info |
| Hafan | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Aber Dysynnt Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Barmouth | More Info |
| Roots | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli 46 high Street | More Info |
| Buses | | |
| Sherpa Bus Service, Snowdonia | Porthmadog between Portmeirion and Caernarfon Scenic journeys into Snowdonia, buy a ticket on the bus, hop on and off all day as much as you like. | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | | |
| Coliseum Cinema | Porthmadog between Tremadog and Criccieth This sweet little art deco cinema was built in 1931 and still operates today. | More Info |
| Tywyn Cinema | Tywyn between Barmouth and Aberdyfi Tywyn cinema is In Corbett Square, Tywyn. | More Info |
| Theatr Harlech | Harlech between Portmeirion and Llanbedr Discover a world of drama, music and dance. | More Info |
| National Centre for Welsh Folk Music | Dolgellau between Llanelltyd and Dinas Maddwy An award winning visitor attraction. | More Info |
| Cycling | | |
| Coed y Brenin | Coed y Brenin between Bronaber and Llanelltyd One of Europe's premier cycling experiences. | More Info |
| National Cycle Route 42Lon Las Cymru (North) | Harlech between Portmeirion and Llanfair The trail begins at Holyhead it passes near Harlech and on to Builth Wells | More Info |
| Dolgellau Cycles | Dolgellau between Afon Mawddach and Llyn Tegid Cycle shop, repairs and bike hire centre. | More Info |
| Mawddach Cycle Trail | Penmaenpool between Dolgellau and Arthog A 22 mile circular cycle trail through the back roads of Dolgellau and Barmouth. | More Info |
| Family Activities | | |
| Criccieth Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog 2 grass courts, 2 hard courts & 2 squash courts at the west end of town open to the public | More Info |
| Family Attractions | | |
| Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) | Porthmadog between Portmeirion and Borth y Gest A journey aboard a heritage train from Porthmadog through the Snowdonia countryside. | More Info |
| Memorial Hall, Criccieth | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli The hall has some interesting Art Nouveau features, the venue is popular for local activities. | More Info |
| Criccieth Festival | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog Criccieth Arts Association has hosted the festival for a week in June every year since 1988 | More Info |
| Cambrian Coast Railway | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Penrhyndeudraeth Passenger services run to Pwllheli, Harlech, Barmouth, Machunlleth & Shrewsbury. | More Info |
| The Corris Railway and Museum | Corris between Machynlleth and Dolgellau The first narrow gauge railway in Mid Wales. Built in 1859 as a 2'3" horse hauled tram-road. | More Info |
| Rowen Nature Centre | Fairbourne between Dolgellau and Llwyngwril The indoor centre has a large G scale model railway, a fish filled stream, reptiles, chipmunks & ferrets | More Info |
| Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway | Porthmadog between Dolbenmaen and Penrhyndeudraeth on A487 A unique narrow gauge railway journey from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. | More Info |
| Explorer Pass | Harlech Castle between Llanfihangel y traethau and Llandanwg Invest in an 'Explorer Pass' and save money on more than one attraction. | More Info |
| Talyllyn Railway | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Bryncrug An historic narrow gauge steam railway nestled in the beautiful mid Wales countryside. | More Info |
| Fishing | | |
| Bron Eifon Fishing Lakes | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli Coarse Fishing in a 6 acre lake for carp, tench, bream, orf, roach, gudgeon, chub & barbel | More Info |
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Porthmadog (please see web for details) The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game & coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Fishing Coaching & Guides (FWA) | Dolgellau (please see web for details) The Federation of Welsh Anglers can introduce coaches for sea, game & coarse fishing in Wales. | More Info |
| Artro & Talsarnau Angling Association | Harlech between Llanbedr and Porthmadog Coarse fishing | More Info |
| Shore Fishing Shell Island | Shell Island, Llanbedr between Harlech and Llanaber Bass, flounder, dab, mackerel, whiting gurnard and mullet can be caught on low or high tide. | More Info |
| Bilko Fishing Charter Boat | Barmouth between Tywyn and Harlech Boat fishing from Barmouth | More Info |
| Viking Fishing Charter Boat | Barmouth between Llanbedr and Tywyn Boat fishing from Barmouth | More Info |
| Gwernan Lake | Islaw'r near Dolgellau between Llanelltyd and Minllyn Game fishing in rivers, lakes & ponds | More Info |
| Glanmorfa Mawr Fishery | Morfa Bychan between Harlech and Talsarnau Game fishing on rivers, lakes & ponds | More Info |
| Prysor Angling Association | Trawsfynydd between Maentwrog and Bronaber Game & Coarse fishing in river and river fed lakes from bank or boat. | More Info |
| Dolgellau Angling Association | Dolgellau between Machynlleth and Porthmadog Game fishing in salmon & sea trout river pools and well stocked brown & rainbow trout lake. | More Info |
| Criccieth, Llanstumdwy & District Angling Association | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli Game fishing in 8 miles of fine sea trout rivers with a chance of catching salmon. | More Info |
| Shore Fishing South Beach, Tywyn | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Dolgellau Flounder, turbot, plaice, whiting, dab, codling and bass can be caught on high tide. | More Info |
