Steven’s guidebook
City/town information
Barmouth is a beautiful seaside resort and, unlike many seaside resorts, has the mountains as a backdrop. It does not take a lot of efforts to climb to a reasonable height that offers a panoramic view of the town, the Irish Sea and the Mawddach Estuary.
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Barmouth
Barmouth is a beautiful seaside resort and, unlike many seaside resorts, has the mountains as a backdrop. It does not take a lot of efforts to climb to a reasonable height that offers a panoramic view of the town, the Irish Sea and the Mawddach Estuary.
Sights to see and things to do
First get online and Google whatsonbarmouth.co.uk where you get access to many useful information including tide times (essential for the beach); where to eat & shop; places to go; and emergency numbers.
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Barmouth
First get online and Google whatsonbarmouth.co.uk where you get access to many useful information including tide times (essential for the beach); where to eat & shop; places to go; and emergency numbers.
Barmouth Beach – Obviously one of the first places you will go. There’s vast room for social distancing, especially with low tide. You can walk along for miles with the Welsh mountains as the backdrop. The water is clean and warm to swim in the summer.
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Пляж Бармаут
Porkington TerraceBarmouth Beach – Obviously one of the first places you will go. There’s vast room for social distancing, especially with low tide. You can walk along for miles with the Welsh mountains as the backdrop. The water is clean and warm to swim in the summer.
Barmouth Bridge – It is a Grade II listed single-track wooden railway viaduct that runs across the estuary, 820 meters long and carries the Cambrian Line. The viaduct, between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth stations, is used by rail, cyclists, and pedestrians and is part of the National Cycle Route 8. You could do a walk after breakfast in the morning or a stroll after dinner in the evening and just enjoy the stunning landscape and the awesome 360 degree panoramic view.
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Barmouth Toll Bridge
Barmouth Bridge – It is a Grade II listed single-track wooden railway viaduct that runs across the estuary, 820 meters long and carries the Cambrian Line. The viaduct, between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth stations, is used by rail, cyclists, and pedestrians and is part of the National Cycle Route 8. You could do a walk after breakfast in the morning or a stroll after dinner in the evening and just enjoy the stunning landscape and the awesome 360 degree panoramic view.
Barmouth Harbour – The harbor has a small fishing industry but is mainly used by pleasure boats. On a sunny day you can sit on one of the benches, have your sandwich lunch and just enjoy the view. Late afternoon watch the fishing boats come in with their latest catch.
Гавань Бармаут
Barmouth Harbour – The harbor has a small fishing industry but is mainly used by pleasure boats. On a sunny day you can sit on one of the benches, have your sandwich lunch and just enjoy the view. Late afternoon watch the fishing boats come in with their latest catch.
St. John’s Church – It’s built on a hill so you can see it almost from anywhere downtown. It’s a beautiful place with incredible architecture. It is Grade I listed. It’s just a short walk from the house up St. Johns Hill.
St Johns Hall Gallery
Saint Johns HillSt. John’s Church – It’s built on a hill so you can see it almost from anywhere downtown. It’s a beautiful place with incredible architecture. It is Grade I listed. It’s just a short walk from the house up St. Johns Hill.
Panorama Walk – This is one of the most popular walks in the neighbourhood and the viewpoint is only about a mile and a half from the town. It is approached up a steep road off the Barmouth to Dolgellau road, just beyond Porkington Terrace. The route is sign-posted. The view from the summit is one of the most spectacular in Wales!
Panorama Walk
Panorama WalkPanorama Walk – This is one of the most popular walks in the neighbourhood and the viewpoint is only about a mile and a half from the town. It is approached up a steep road off the Barmouth to Dolgellau road, just beyond Porkington Terrace. The route is sign-posted. The view from the summit is one of the most spectacular in Wales!
