Local Area
Castles
For anyone interested in history and learning more about our ancient Welsh heritage there is:
Cricieth Castle (4 miles)
Harlech Castle (18 miles)
Caernarfon Castle (18 miles)
Portmeirion
The “Italianate Village” just 11 miles away, built by the famous Clough Williams-Ellis, affords an insight into Italian architecture and was the setting for the TV series ‘ The Prisoner’.
Surrounding Area
The historic market town Pwllheli (4 miles), which still holds an open air market every Wednesday and boasts a modern marina.
The busy little town of Porthmadog (9 miles) with it’s diverse variety of shops and attractions. Including the Ffestiniog Railway and the famous Cadwaladers ice cream parlour (also found in Cricieth and Pwllheli).
Local Beaches
Vast expanse of sandy beach at Black Rock Sands,Porthmadog, where you can drive your car right on to the beach. Ideal for parties with lots of equipment, pushchairs or even wheelchairs.
Cricieth and Pwllheli both have very accessible beaches.
Abersoch (10 miles) is a haven for water sports.
Llanbedrog (8 miles) and Nefyn (11 miles) are secluded and popular family beaches.
Snowdon
Known locally as ‘Yr Wyddfa’, Snowdon and it’s surrounding area provide the most stunning picturesque views. For those feeling energetic there are a choice of paths to ascend this impressive mountain on foot. A train, however, is available from the base station at Llanberis (26 miles), for those wishing to sit back and enjoy the splendid panorama.
Llanberis
This is the home of the famous Dinorwig power station which has been built completely inside a mountain. This was a true feat of modern engineering and is well worth a visit for it’s educational and awe inspiring values.
Beddgelert
The beautiful and quaint village of Beddgelert (15 miles), nestled in the heart of Snowdonia, proudly boasts the winning title of ‘Wales In Bloom’ for several years. It’s attractions are Gelert’s Grave and the informative Sygun Copper Mine.
Blaenau Ffestiniog (21 miles)
The Llechwedd and Gloddfa Ganol slate mines are one of the top ten attractions of North Wales.
Llanystumdwy
The tiny village of Llanystumdwy (2 miles) is the birth place of the British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, and a small museum there pays tribute to his life.
Additional Information
There are a variety of local pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area that cater for all tastes.
There is a horse trekking centre at Afonwen, 1 mile up the road.
