Some popular spots nearby…
- Llwyngwril railway station: Serving the village, it is only a 5-minute walk, with passenger services to Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Tywyn, Aberdovey, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. Trains stop on request.
- Llwyngwril Beach (0 miles): Simply a two-minute walk from Salem The Blue Chapel. There are two routes to get to the beach. Invite your dog along and try this route: come out of the property, turn right, take the first right and carefully walk across the train tracks, and follow the stream which will take you to Llwyngwyril Beach. Mwynhau (enjoy, Welsh).
- Pony Trekking at Bwlchgwyn Farm, Fairbourne (3.3 miles): Suitable for the complete beginner/novice families with young children, the Pony Trekking centre offers rides along beautiful Mawddach Estuary, or carry on to Fairbourne's sandy beach.
- Fairbourne Steam Railway (3.1 miles): Sit back, relax, enjoy the scenery and take photos while enjoying a 2-mile journey from the village of Fairbourne, along the beach and out to the end of the peninsular and back.
- Magic Lantern Cinema (Llusern Hud), Tywyn (8.6 miles): See a film at the oldest cinema in Wales in nearby town, Tywyn. Learn more here.
- Byw'n Iach Bro Dysynni (Fitness, Swimming & Sports), Tywyn (8.6 miles): Situated on the High Street of Tywyn, the sport and recreation centre offers a wide range of activities.
- Aberdyfi (12.4 miles): Set within the Snowdonia National Park, where the river Dyfi meets the blue waters of Cardigan Bay, Aberdyfi (also known as Aberdovey) is a thriving little harbour resort.
- Wild Bushcraft Company, Cae Einion (41.6 miles): Skills for surviving outdoors are explored with bushcraft and survival courses and activities led by NCFE qualified instructors.
- Woodlanders, Cader Idris (16.5 miles): Survival and bushcraft courses led by NCFE qualified instructor, held in the ancient woodland on the slopes of Cader Idris.
- Zip World Llechwedd (32.9 miles) or Betws Y Coed (43.6 miles): Slate caverns at Zip World are completely underground offering an all-weather activity. Explore Zip World.
- Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) (40.3 miles): Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in Wales and England. It is one of Wales’ most famous and recognizable landmarks.
- Harlech Castle (Castell Harlech) (26.9 miles): See one of many Welsh castles – the Harlech Castle in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales. A Grade I-listed medieval fortification.
- Portmeirion Village (32.8 miles): Set on its own peninsula with vistas in every direction, the enchanting Italianate style village on the coast of North Wales was created by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis.
- Mawddach Trail (Llwybr Mawddach), Penmaenpool (9.0 miles): Stretching between Dolgellau and Barmouth, the Mawddach Trail is considered one of the most flexible and accessible trails in Snowdonia National Park.
- Barmouth (16.2 miles): Seaside town of Barmouth - a traditional seaside resort boasting a large sandy beach, a fishing port, a good range of shops and restaurants, and a funfair.
- Corris Craft Centre (24.7 miles): Several craft studios await you, where the resident crafts people design and make their unique collections.
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