Locations
Aberdaron
Just two miles short of the end of the Lleyn Peninsula, nestles the attractive village of Aberdaron. Virtually on the beach, at the mouth of the River Daron, this laid-back whitewashed fishing .....
Aberdyfi
The Dyfi Estuary, one of the pretty estuaries on Gwynedd’s Cardigan coast, is the natural border between Mid Wales and North Wales.
On the northern shore, terraces of pastel coloured houses cling .....
Abergwyngregyn
Abergwyngregyn, (mouth of the River Gwyngregyn), or Aber as it’s locally known, is a quiet village situated just off the A55, close to the northern end of the Menai Strait.
A footpath from the .....
Abersoch
On a fine day with the sun shining, the sea glittering and yachts moored in the bay, it is easy to see why this area has been dubbed The Welsh Riviera. A picturesque harbour, several sandy beaches .....
Bala
Bala, (Y Bala), is a thriving market town at the north east tip of Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), in the Dee Valley, alongside the A494, a town often overlooked by the visitor en-route to the Cambrian .....
Bangor
Situated at the Eastern end of the Menai Strait and within close proximity to its neighbour, The Isle of Anglesey, Bangor is perfectly placed for further exploration of North Wales and is easily .....
Barmouth
Where the north shore of the Mawddach Estuary and the south-western slopes of Snowdonia meet on the Cambrian coastline is the beautiful location for one of Gwynedd’s most popular seaside resorts, .....
Beddgelert
Awe-inspiring beauty surrounds Beddgelert, making it one of the most memorable villages in Britain. Set at the meeting point of two rivers, the Glaswyn and the Colwyn, Beddgelert nestles in the heart .....
Bethesda
At the foot of the Ffrancon Pass, alongside the A5 and the River Ogwen, lies the old slate town of Bethesda. The town comprises sombre, grey stone quarrymen’s cottages, roofed in slate, clinging to .....
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Looking at a map of the Snowdonia National Park, there is an obvious circle highlighting the fact that Blaenau Ffestiniog has been, (most would say unfairly), deliberately omitted from the national .....
Caernarfon
At the mouth of the River Seiont where it empties into the southern end of the Menai strait, stands Caernarfon, the county town of Gwynedd and the mighty Caernarfon Castle.
Building of the walled .....
Clynnog Fawr
The attractive small village of Clynnog Fawr, noted for its spiritual connections and appealing atmosphere, nestles midway between Caernarfon and Pwllheli.
Firmly rooted on the Pilgrims Trail, .....
Corris
In the footsteps of the Gwynedd Princes from centuries ago, the A487 winds its way from Dolgellau to Machynlleth.
Nestling beneath the modern road is the picturesque village of Corris, squeezed .....
Criccieth
This popular, unspoilt, historic little town lies facing south over Cardigan Bay, effectively split in two by a rocky promontory, upon which stands Criccieth Castle.
Ideally situated for exploring .....
Dolgellau
Dolgellau is a thoroughly Welsh market town set at the foot of Cadair Idris on the southern bank of the River Wnion. The buildings are of a handsome grey stone and slate arranged in narrow streets .....
Fairbourne
Fairbourne is a small, seaside village situated on the Southern shore of the Mawddach Estuary, opposite Barmouth (1 mile away). A steep bank of pebbles fronts the beach area, which, from mid-tide, .....
Harlech
An attractive cluster of stone-built houses, hostelries, cafes and shops, within narrow streets, are dominated by Harlech’s main attraction its castle.
Standing magnificently atop a 200ft rocky .....
Hells Mouth
One can only imagine the fear of an ancient mariner, being drawn into the jaws of Hell itself, his vessel being battered by storms, a south westerly gale, anchors dragging in the sand, awaiting .....
Llan Ffestiniog
Llan Ffestiniog, known locally as Llan and sometimes shown as Ffestiniog on maps, is a close neighbour of larger and better known Blaenau Ffestiniog. Akin to the terraces of South Wales, rows of dark .....
Llanbedrog
Situated halfway between Pwllheli and Abersoch, connected to the former, by a long stretch of sand and shingle beach and tucked away beneath its headland, in a sylvan environment, sits the delightful .....
Llanberis
The Llanberis Pass is the narrowest, steepest and craggiest of the Snowdonia passes. It slices its way beneath the sheer flanks of Mount Snowdon and Glyder Fawr, passing through slopes littered with .....
Llanystumdwy
Just off the A497, between Pwllheli and Criccieth, stands the attractive grey stone village of Llanystumdwy.
The fast moving River Dwyfor tumbles through the village, over which straddles the .....
Morfa Nefyn
Morfa Nefyn is situated midway along the north coast of the Lleyn Peninsula, just over a mile away from its sister village Nefyn.
The main attraction of the village is the long sheltered sandy .....
Nefyn
Set at the base of the Twin Mountains, Garn Boduan and Mynydd Nefyn, this small, quiet village provides a good base for visitors to the north Lleyn coast.
The biggest draw, deservedly so, is the .....
Porthdinllaen
Inextricably linked to Morfa Nefyn, is the village of Porthdinllaen, an eighteenth century fishing village, a cluster of houses and a waterside pub, nestled at the base of its own narrow headland and .....
Porthmadog
Porthmadog is a bustling small town, alongside the estuary of the River Glaslyn, at the base of the Moel-Y-Gest Mountain. Situated at the acute angle formed by the meeting point of the Cambrian .....
Pwllheli
Regarded by many as the capital of the Lleyn Peninsula, Pwllheli is an attractive seaside town with a modern marina, small harbour and two beaches. A meeting place for Lleyn folk, Pwllheli boasts a .....
Trawsfynydd
Alongside an attractive lake of the same name, Trawsfynydd, in a sparsely populated area, is often used as a refreshment stop by visitors passing along the A470 en-route to Snowdon or Dolgellau. This .....
Trefor
The steep hills that make up Yr Eifl tumble sharply down to the sea near the village of Trefor (Sea Town). The deep scars upon the north face of the hill bear evidence of granite quarrying, probably .....
Tremadog
Dramatically situated at the base of a steep sided rock face, Tremadog is a small village close to the Snowdonia National Park, with wide streets and majestic buildings.
Tremadog was created in .....
Tywyn
Tywyn is a small seaside town on the Cambrian coast, popular with families seeking resort facilities and easy access to beautiful scenery. Its main offering is the fine stretch of sand and pebble .....