Nia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Shell Island
Beautiful beach walks with stunning views of the coast
Barmouth is situated in a beautiful location with everything you need for a day out
28 locals recommend
Barmouth Toll Bridge
Barmouth is situated in a beautiful location with everything you need for a day out
Harlech Castle
Amazing castle and views , lovely cafe on sight
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Plenty to do for sight seeing and adventures
Lovely walks to beautiful waterfalls and 4public houses serving home made food
7 locals recommend
Llanbedr
Lovely walks to beautiful waterfalls and 4public houses serving home made food
Afon Cwmnantcol
Lovely water walks along the river
Penygader
A mountain walk with stunning views
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
The famous snowdon mountain a must see in wales
A lovely little farm petting zoo with slate cavern and cafe , lovely for younger kiddies
15 locals recommend
Children's Farm Park
Cae CethinA lovely little farm petting zoo with slate cavern and cafe , lovely for younger kiddies
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Longest zip line in Europe ..one for the thrill seekers
Llyn Tegid
Stunning lake with water sports
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
Lovely little train journey , great for kids
Penny Fair
Marine ParadeGreat for kids and close to the beach in Barmouth town , plenty of places to eat.
Zip World Fforest
A470Plenty to do for families of all ages
Post card picturesque village of Beddgelert , must see , amazing ice cream shop
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
Post card picturesque village of Beddgelert , must see , amazing ice cream shop
Portmeirion
The famous Portmeirion , the little Italian village in north wales
Great for bickers and hikers and thrill seekers from beginner to the extreme
62 locals recommend
Coed-y-Brenin
Great for bickers and hikers and thrill seekers from beginner to the extreme
GreenWood Family Park
Bush RoadGreat for all day fun with kids of all ages
Horseshoe Falls
Lovely views for walkers
Historical town with lovely restaurant on beach front called “Dylan’s”
91 locals recommend
Criccieth Castle
Castle StreetHistorical town with lovely restaurant on beach front called “Dylan’s”
Gypsy Wood Park
Mystical woodland treat for kids
Bwlchgwyn Farm
Lovely for horse lovers
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchBeautiful castle walled town , plenty to do for all the family
Absolutely brilliant day out , our kids love it, we have the occasional lesson and they are great
309 locals recommend
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadAbsolutely brilliant day out , our kids love it, we have the occasional lesson and they are great
Beautiful church set on the beach , well worth a visit , our friends got married there .
St Tanwg's Church
Beautiful church set on the beach , well worth a visit , our friends got married there .
Food scene
For those welsh weather days , great for kids with lovely home made food
7 locals recommend
Bendi-gedig
King Edward StreetFor those welsh weather days , great for kids with lovely home made food
Neighbourhoods
Tal-y-bont
Lovely quiet beautiful welcoming welsh village
With 4 pubs with home cooked meals , beautiful river walks stunning waterfalls with the famous shell island beach , it’s a must see 3miles down the road from tal y bont
7 locals recommend
Llanbedr
With 4 pubs with home cooked meals , beautiful river walks stunning waterfalls with the famous shell island beach , it’s a must see 3miles down the road from tal y bont
Barmouth is a lively town with plenty to do , great crab fishing off the local harbour , with paddle boarding and boat rides.
121 locals recommend
Barmouth
Barmouth is a lively town with plenty to do , great crab fishing off the local harbour , with paddle boarding and boat rides.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
There is a bus stop at the end of the drive 5 min walk
Train station is only 15 min walk away
Useful phrases
Barmouth market, every Thursday and most Sunday’s
Pwllheli market every Wednesday peak season
Useful phrases
“Diolch” is thank you “Croeso “ is your welcome
The locals love an aprichiated welsh phrase
What to pack
Rain coat !! And wellies for welsh summers !!
Always have a pac a mac , rain I’d never far away in wales
Customs and culture
Our local shops have welsh speakers try a phrase in welsh
“ Diolch” is thank you