MAWDDACH, SNOWDONIA, WALES

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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

• Only 3.5 miles to the nearest supermarket (The Co-op)
• 15 minutes walk to the local pub - George III
• 6.5 miles to the seaside!

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

• Beaches at Barmouth

  Barmouth has wide,clean sandy beaches and good swimming. There are boat/fishing trips available from the harbour. There are children seasonal activites on the beach and a fun- fare

  http://www.barmouth-wales.co.uk
• Mountain biking- Coed y Brenin

  Coed y Brenin ( about 7 miles away) offers a variety of off road cycles trails for all the family.
  The Mawddach trail is approx. 9 mile cycle ride to the coast which is safe for children

  http://www.forestry.gov.uk
• Horse Riding

  There are several local horse riding stables which offer treks or beach rides.

• Boating and Fishing

  There are fishing trips from Barmouth Harbour.
  There is seasonal fishing availlable on local rivers subject to the required licence

• Steam railways

  Ffestiniogg and Fairbourne have steam railways.

• Mountain Walks and Snowdon

  The area abounds with beautiful walks from the leisurely to the challenging. Try the Precipice walk or the New Precipice walk from our garden gate or the Panoramic Walk from Barmouth. Climb Cader Idris or Snowdon itself. Explore the remote Rhnioggs or Creggenan Lake or hike up to the Blue Lake.

• Mines and caves

  There are slate mines and caves to explore in the vicinity

• Local restaurant

  The Mawddach Restaurant is nearby on the road to Dolgellau and we can thoroughly recommend it. Just ask for Will!

  http://www.mawdacch.com
• Portmeirion

  Portmeirion is a 30 minute dirve away and is well worth a visit. It is an italianate village and was the location of the TV program 'The Prisoner', starring Patrick McGoohan.

  http://www.portmeirion-village.com
• Harlech Castle

  The castle has a spectacular situation and is only 30 minutes away. Great to take the children to so that they can explore.

  http://www.castlewales.com/harlech.html
• Bala Lake

  Bala lake is about half an hours drive from the house, the lake is known as Llyn Tegid in Welsh. The lake is extremely popular with canoeists. Bala Lake itself is 4 miles long by 1 mile wide and is popular for all sorts of boating and water sport activities. Boats are available for hire but be sure to book well in advance at peak holiday periods. Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, fishing and also mountain biking occur on and around this beautiful lake.

  http://www.bala.co.uk
• King Arthurs Labyrinth

  Only 20 minutes away via car it is the perfect trip for exploring the caverns of Snowdonia, great fun for all the family. The reviews it has recieved say it all:
  "A subterranean storybook.. the Welsh version of the Arthurian legends" The Times
  "One of the most mysterious and atmospheric stories Wales has to tell - rarely has it been told in more apt surroundings" The Express
  
  
  

  http://www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk
• Steam Trains

  There is a mini steam railway at Fairbourne or take a trip on the Llanberis steam line.