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Llwyngwril Walks

0.9 miles (1.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This coastal village is located in a lovely spot just south of Dolgellau, Barmouth and Fairbourne on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. It's a beautiful place surrounded by steep hills and and green fields.
This walk from the village takes you north along the Afon Gwril to the Llwyngwril beach on the coast. Here you can enjoy some splendid views to Cardigan Bay where dolphins can often be spotted.
The Wales coast path runs through the village. You could pick this up and follow it south to Tywyn or north towards Barmouth.

Postcode

LL37 2UZ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Llwyngwril OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llwyngwril Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Llwyngwril

  • Dinas Oleu - This walk climbs to a hill fort and lovely viewpoint above the town of Barmouth
  • Precipice Walk Dolgellau - A lovely circular walk through the hills surrounding Llyn Cynwch in the Snowdonia National Park
  • Barmouth to Fairbourne - Enjoy fabulous views of the Mawddach estuary and Barmouth Bay on this popular walk from Barmouth to Fairbourne
  • Panorama Walk Barmouth - A classic circular walk around Barmouth climbing above the town for magnificent views over the Mawddach estuary and the Snowdonia National Park
  • Cregennan Lakes - This circular walk takes you around these two beautiful lakes in Snowdonia
  • Mawddach Trail - This splendid cycling and walking trail takes you along the old Ruabon to Barmouth railway line on excellent paths
  • Precipice Walk Dolgellau - A lovely circular walk through the hills surrounding Llyn Cynwch in the Snowdonia National Park
  • Arthog Waterfalls - This walk visits the North Wales village of Arthog where you can enjoy a lovely walking trail along a series of waterfalls
  • Llanbedr - The Gwynedd village of Llanbedr is in a great location on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park and close to some beautiful coast, riverside trails and a scenic river estuary.
  • Dyffryn Ardudwy - This North Wales village sits in a lovely position on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park and only a short walk from the coast
  • Nantcol Waterfalls Walk - This circular walk explores the beautiful Rhaeadr Nantcol Waterfalls in Snowdonia in North Wales.
  • Cadair Idris - The epic circular walk to the 893 m (2,930 ft) summit of Cadair Idris is one of the most popular climbs in the Snowdonia National Park
  • Tywyn - This seaside resort is located on Cardigan Bay in Gwynedd
  • New Precipice Walk - This lovely trail follows the New Precipice Walk along the hills to the west of Llanelltyd, near Dolgellau in Gwynedd.

Pubs/Cafes

The Garthangharad Hotel, built about 1736 and converted to a hotel in 1840, is the only pub for miles. It is located in the centre of the hamlet, right across the Afon Gwril bridge from the neighbourhood store. consisting of a front lounge, a back bar, and an outdoor patio with picnic tables. There is pub fare and lodging available. There is a bus stop for route 28 nearby and a train stop on the Cambrian Coast line is ten minutes' walk away. You can find them at postcode LL37 2UZ

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east of Dolgellau you can pick up the circular Torrent Walk which explores the Afon Clywedog gorge with its old mills, pretty waterfalls and rushing weirs.

Photos

Afon Gwril at the coast - geograph.org.uk - 1709528

Afon Gwril at the coast. This marks the end of Afon Gwril as it flows into the sea via this rocky beach near Llwyngwril.

Llwyngwril - panoramio (9)

Sand pattern

Salem Chapel, Llwyngwril (43075777742)

Salem Chapel. This notable place of worship is sometimes known as the Blue Chapel. From the outside looks like a typical Welsh Non-conformist Chapel. However the interior is an elaborate mixture of Gothic-style features including simulated stone staircases, wood carvings, ornate ceilings, arched windows, marble fireplaces and an organ gallery complete with a plywood organ

Llwyngwril - panoramio (13)

Llwyngwril - panoramio

Llwyngwril - panoramio (2)

Llwyngwril - panoramio (1)

Llwyngwril - panoramio (11)

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