Aberdyfi Beach
Aberdyfi, one of Southern Snowdonia’s most attractive coastal villages, stands in a stunning location where mountains meet the sea at the mouth of the River Dyfi. The popular beach of perfect sand and the occasional sand dune extends for miles from Aberdyfi to the nearby town of Tywyn. Even though the sea looks inviting, swimmers must take care while venturing out, due to the strong currents around the estuary mouth.
Aberdyfi used to be a working port but today the sailing craft concentrate on leisure and pleasure. Aberdyfi is a busy sailing and watersports centre. You can enjoy crab fishing from the jetty, scenic boat trips run from the harbour, sailing, kayaking, kite-flying, dog walking and sand castle building, and all with great views of Cardigan Bay. Look out for the bell hanging from pier which rings with the tide.
Aberdovey Golf Club
Aberdovey Recreation Ground consists of 6 rinks of lawn bowls, tennis courts, an 18 hole putting green and a croquet lawn. All facilities are open to either members who pay an annual fee or to the public who can purchase a season ticket or pay as you play – its up to you !
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Paddle Boarding lessons and tours in and around the Dyfi Estuary. Based at Dovey Yacht Club in Aberdovey and Tywyn Seafront. Prices start at £35 for a one hour beginners’ or progression lesson including all equipment and wetsuits. They offer small group sessions (generally up to 6 max) with a fully qualified and experienced WSA instructor.
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Conquering Cader Idris
For the people of southern Eryri (Snowdonia), Cader Idris is a constant presence in their lives. The distinctive shape of the mountain’s peaks can be seen for miles around, from the coastlines at Tywyn and Barmouth and high over the market town of Dolgellau. The summit of Penygadair is a sharp contrast to the gentler hills below – when the clouds lift from the peak, that is!
There are three recommended routes to conquer Cader.
It’s not an easy walk by any means, whichever route you take. They are all designated ‘hard/strenuous’ routes, and you should allow between five to six hours to get there and back. You’ll need to take plenty of food and drink as there isn’t a café (or toilet) on the summit.
Dolgoch Falls Waterfall Walk
Dolgoch Falls are a series of three impressive waterfalls forming part of the Nant Dol-Góch stream, a source for the River Fathew, and can be reached via a short walk, or by a trip on the Tal y Llyn Railway. There are a number of caves and tunnels which you can explore on the route up.
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Coed y Brenin
Coed y Brenin was Britain’s first purpose-built mountain biking centre and it is still one of the sport’s top destinations.
Eight purpose-built mountain bike trails start from the visitor centre and range from easy trails for families and beginners to technical routes for expert riders. Other facilities for mountain bikers include a bike shop and a skills area where you can develop your riding techniques.
The visitor centre is the starting point for walking and running trails through Coed y Brenin Forest Park as well as orienteering courses and geocaching trails.
Two of the walking trails are suitable for visitors using an off-road mobility scooter.
There are also children’s play areas, a café and plenty of picnic tables.
Abercwmeiddaw Quarry
The Abercwmeiddaw quarry was a slate quarry that operated between the 1840s and 1938. It is located at Corris Uchaf.
In 1864, an experimental tunnelling machine was used to bore a binocular tunnel in the main pit. The tunnelling machine was thought to be supplied by John Dickinson Brunton the son of noted engineer William Brunton.
The machine was powered by a remote steam engine, with transmission via a rope. It cut a circular hole in the rock, leaving a central core which was broken off and extracted to leave a circular tunnel. Two tunnels were driven, overlapping slightly, to produce a twin-bore tunnel whose profile resemble a binocular. These tunnels are now considered one of Wales’ “scenic gems”.
Zip World
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There are multiple locations throughout North Wales. ~30 mins drive from Tyn Y Berth
Ynyshir: One of the best and most controversial restaurants **
London boasts the lion’s share of Britain’s world-class restaurants. For anyone living in the nation, this comes as little surprise; England’s capital has a habit of hoarding the best things for itself. This made it all the more stunning when Ynyshir, a Welsh restaurant located near Snowdonia National Park, was announced as the best restaurant in the United Kingdom at the 2022 and 2023 National Restaurant Awards.
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Rheilffordd Corris Railway
Ride in an old fashioned steam train on a journey that is enjoyable for everybody and just right for families. Take a gentle trip down the beautiful Dulas Valley in one of the observation carriages on this family-friendly steam railway. See sheep grazing on the riverside slopes by woodland old and new, with buzzards wheeling overhead. Look into our workshops during the short guided tour of the Railway’s head quarters at Maespoeth, and after visit our shop and free museum at Corris.
There see original slate-carrying waggons, and the ‘chicken’ living inside a rescued original Corris Railway carriage. Children can play with ‘small world’ toys, use a children’s playground and try a family quiz. Lucky children might even get to blow the whistle and wave the green flag. The volunteer drivers, firemen, guards and shop staff are all fully trained enthusiasts for railways and passengers and are always keen to share their ‘inside’ knowledge.
Slate Mines
If you’re looking to explore the slate mines in North Wales this really is one of the best UK family attractions. It’s a great outdoor activity for kids too, filled with fun.
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Bro Corris Slate Walks
The Corris quarries are the most southerly of the North Wales slate quarries. At their peak they employed 800. Quarrying started in the Corris area in 1810 though there is some evidence that it began in Aberllefenni in 1500. The numerous quarries were at their most productive between 1850 and 1900. Initially the slate was carried by horse and cart to Derwenlas, then transported by boat to Aberdyfi. The Corris Railway was built in the 1850s. Today a short section has been re-opened for tourists.
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