Activities
A bikers’ hub in the triangle of trails at Coed y Brenin, Betws y Coed and Penmachno. Quiet lanes and scenic routes on our doorstep with exciting plans for downhill biking above Blaenau and a family trail around Llyn Tanygrisiau.
Harlech beach goes on forever - distant views of Snowdon, occasional dolphins, rare and secretive sand lizards in the dunes. The sandy coves of Borth y Gest join with Black Rock Sands, popular for jet skis at one end and families at the other – being able to drive onto miles of beach is a big advantage when there’s lots to carry.
Behind the dunes at Harlech is Royal St Davids, ranked 73rd in the Golf Digest Best 100 courses outside the USA. Porthmadog’s 14th hole, next to the beach and called the ‘Himalayas’, is unlikely to be forgotten. For views and rugged golf Llan Ffestiniog looks down on the Vale - maybe you’ll have the course to yourself apart from a couple of sheep and the sound of the lark.
Rock climbing on south facing cliffs above Tanygrisiau. Countless miles of underground adits and mines. Both are best explored with a guide and a hard hat.
Kayaking and canoeing are popular with a classic paddle from the harbour at Borth y Gest up to the bridge at Maentwrog and back as the tide retreats, in the wake of the ancient oarsmen who took slate to ships at sea.
Fishing is fantastic. Wild brown trout in mountain lakes at up to 2,000 feet (the lakes, not the fish!). Llyn Trawsfynydd, venue of international competitions with boats for hire. Lakes brimming with rainbow trout. Salmon and sea trout racing up the rivers, mackerel and sea bass off the coast with plenty of crabs at the harbour. There is also a very popular fly fishing course at Plas Tan y Bwlch.
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