| Llynoed Cregennan/Cregennan Lakes NT | Arthog between Fairbourne and Dolgellau Game fishing in 2 natural lakes from bank or boat for brown trout, blue, rainbow & wild brownies. | More Info |
| Eisteddfa Fishery | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli Game & Coarse fishing for all the family on 5 lakes stocked with carp and trout. Tackle for sale on site. | More Info |
| Shore Fishing at Bennar Beach, Tal y bont | Taly bont between Barmouth and Harlech Fish available include bass, plaice, flounder, & codling on any state of the tide. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | | |
| Blue China Café | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli A seasonal day time café with patio and tea garden. | More Info |
| Moorings Bistro | Borth y Gest between Criccieth and Porthmadog A waterside restaurant with terrace for sunny days and a cosy open fire for winter days. | More Info |
| The Promenade Café Bar | Barmouth A quiet relaxed atmosphere with views over the sea. | More Info |
| Isis Café | Barmouth between Llanaber and Fairbourne Breakfast, lunch and evening meals. | More Info |
| Ty'r Graig Castle Hotel | Barmouth between Llanbedr and Tywyn A landmark Victorian Hotel | More Info |
| Ael y Bryn Hotel | Dyffryn Ardudwy between Llanbedr and Talybont Traditional food cooked with local produce served in the lounge bar, conservatory or outside. | More Info |
| Cadwaller's Ice-cream Parlour | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog Italian style café experience with a vast range of delicious ice-creams, tea, coffee, cakes & more. | More Info |
| Bryn Hir Arms | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Borth y Gest Basement bistro and beer garden serving good 'pub grub' every day from 12 until 9.30 | More Info |
| Ysgethin Inn | Tal y Bont between Barmouth and Llanbedr Once a fulling mill, now a country pub serving real ales and good food in the bar, restaurant & patio. | More Info |
| Tafarn y Plu | Llanystumdwy between Criccieth and Pwllheli A family friendly old pub fullof character with an open fire serving Welsh Ales & home cooked food. | More Info |
| Poachers Restaurant | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog The a la carte menu changes seasonally with daily fish and vegetarian dishes a speciality. | More Info |
| Castle Cottage | Harlech between Talsarnau and Llandanwg A recommended restaurant with a reputation for good food. | More Info |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | Barmouth between Tal y Bont and Fairbourne An award winning fish bar | More Info |
| Bistro Bermo | Barmouth between Llanbedr and Tywyn This award winning restaurant uses fresh local produce whenever possible. | More Info |
| Idris Café & Bakery | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli A wide selection of cakes, teas coffees and snacks served all day all year round. | More Info |
| The Golden Fleece Inn | Tremadog between Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth This inn and bistro serves meals renowned for quality and value for money. Dogs are welcomed in the covered patio area. | More Info |
| The Goat Inn | Bryncir between Caernarfon and Porthmadog Good pub food in a warm and convivial atmosphere. | More Info |
| Llanbedr Beer Festival | Llanbedr between Coed stumgwern and Harlech An opportunity to sample locally brewed beers, entertainment and warm hospitality. | More Info |
| The Marine Hotel Restaurant | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli Local ingredients are used whenever possible to create tradtional home cooked meals. | More Info |
| The Lion Hotel | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Borth y Gest Freshly prepared local produce and an extensive wine list served in the elegant 'Pink Restaurant'. | More Info |
| The Grapevine Steakhouse & Bistro | Porthmadog between Dolbenmaen and Minffordd An a la carte menu including succulent welsh steaks, pasta and fish served in a relaxed atmosphere. | More Info |
| George IV Hotel | Criccieth between Porthmadog and Pwllheli A la carte meals served in the oak panelled dining room & bar meals in the lounge bar. | More Info |
| Moelwyn Restaurant | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog Locally caught seafood is a speciality. English and French cuisine served overlooking Cardigan Bay | More Info |
| Druid Inn | Goginan between Aberystwyth and Ponterwyd on A44 Pub of the Year 2009 for Ceredigion and featured in the Good Beer Guide. | More Info |
| The Tea Shop | Harlech between Llanbedr and Portmeirion Not just a tea shop - but an award winning member of the Tea Council's Tea Guild. | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | | |
| Bronclydwr Garden | Rhoslefain between Tywyn and Dolgellau at Rhoslefain take Tonfanau Rd for 1/2 m, fork left Unique 1 acre plantsman's garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS. | More Info |
| Tyn Twll Garden | Llanfachreth between Glasdir and Bont Newydd off the Dolgellau - Bala road Artist's garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS Visit by appointment | More Info |
| Craig y Ffynnon | Fford y Gader, Dolgellau between Porthmadog and Machynlleth 2 acre Victorian garden open day for charity as part of the National Gardens Sceme NGS | More Info |
| Dolmelynllyn Gardens | Ganllwyd between Ffestiniog and Dolgellau Park, lake, woodland, formal garden, kitchen garden, walk and 16th century house now a hotel. | More Info |
