Things to Do... Places to see... times are rough estimates
via car from Harlech.
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Food
Tan Woodfired Pizza
47 min (28 miles) via A487 5 Palace Street,
Caernarfon LL55 1RR (01286 671569) Ethan/Olivia recommendation.
Braf
Dinas Dinlle, 43 min (25
miles) via A487 Caernarfon LL54 5TW 01286 875691 Facebook page/website
A seaside Cafe in Dinas Dinlle. Freshly baked Bread, Focaccia and Bagels daily.
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch
Mawddach Pizza, 37 min (19
miles) Llanelltyd, Dolgellau LL40 2TA, 01341 421752
Walks
The Mawddach Trail 22 min (10 miles) Barmouth starting point -footpath walk and cycle route winds for 9.5 miles (15km) along the disused railway track on the southern edge of the spectacular Mawddach estuary. Whilst the trail can be joined at several points it starts at the picturesque market town of Dolgellau and finishes by crossing the iconic railway bridge over the mouth of the estuary into Barmouth.
Ancient Woodland Walk near Maentwrog. Coed Felinrhyd and Llennyrch (10 minutes)
Can be steep and boggy in places, waterfalls and pools. Several circular routes
of various lengths.
Woodlands Trust Website
Alun and
Anne's photos March 2024
Cwm Idwal nature reserve (50mins)
Walk, not for buggy
Cwm Bychan (Roman Steps Walk) (24mins)
Walk, not for buggy. This lake lies at the base of the Rhinog Mountains not far
from Salem Chapel. There is a parking area, where you can either take a stroll
alongside the lake or take a hike up the old roman steps into the Rhinogs.
Bryn Cader Faner (10 mins drive then walk to stone
circle is 90 minutes)
Walk, farm track path to lakes and stone circle 'Welsh crown of thorns' Click here for
Anne and Alun's trip
Coed y
Brenin National Park (37mins)
Walking & cycling routes including family/novice/buggy routes. Can hire
bikes but not with baby seats/attachments. Has a children's play area.
Beddgelert
Forest (30 mins)
Walking & cycling routes
Can hire bikes from beddgelertbikes.co.uk
North Wales Wildlife Trust (10 mins)
A fantastic example of a place where wildlife can thrive in a post-industrial
setting. Gwaith Powdwr was once the biggest explosives works in Europe. The
reserve offers fabulous views of Snowdonia and the Dwyryd Estuary, and the many
paths throughout the site offer excellent access. Post Code: LL48 6LY Map
reference SH 621 389
Precipice Walk (40 mins from Harlech or about 25
miles) Click
here for Google view
Good parking, takes about 2 hours. Fantastic views. Not for toddlers or prams!
Click
here for Anne Alun and Ler's trip 2021
Snowdon Walks - 37 miles (1hour 11 min) Ranger Path Anne and Alun
Check out many other walking and visiting options in the whole ERYRI NATIONAL PARK
Cafes and
Houses
Abersoch costal village (56
mins)
Gardens & café
Abersoch
National Trust -Delightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful
views
Plas Tan-y-bwlch (18mins)
Gardens & café
Port
Merion (20mins)
Italian style village
Plas Brondanw (17mins)
in Garreg, Llanfrothen was the family home of Clough Williams-Ellis, creator of
the Italianate village Portmeirion. The gardens, enclosed by yew hedges and
open lawns, linked by carefully planned vistas. Plenty of Parking. Good
Cafe/Gift Shop not buggy friendly.
Plas Newydd (58mins)
National Trust House and Gardens. Cafe and Gift Shop. Anglesey. Anne and Alun May 2022 photos
Beaches
3 Beautiful Beaches - full details click here
Porth Ceiriad (60 min) 32 miles from Harlech.
Alun and Annes photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/e29JNLUueGdqjfcG7
Porth Iago (1 hour 15 min) 39 miles.
Alun and Annes photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/YupkrZWoYXMWxQv2A
Newborough Beach (1 hour 20 min) 48 miles.
Alun and Annes photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/e1anujJFD99uuLw27
Other Options!
Dwyfor Rabbit farm (31mins)
Barmouth (can
go on train from Harlech... nice trip along coast. About 25 mins)
Seaside town.
Children's Farm
Park (10 mins)
Farm & Soft Play. Cafe but can take a picnic
Alongside the slate caverns: Chwarel Hen Llanfair Slate Caverns (10 mins)
Llandanwg (8 minutes)
A tiny village on the coast (south of Harlech) with a fascinating church - link 1 church - link 2 hiding amongst the sand dunes. The
great beach is only a stones throw away from the car park and café. Tranquil
and an easy, convenient place for dog walking.
Salem
Chapel (15 mins) Click here for Google view
Just outside the village of Llanbedr (south of Harlech) heading towards the
Rhinog Mountains is ‘Salem Chapel’. A small picturesque chapel where the famous
painting of a Welsh Lady Sian Owen was captured in her welsh shawl. Its
situated in a peaceful location and was built in 1826.
Snowdon Railway from
Harlech 55 min (28.1 miles) via A498
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