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Braich-y-Ceunant
is on the outskirts of the village of Brithdir, 2 miles east
of Dolgellau, the former County Town of Meirionnydd.
It is fine walking country, with Cader Idris to the South, the
Arans to the East and the Rhinogion to the North. There are numerous
scenic walks in the area with the famous Torrent Walk 1/4 mile
away. Brithdir has no shops and it is a 20 minutes walk to the
nearest pub, but there are 2 chapels and a church that must be
unique in Great Britain, for it is modeled on an Italian country
church, with interiors decoration inspired by the Arts and Craft
Movement: it is a Grade 1 listed building.
Dolgellau
Dolgellau is a typical small Welsh market town. It
has a fine square and many interesting byways, good restaurants
and comfortable pubs, a variety of shops and a tourist office.
Livestock markets are held on Mondays and Fridays.
Barmouth
Barmouth, at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary,
with its seaside town attractions, excellent sea fishing, yacht
moorings
and small craft launching sites, is 10 miles West of Dolgellau
along what, in John Ruskin's opinion, is the second finest scenic
road in Europe; the finest being the road from Barmouth back
to Dolgellau.
Harlech
Harlech, 11 miles beyond Barmouth, is renowned for
its castle and the Royal St. Davids golf links.
Bala Lake
Bala Lake (15m) is a popular canoeing, dinghy sailing
and windsurfing centre. Bala is a pretty town, its wide main street
having a variety of architectural styles, good shops, cafes and
pubs. In particular Bala is home to the best sausages in the UK.
Fishing. Game Fishing can be had in local rivers
and lakes and good sea angling, whether from the shore or from
charter boats, can be enjoyed at Barmouth.
Golf. There are 7 golf courses within 20 miles, ranging
from fine links courses at Harlech and Aberdovey, to interesting
mountain courses.
Local Images
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Talyllyn Valley |
Oak tree at Llanfihangel |
Sheep Herding |
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Mountain Biking at Coed y Brenin |
Beach Fishing at Barmouth |
Mawddach Valley from the Old Precipice
Walk |
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Snow at the Summit of Cader Idris |
The New Precipice Walk |
Cregennan Lakes |
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