| Nannau Park & Garden | Nannau between Dolgellau and Llanfachreth 18th C landscape park, deer park, walk, woodland, kitchen garden and ponds. | More Info |
| Bont Fechan Farm Garden | Llanystumdwy between Criccieth and Pwllheli Cottage garden with large variety of plants & vegetables part of the NGS gardens open for charity. | More Info |
| Plas Tan y Bwlch House and Garden | Maentwrog between Portmeirion and Blaenau Ffestiniog This imposing 17thC house stands above the beautiful Dwyryd River. | More Info |
| Golf | | |
| Royal St David's Golf Club | Harlech between Llandanwg and Talsarnau One of Wales' premier links courses located in Harlech. | More Info |
| Criccieth Golf Club | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog A small, friendly club steeped in history with an 18 hole course enveloped in unparalleled scenery. | More Info |
| Porthmadog Golf Driving Range | Porthmadog between Caernarvon and Harlech Golf for all ages and all abilities. | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | | |
| Companions Pet & Tackle Shop | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Borth y Gest Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits and licences. | More Info |
| J & J Newsagents | Trawsfynydd between Gellilydan and Bronaber Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| JP Phillips | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Barmouth Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits and licences. | More Info |
| Nigel Hughes Photography | Porthmadog between Caernarfon and Dolgellau A full in store service & studio. Major brands of digital, & film cameras, digital memory cards & more. | More Info |
| Fish Tales | Dolgellau between Machynlleth and Porthmadog Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Beachcaster | Barmouth between Tal y Bont and Cutiau Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits and licences. | More Info |
| Harbourside | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Maentwrog Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Penrhyn Guns & Tackle | Penrhynseudraeth between Porthmadog and Maentwrog Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Barmouth Angling | Barmouth between Llanaber and Caerdeon Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | | |
| Pavilion Leisure Centre | Barmouth between Llandanwg and Llanelltyd A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Glaslyn Leisure Centre | Stryd y Llan, between Porth madog and Tremadog A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Glan Wnion Leisure Centre | Fford Arran, Dolgellau between fire station and River Wnion A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Bro Dysynni Leisure Centre | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Bryncrug. A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | | |
| Barmouth Tourist Information Centre | Barmouth between Llanaber and Fairbourne Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths & more. | More Info |
| Tywyn Tourist Information Centres | Tywyn between Aberdyfi and Barmouth Information on events, attractions, activities, timetables, walks, cycle paths, fishing and more. | More Info |
| Porthmadog Tourist Information Centre | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Portmeirion Information on events, attractions, activities, timetables, walks, cycle paths, fishing and more. | More Info |
| Dolgellau Tourist Information Centre | Dolgellau between Arthog and Cross Foxes Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths, fishing and more. | More Info |
| Harlech Tourist Information Centre | Harlech between Llanfair and Portmeirion Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths, fishing & more. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | | |
| Llanaber | Llanaber between Barmouth and Harlech A small coastal village with an ancient church and a wide sandy beach overlooking Cardigan Bay. | More Info |
| Harlech | Harlech between Penrhyndeudraeth and Llanbedr An historic town dominated by its castle. | More Info |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog between Caernarfon and Dolgellau Home of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, one each end of the town. | More Info |
| Llanystumdwy | Llanystumdwy between Criccieth and Pwllheli A small picturesque village with the river Dwfor running through it, boyhood home of Lloyd George. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | | |
| Lleyn Coastal Path | Porthmadog between Criccieth and Penrhyndeudraeth 84 miles of diverse landscapes - beaches, harbours, coves, cliffs, countryside, heath & seascapes. | More Info |
| Lleyn Coast Path | Porthmadog between Penrhyndaudraeth and Criccieth 84 miles of diverse landscapes including, coves, harbours, cliffs, countrysdide, beaches, hills and heathland. | More Info |
| Nantcol Waterfalls | From Llanbedr take junction by Victoria Hotel follow Waterfall signs into the hills Admission fee for day visitors to the privately owned scenic waterfalls and surrounding countryside. | More Info |
| Cadair Idris (chair of the giant Idris) | Minffordd between Tremadog and Penrhyndeudraeth At 892metres Cadair Idris lives up to its name. | More Info |
| Precipice Walk Dolgellau | Dolgellau between Corris and Ganllwyd A 3 mile, 1 1/2 hour, family walk with stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary and Snowdonia. | More Info |
| Watersports | | |
| Criccieth Launching Jetty | Criccieth between Pwllheli and Porthmadog Launching jetty available for a small fee payable to the harbour master at Porthmadog. | More Info |