Things to Do... Places to see... times are rough estimates via car from Harlech.
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Plas Tan-y-bwlch (18mins)
Gardens & cafe
Coed Felinrhyd and Llennyrch (10 minutes) Ancient Woodland Walk near Maentwrog.
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
Abersoch costal village (56 mins)
Gardens & cafe
Abersoch National Trust -Delightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views
Dwyfor Rabbit farm (31mins)
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
Cwm Idwal nature reserve (50mins)
Walk, not for buggy
Barmouth (can go on train from Harlech... nice trip along coast. About 25 mins)
Seaside town.
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.
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)
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
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.
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
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
Snowdon Walks - Ranger Path Anne and Alun
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