Barmouth Holiday Cottages
On the coast of Eryri (Snowdonia), Barmouth is perfect for walking, outdoor activity breaks, or fresh air getaways. The town has gift shops, restaurants, cafes and bars all located within a 5 minute walk from the harbour and promenade running alongside a blue flag beach.
BARMOUTH
Once you find a holiday gem like Barmouth you wonder why it took you so long. This seaside town is a stunner: nestled into wooded gorse slopes at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary, the dramatic mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) bring up the views to the rear.
It’s easy to see why the town has attracted devoted holiday visitors since the mid-18th century. The town’s sandy Blue Flag beach stretches for two miles and is perfect for picnics and a day of splashing around. An arcade and fairground offer traditional seaside fun.
Things to do in Barmouth
Connecting Barmouth with Dolgellau, the Mawddach Trail is perfect for walking and cycling from the centre of town. The trail crosses the historic wooden railway bridge, with stunning views across the estuary and up to the slopes of Cader Idris.
Nearby Cader Idris is one of Eryri’s most iconic peaks. Its name translates as Idris’s Chair, in reference to the mythical giant who supposedly once used the mountain as his throne. If you’d like to climb the mountain, we recommend following the Minffordd Path, which is short (3 miles to the peak) but fairly steep.
Operating from Barmouth Quay, Barmouth Boat Trips offer dolphin spotting pleasure trips and fishing charters. Dolphins do not show on every trip, and it’s possible to go a week without seeing them, but the magnificent coastal views are guaranteed.
If ever there were a place to sit back and enjoy the nostalgic pleasure of steam, Eryri is it. For a real taste of the romance of our region, take a ride on the steam heritage railway at nearby Fairbourne.
Off the beaten track ideas:
Explore the Cregennan Lakes – you’ll find the National Trust maintained Cregennan Lakes across the Mawddach Estuary from Barmouth, on the northern slopes of Cader ldris. These beautiful natural lakes sit some 800 ft. above sea level and are a lovely spot for a picnic. Fabulous views back to Barmouth and across Cardigan Bay. Walk as far as the Pared y Cefn Hir Iron Age hillfort to enjoy more spectacular panoramic views over the mountains and the Mawddach Estuary. 12 miles from Barmouth.
Explore the rugged Rhinogs – this chain of low mountains stands at the southwestern edge of Eryri, close to Barmouth. One of the most rugged upland landscapes in Britain, the hills are notoriously quiet and uncrossed by any road. Most of the vegetation management is done by sheep and wild goats. You might see a few remote farmsteads, and now and then you might walk along the remains of old drovers’ routes, but it’s quite possible to spend a whole day here without seeing another human soul. 15 miles from Barmouth.
Barmouth is a seaside town on the coast of Gwynedd, North Wales. At the southern end of Eryri (Snowdonia) it looks out to Cardigan Bay and the Irish Sea. Barmouth is near Dolgellau, Tywyn (Towyn), and Aberdyfi (Aberdovey).
There are plenty of great places to eat out in Barmouth. Some of our favourite restaurants include Bistro Bermo for great local produce, The Lobster Pot for fresh seafood, and The Bank for a more formal dining experience. Davy Jones Locker is a fab café for light lunches, coffees and cakes all housed in an historic nautical themed building on the harbour. And you can’t miss Knickerbockers for the best ice cream in town.
Coed y Brenin is the UK’s first and largest dedicated mountain bike trail centre. Hire bikes from the visitor centre (or bring your own) to explore miles of world-class mountain bike trails, with waymarked routes to suit all abilities. There is also a café, plenty of family walking trails, a nice play area and some gorgeous spots for a riverside picnic. 16 miles from Barmouth.