Fairbourne Steam railway – It’s a 2.5 miles track between Fairbourne and Penrhyn Point where it connects with a ferry which takes passengers across the estuary to Barmouth. At the station theres an extensive model G-Scale Railway which kids and enthusiasts will love. Website:
www.fairbournerailway.com
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Железная дорога Фэрборн
Beach RoadFairbourne Steam railway – It’s a 2.5 miles track between Fairbourne and Penrhyn Point where it connects with a ferry which takes passengers across the estuary to Barmouth. At the station theres an extensive model G-Scale Railway which kids and enthusiasts will love. Website:
www.fairbournerailway.com
Harlech Castle – There are many castles in North Wales. Harlech Castle is the nearest one (20min drive). You can read up its history here https://cadw.gov.wales/more-about-harlech-castle
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Замок Харлех
Harlech Castle – There are many castles in North Wales. Harlech Castle is the nearest one (20min drive). You can read up its history here https://cadw.gov.wales/more-about-harlech-castle
For the more energetic:
There are many walks and cycling routes of varying degree of difficulties. Google http://www.mawddachestuary.co.uk/index.html
You can hire a bike from Birmingham garage bike hire in Barmouth (https://birminghamgaragebikehire.com) or Coed Cae (01341 430628) in Dolgellau and explore the area around the estuary. Book early and in advance during the peak summer season to avoid disappointment.
The Mawddach Trail is a flat and friendly there-and-back rote following the old railway line along the Mawddach estuary.
Website: http://www.mawddachtrail.co.uk/mawddach-trail.html
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The Mawddach Trail
For the more energetic:
There are many walks and cycling routes of varying degree of difficulties. Google http://www.mawddachestuary.co.uk/index.html
You can hire a bike from Birmingham garage bike hire in Barmouth (https://birminghamgaragebikehire.com) or Coed Cae (01341 430628) in Dolgellau and explore the area around the estuary. Book early and in advance during the peak summer season to avoid disappointment.
The Mawddach Trail is a flat and friendly there-and-back rote following the old railway line along the Mawddach estuary.
Website: http://www.mawddachtrail.co.uk/mawddach-trail.html
Bwlchqwyn Farm Pony Trekking Centre – Spend a day at the farm and enjoy an up-close interaction with your favourite animals. There’s plenty you can do from taking your first lesson to trekking along the coastline on horseback. Telephone 01341 250107
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Bwlchgwyn Farm
Bwlchqwyn Farm Pony Trekking Centre – Spend a day at the farm and enjoy an up-close interaction with your favourite animals. There’s plenty you can do from taking your first lesson to trekking along the coastline on horseback. Telephone 01341 250107
Llanfair Slate Caverns – Take a visit and start your journey deep through the depth of the mountain. The caverns are as the miners left them, built over 100 years ago. Telephone 01766 780247
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
Llanfair Slate Caverns – Take a visit and start your journey deep through the depth of the mountain. The caverns are as the miners left them, built over 100 years ago. Telephone 01766 780247
For the adventurous:
Mount Snowdon – Walk up Snowdon via the Llanberis Path. This is the longest and most straightforward route to the summit of Snowdon. It takes 3.5 hours to climb up there. We have not tried it before ourselves but here is a guide:
https://www.mudandroutes.com/routes/llanberis-path-up-snowdon/
Climb Snowdon
For the adventurous:
Mount Snowdon – Walk up Snowdon via the Llanberis Path. This is the longest and most straightforward route to the summit of Snowdon. It takes 3.5 hours to climb up there. We have not tried it before ourselves but here is a guide:
https://www.mudandroutes.com/routes/llanberis-path-up-snowdon/
Zip World Velocity 2 – This is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe! Soar over Penrhyn Quarry, where you can travel at speeds of up to and over 100 mph while taking in unbeatable views of Snowdonia.
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Zip World Penrhyn Карьер
Zip World Velocity 2 – This is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe! Soar over Penrhyn Quarry, where you can travel at speeds of up to and over 100 mph while taking in unbeatable views of Snowdonia.