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Holiday cottages near steam trains
Full steam ahead! We know that many of our visitors are drawn to the highly evocative experience of exploring our landscapes by heritage railway
Things to do in Dolgellau
With more than 200 listed buildings and a beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia) backdrop, Dolgellau is a handsome market town which has plenty going on all year round. Itâs the perfect place to soak up a bit of local culture along with those soaring mountain landscapes. Hereâs a selection of our favourite things to do in Dolgellau.
What To Do In Southern Eryri (Snowdonia)
Southern Eryri (Snowdonia) has some real hidden gems which can sometimes be overlooked. Here is our guide on what to do in Southern Eryri.
Snowdonia, Things To Do When it Rains
Facts and figures Before we start, itâs only fair to point out that it doesnât actually rain in Wales as much as you might think. The west coast of Snowdonia in particular, fairs better, weather wise, than most of the UK. Met office statistics show that the number of âwet daysâ (days with rainfall total of 1mm or more) during the summer months averages 25 in Valley on Anglesey compared to an average of 30 days in Upper Castern, the Met Office site in the midlands. When comparing âhours of sunshineâ the western coast of wales again, tends towards the top of the UK table. (metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk) But youâre right of course, this isnât Spain, and yes it might rain. So what to do? Underground Adventures Like the treasures of London during the Blitz, you might want to seek refuge in some of the slate caverns of Blaenau Ffestiniog. In 1940, on the orders of Winston Churchill,…
