Places to Visit

 

Corris Craft Centre & King Arthurs Labyrinth

 

This is on the A487 between Dolgellau & Machynlleth road. There are several craft blocks with different crafts int he workshops, a restaurant and play area. The King Arthur Labyrinth is great, you get into boats with guides and it takes you into the mountain along a stream whilst they tell you the story of King Arthur.

 

 

Centre of Alternative Technology

 

This is on the same road as above but closer to Machynlleth. They have children's activities in the holidays but this is a good day out to fine out about how to do things the eco way.

 

 

Tal-y-llyn Railway

 

This is at Wharf Station in Towyn, just past the Co-op. It is a 7 mile + steam railway where you can get off to look around and then get back on again.

 

 

The Cregannon Lakes

 

Head towards Arthog from Fairbourne, the Lakes are signposted as you go out of Arthog on the right hand side. This road is very steep and winding, but when you get up onto the top the walks and sights are wonderfull.

 

Dolgoch Falls

 

Go through Llwyngwril and head towards Towyn. When you get to Bryncrug turn off left before the bridge, this takes you to Dolgoch Falls. You will need good walking boots, something to drink and a bite to eat to keep you going. Some of the route is very steep but well worth it. When you come back down stop at the restaurant and have a cream tea and ice-cream.

 

 

Lovely walk to Barmouth

 

Go out of Fairbourne and drive towards Arthog and turn left into Arthog Station. You can park here and there are two walks. One is along the cycle track along the estuary towards Dolgellau. The other one is to go across the Estuary Bridge and go into Barmouth. There is a small charge for using this bridge but it is a return ticket, and when the person finishes work, it is free.

As you go into Barmouth the first little pub on the right is always busy and sells food, just past Lindas Shop is the best chip shop anywhere. Along the harbour front is an ice-cream parlour, pizza place and other eating places. There are more in the town also. We go over for Tea and then walk it off on the return journey.

 

 

Betws-y-coed

 

This is a lovely place, it has shops, park, walks by the river which is lovely. If you go to the top end of Betws-y-coed and walk up the river you will find an area safe for children to play in.

 

 

Fairy Glen

 

This is at Betws-y-coed and you will find a path that goes by the Fairy Glen Hotel which is by the A470.

 

 

Swallow Falls

 

These are wonderful and there is a big Pub/Hotel opposite. It is situated on the A5 between Capel Curig & Betws-y-coed.

 

 

Llanwrst

 

This has a Church, walks, burial chamber, mountain zoo and lake.

 

 

Llanberis

 

There is Dolbadon Castle, mountain pass, slate museum, railway, Snowdon Mountain railway and a Church.

 

 

Blaenau Ffestiniog

 

This is the main area for slate and has great slate mines to visit. If you have never been in one before then this is the area to visit. There are slate shops and railway.

 

 

Porthmadog

 

This had a woolen mill, maritime museum, town and the Ffestiniog railway.

 

 

Portmeirion

 

This is not far from Porthmadog and is where "The Prisoner" was filmed. It is very different, but well worth visiting to see the buildings.

 

 

Bala

 

This is a fantastic lake with loads of water sports, it also has a railway and a town.

 

 

Lake Vyrnwy

 

This is a Manmade Lake with 16000 acres of RSPB reserve to enjoy.