Places to visit in Dolgellau

THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Dolgellau, Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

Places to Visit in Dolgellau

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Top Attractions in Dolgellau

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Challenging mountain climbs providing panoramic views, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who relish a rigorous adventure and savor the reward of breathtaking landscapes.
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Flat, scenic path ideal for walking or cycling, with breathtaking estuary and mountain views, historical railway features, and tranquil picnic spots.
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Scenic trail featuring lakeside picnic spots and panoramic views of Snowdonia mountains and Mawddach estuary, with mild inclines and steep drops. Ideal for a serene two-hour walk.
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  • E1881RClaurenc
    worthing153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning walk! Hard on the legs as it’s lots of steps and uneven stones pretty much all the way up. You need a decent level of fitness. We found the descent harder as our legs were tired. Took about 6.5 hours with plenty of photos and snack breaks. Go prepared for weather as can get cold on the top. There is a mini summit before the actual summit that’s actually much further away so don’t be fooled by that!
    Written 2 September 2024
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  • Tom Rowlands
    Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates1,263 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovey trail to ride along and isn't difficult.
    Stunning views and happened to have pretty good weather.
    Didn't go over the toll bridge but will next time
    Written 18 April 2024
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  • PottyP
    United Kingdom549 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely walk.

    You can park for free in the carpark, which has clean toilets and a couple of lovely picnic benches.

    Walk is 3.5 miles and with stops to take photos it took us 2 hours, and we enjoyed every minute.

    The scenery was stunning. There are some rocky paths to negotiate and the path is high, but well worth it. Apart from the beginning of the walk, the rest is pretty much even.

    We did the walk up hill to the right first as that us the best way to see the scenery.

    As you come back down the lake is beautiful and a nice place to rest.

    Enjoy your trip!
    Written 7 September 2024
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  • claire w
    Norfolk22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were going from Dolgellau to Barmouth and the Sat Nav took us this way. Had no prior knowledge of the bridge. But we were really glad we went this way. It was a real delight to drive over this bridge and not something you do everyday. Well worth the £1 it cost. Yes, you have to drive slowly and it's not a smooth ride but it's a real experience. Great views. I would say doing this is a must do if in the area.
    Written 13 July 2024
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  • Sharon D
    Leicester, England, United Kingdom42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't do this walk unless you have good route map or GPS guidance as we missed a few paths and finished up walking a lot further than we needed to and took us on some quite arduous sections. Well worth the effort to do the walk, although we only did one section and after 6+ miles we were treated to some amazing views, absolutely stunning to be honest, but we were glad to be making our way back down. We did the route up to the Lake, along the Levels and back down. Starting it in the village of Llanelltyd.
    Written 22 May 2023
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  • Garethfromtynygroes
    Tyn-y-Groes, UK141 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of Wales' hidden gems and it is well hidden from the road. Just look for a black gate and follow the path up to the church. From the outside the church doesn't look like anything special but once you step inside, it's just wow
    One of the best examples of the arts and crafts movement in a church. Well worth visiting.
    Written 15 September 2022
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  • June A
    Surrey, UK2,755 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ruins of this old Abbey are not far from Dolgellau and approached via a caravan park which can be a little confusing. The setting though is lovely, nestled in the woods.. There is plenty of information with easy parking. Not much remains of the Abbey apart from some arches and walls but its enough to show you the scale of what it must have been like in its heyday.
    Written 29 June 2023
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  • Susieho
    Runcorn, UK152 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The market was in the ship, the library and the street due to the BBC filming a new drama. We bought some lovely fresh bread and coffee and were a bit disappointed we'd shopped for meat and eggs the day before as the stuff for sale looked beautiful. Dog friendly which is a massive plus point.
    Written 19 June 2017
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  • isaac
    Great Malvern, UK27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant solo walk up Aran Fawddwy. Went clockwise from the little cabin I was staying in past Blaencywarch Farm. The start is very steep and demanding, and it gets boggy after you turn right. I walked to Aran Benllyn afterwards which wasn’t too demanding and added a fair bit of distance and time.
    Written 25 September 2022
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  • PutneySW
    London, UK1,730 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was walking in the forest this morning and passed by this tea room in a remote but fantastic location. It was a Monday so I doubted that it would have been open and as it wasn’t then I can only rate it on its location.
    A little further on, I stopped to chat with a very charming local inhabitant who told me that the tea garden was open at weekends and had been the previous weekend but I’m not certain if this applies during winter months.
    Written 2 October 2017
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  • KMc528789
    Bury, UK351 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well maintained footpaths through pleasant and woodland. The trails are clearly marked and lead to great views over the Mawddach estuary. The old lime kiln is interesting. Good place for picnics and splashing about in the stream.
    Written 30 August 2021
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  • davidandshona
    Dumfries, UK3,514 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely example of 18th century church with a wonderful array of stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors Mon-Wed (0900 to 1500)
    Written 13 September 2023
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