Food Scene
An absolute belter – fantastic food overlooking estuary and Cader Idris range.
21 locals recommend
Mawddach Restaurant
An absolute belter – fantastic food overlooking estuary and Cader Idris range.
Y Meirionnydd
Smithfield SquareIn Dolgellau – excellent local produce.
Pub at halfway point of Mawddach Trail Estuary walk – good pub grub & decent real ale selection.
27 locals recommend
George III Hotel
Pub at halfway point of Mawddach Trail Estuary walk – good pub grub & decent real ale selection.
Indian Restaurant in Fairbourne. Take Away or eat in, run by Raj – a bona fide former Bollywood Film Star!
9 locals recommend
Indiana Cuisine
3 Beach RdIndian Restaurant in Fairbourne. Take Away or eat in, run by Raj – a bona fide former Bollywood Film Star!
A new restaurant specialising in Italian with a Welsh flair (!) just outside Barmouth opposite the Clock Tower – in a spectacular setting.
Coes Faen Restaurant
A496A new restaurant specialising in Italian with a Welsh flair (!) just outside Barmouth opposite the Clock Tower – in a spectacular setting.
Definitely the finest restaurant in Wales, if not the UK. Absolutely incredible.
18 locals recommend
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms
Definitely the finest restaurant in Wales, if not the UK. Absolutely incredible.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just across the Bridge. Open Mike night on Tuesdays – incredible! A great walk (torches for the return journey in the fuse-box cupboard!)
38 locals recommend
The Last Inn
Church StreetJust across the Bridge. Open Mike night on Tuesdays – incredible! A great walk (torches for the return journey in the fuse-box cupboard!)
The Tilman
Church StreetExcellent pub in downtown Barmouth!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic mountain to climb. Moderate climb. Record for youngest ascent - 5yrs old!
66 locals recommend
Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Fantastic mountain to climb. Moderate climb. Record for youngest ascent - 5yrs old!
Beautiful views overlooking the Mawddach Estuary.
Be warned - the drive up is exciting via a narrow twisty gated road.
Cregennan Lakes Car Park
Beautiful views overlooking the Mawddach Estuary.
Be warned - the drive up is exciting via a narrow twisty gated road.
Precipice Walk
Lovely flat walk, once gained height! Stunning estuary views.
Bottomless lake in old slate quarry - enter via tunnel. Swimming has been observed...
11 locals recommend
Blue Lake
Bottomless lake in old slate quarry - enter via tunnel. Swimming has been observed...
Morfa Mawddach station
Morfa Mawddach Station to Fairbourne via footpath and golf links.
Mawddach Trail. A 14 mile walk from Barmouth to Dolgellau passing the house with the George Third Pub at the turnaround point. A stunning, easy walk along the banks of the estuary - ideal for those not climbing Cader Idris.
19 locals recommend
Penmaenpool & the Mawddach Trail
1 A493Mawddach Trail. A 14 mile walk from Barmouth to Dolgellau passing the house with the George Third Pub at the turnaround point. A stunning, easy walk along the banks of the estuary - ideal for those not climbing Cader Idris.
Fairbourne – Lovely open, long beach on the southern side of the estuary; sandy at low tide with rock pools at southern end. Parking is signposted. Children’s play park on main road through village.
Beach Road
Beach RoadFairbourne – Lovely open, long beach on the southern side of the estuary; sandy at low tide with rock pools at southern end. Parking is signposted. Children’s play park on main road through village.
Barmouth – Classic bucket and spade beach with donkey rides and children’s amusements during Summer Season. Stunning sweep of sand and dunes around the northern peninsula of the estuary.
51 locals recommend
Barmouth Beach
Porkington TerraceBarmouth – Classic bucket and spade beach with donkey rides and children’s amusements during Summer Season. Stunning sweep of sand and dunes around the northern peninsula of the estuary.
Entertainment & Activities
Hot Tub Hire!
Fairbourne Railway
Beach RoadThe best Minatare Railway in the world!
Talyllyn Railway
Neptune RoadThe second best!
Fly Llanbedr Limited
Pleasure flights, PPL & Lessons.
King Arthur's Labyrinth
Go deep underground!
Aberdovey Golf Club
Station roadLocal links course (18 holes)
Magic Lantern - Llusern Hud
6a Corbet SquareBwlchgwyn Farm
Rides to suit all abilities (even 70+!)
Bendi-gedig
King Edward StreetGreat soft play. Café included!
Sightseeing
Harlech Castle
Shopping
Co-op Food
14 Maes TalaranCo-op Food - Barmouth
Station RoadEssentials
Launderette
Station Road