Guidebook for Tywyn
Sightseeing
Castell y Bere is the largest and most elaborate of the native Welsh castles in north Wales and is wonderfully atmospheric. A must-see!
27 locals recommend
Castell y Bere
Castell y Bere is the largest and most elaborate of the native Welsh castles in north Wales and is wonderfully atmospheric. A must-see!
Dolgoch Falls are three waterfalls which provide the backdrop to a popular walk of no more than one mile and there is plenty of space for children to run around without getting into too much mischief!
10 locals recommend
Dolgoch Falls station
Dolgoch Falls are three waterfalls which provide the backdrop to a popular walk of no more than one mile and there is plenty of space for children to run around without getting into too much mischief!
Bearded Lake
Come and visit a lake which is linked to King Arthur, a monster, and elves!
If you are planning a holiday in Snowdonia, then you really must find time to visit one of our historic castles. Harlech Castle is a world heritage site and just a train ride from Tywyn.
187 locals recommend
Harlech Castle
If you are planning a holiday in Snowdonia, then you really must find time to visit one of our historic castles. Harlech Castle is a world heritage site and just a train ride from Tywyn.
Talyllyn Railway is the daddy of all heritage railways. Come and see what inspired Reverend W. V. Awdry to create “Thomas the Tank Engine"
73 locals recommend
Talyllyn Railway
Neptune RoadTalyllyn Railway is the daddy of all heritage railways. Come and see what inspired Reverend W. V. Awdry to create “Thomas the Tank Engine"
Portmeirion is a unique Italianette-styled village surrounded by 70 acres of woodland scattered with easy to follow trails and coastal walks.
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
Portmeirion is a unique Italianette-styled village surrounded by 70 acres of woodland scattered with easy to follow trails and coastal walks.
The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading eco-centre and is set in seven acres of gardens crammed with interactive displays demonstrating green solutions to environmental problems.
The Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading eco-centre and is set in seven acres of gardens crammed with interactive displays demonstrating green solutions to environmental problems.
Pack yourself a picnic and slip on those flip-flops as Aberdovey is just a beach-walk from Tywyn. Anyone for a spot of crabbing?
92 locals recommend
Aberdyfi
Pack yourself a picnic and slip on those flip-flops as Aberdovey is just a beach-walk from Tywyn. Anyone for a spot of crabbing?
If you take a stroll along the beach at low tide you will come across logs and tree stumps which are the remains of an ancient forest that stretched 20-miles in what is now Cardigan Bay.
24 locals recommend
Tywyn
If you take a stroll along the beach at low tide you will come across logs and tree stumps which are the remains of an ancient forest that stretched 20-miles in what is now Cardigan Bay.
The Blue Lake occupies high ground in the old Goleuwern Slate Quarry above Fairbourne and is one of Snowdonia’s secret gems
11 locals recommend
Blue Lake
The Blue Lake occupies high ground in the old Goleuwern Slate Quarry above Fairbourne and is one of Snowdonia’s secret gems
Everything Else
Aberdovey is a good old-fashioned links course set in a figure of eight with 9 holes out and 9 holes back. Ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the British Isles.
12 locals recommend
Aberdovey Golf Club
Station roadAberdovey is a good old-fashioned links course set in a figure of eight with 9 holes out and 9 holes back. Ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the British Isles.