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
Porth Tocyn Hotel 59 min (32 miles)
Bwlchtocyn,
Abersoch, LL53 7BU 01758 713303
Winter contact number 07525 446 662
bookings@porthtocynhotel.co.uk
https://porthtocynhotel.co.uk/restaurant
Walks
Abergwynant Woods near Barmouth
41 min (17.3 miles) via Barmouth
Abergwynant Woods
website
Alun
and Annes photos Sept 2026
Close to and at the start, briefly on the Mawddach Trail. Penmaenpool for sat navs. Car Parking and Pub at the start. Circular. Ancient
woodland and lovey river setting for picnic and paddling. Not for buggies or
very small children (say under 6) – Mawddach Trail ideal for them -flat old
railway line easy for buggies!
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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