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Places to Visit in Snowdonia
The historic market town of Bala sits at the head of Llyn Tegid in the Snowdonia National Park. The area, with its dramatic scenery, is an excellent base to stay and explore both Mid and North Wales.
Discover a forest of lakes and mountains in the heart of Snowdonia - with lots of scenic walks.Gwydir Forest Park is home to the celebrated landscapes of lakes, forests and mountains.
Coed y Brenin visitor centre is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
- Mountain Biking
- Business Events & Meetings
- Ty'n y Groes
- Glasdir
- Tyddyn Gwladys
- Pandy
- Cae'n y Coed
- Pont Llam yr Ewig
- Cafe
- Afon Eden Trail
- Gain Waterfall Trail
- Waterfalls and Goldmines Trail
- The King's Guards Trail
- Penrhos Mountain Trail
- Glasdir Copper Trail
- Volcano Trail
- Puzzle Trail
- Forest Garden Discovery Trail
- Cefndeuddwr Trail
- MinorTaur Mountain Bike Trail
- The Dragon's Back Mountain Bike Trail
- Cyflym Coch Mountain Bike Trail
- Beast Mountain Bike Trail
- Temtiwr Mountain Bike Trail
- Tarw Ddu Mountain Bike Trail
- MBR Mountain Bike Trail
- Yr Afon Mountain Bike Trail
A lake with power Llyn Geirionnydd is a 3/4-mile long lake in Gwydyr Forest, and reputedly the home of the 6th century poet Taliesin.
In or near Betws-y-Coed
North-east of Machynlleth and south-east of Dolgellau, the village of Dinas Mawddwy is just to the side of the A470 at the junction with the mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.
In or near Dinas-Mawddwy
Barmouth, or Abermaw or even Y Bermo as it is known in Welsh, has officially been 'Beautiful' for over a century and has flourished into a popular seaside resort.
Tywyn is a seaside town on the north coast of Cardigan Bay. The name Tywyn comes from the Welsh word for beach or sand dunes.
In or near Tywyn
Cader/Cadair Idris meaning 'Chair of Idris' from the giant warrior poet of Welsh legend. Rugged summits, glacial lakes and a mossy wooded gorge cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.
Barmouth is southern Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there’s so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded.
The beach has a very picturesque setting, with the backdrop of Snowdonia's mountains to the east.
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) is a long sandy beach backed by an extensive sand dune system between Shell Island and Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Aberdyfi Beach in Southern Snowdonia is a popular beach of perfect sand and the occasional sand dune extends for miles, from Aberdyfi all the way to Tywyn.
Known locally as Benar Beach, Tal-y-Bont Beach is a sandy beach and good for surfing. The beach forms part of the large sand system of Morfa Dyffryn which are designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest.
In or near Talybont
A two mile stretch of sand backed by steep pebble banks and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park.
The west facing beach at Tywyn is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.
A large, sandy and peaceful beach surrounded by dunes within the Snowdonia National Park.
Llandanwg beach is just south of Harlech; the village is famous for its church which stands just a stone's throw from the sea.
Beddgelert (Gelert's Grave), is a village in Snowdonia. It is reputed to be named after the legendary hound Gelert.
In or near Beddgelert
