Penygader / Cadair Idris
Cader Idris is the second highest mountain in Wales and offers some incredible views at its summit. Its only a 10 minute drive from our farm depending on which side you walk up it. There’s 2 ways to climb it. The car park for the Pony path is up Cader Road (our closest path) and its the easier/longer route to the top or there’s the foxes path (about a 20 minute drive) which you can access from the Minffordd car park at the bottom side of the Corris path on the A487.
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Fairbourne
Fairbourne is our nearest seaside village and just a 10 minute drive from our place. There’s a miniature railway, fish & chip shop, pizza place and a couple of small grocery shops.
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Precipice Walk
The Precipice walk is a personal favourite of mine and takes about 3 hours to complete. It offers some amazing views of our area which covers 10+ miles in every direction Sprawling across the 12th century Nannau estate, this private although public footpath is one of the best attractions Wales has to offer. Passing through woodlands, sheep fields and lakes, ending with views down the Mawddach Estuary.
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Arthog Waterfalls
For local walks I would definitely recommend Arthog falls, especially we’ve had rain recently as this makes them even more dramatic.
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The Mawddach Trail
The Mawddach Trail footpath walk and cycle route winds for 9.5 miles (15km) along the disused railway track on the southern edge of the spectacular Mawddach estuary. Whilst the trail can be joined at several points it starts at the picturesque market town of Dolgellau and finishes by crossing the iconic railway bridge over the mouth of the estuary into Barmouth. Its also easily accessible from our farm
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Talyllyn Railway
This is the oldest heritage railway in the world and is in the village of Tywyn. It offers some incredible scenery and is a fun day out for families
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Fairbourne Railway
The Fairbourne Railway has been running from Fairbourne village to the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary, connecting with the ferry to Barmouth for over 100 years. It started as a two foot gauge horse-drawn tramway which was then converted to a 15 inch gauge railway in 1916. The line in 1986 was completely re built to a 12.25 inch gauge making it one of the smallest passenger railways in the world.
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Barmouth
Barmouth is a 20 minute drive from our place or around 8 miles away. It was a sandy beach and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy in the town. There’s also the famous “Barmouth bridge” which spans across the Mawddach estuary which is well worth a walk across and offers some breathtaking views of the Mawddach valley.
There’s also the Panorama walk just outside of Barmouth. The walk will provide plenty of photo opportunities and follows part of the old drovers road. It offers some great views.
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