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Located approximately 4 miles North of Harlech on the A496 the Estuary is ideal for visiting the St. David’s championship golf course, Portmeirion village, miles of sandy beaches, the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia and all major attractions the area has to offer, the Estuary is great as a base from which to explore, making it perfect for a relaxing or fun packed break.
Travelling to The Estuary
Located 6.4 km (4 miles) North of Harlech on the A496 travelling to the Estuary is fairly straightforward.
By Car:
From Liverpool/Manchester:
- Follow the A55 towards Conwy and take the A470 to Betws-Y-Coed.
- Head towards Porthmadog and follow signs for Harlech.
From the Midlands:
- Follow the M54 Shrewsbury to the A5.
- Take the A458 through Welshpool towards Dolgellau.
- Then head towards Porthmadog, following signs for Harlech.
Beaches
The sand dune forming the backbone of the beach at Black Rock Sands are a Site of Special Scientific Interest, situated at Morfa Bychan two miles from Porthmadog there are two miles of sand, one of the few locations where you can take your car on to the beach. It is a well-known beach for activities and popular with windsurfers and kite-bugging.
Situated between Black rock sands beach and Porthmadog is Borth Y Gest.
Here you will find a series of secluded sheltered coves with paths along
the cliff top. It's a very scenic location with panoramic views southwards
towards Harlech and the Rhinog Range. Popular with both bathers and
those wishing to take in the sea air and the views.
Traeth Bach is only a mile from Talsarnau. A very peaceful location
with excellent views of Snowdon and opposite the Italian village of
Portmeirion. It is accessible by car, and you can drive right down to
the waters' edge. Popular with birdwatchers as the sea birds follow
the tide coming in and walkers have a choice of numerous leisurely walks.
Harlech's four miles of sandy beach is probably one of the most photographed
strips of sand in the world. The area has something for every beach
lover. Glorious sand and safe bathing, views to the mountainous, sand
dunes, ideal for a game of hide and seek and miles of walks. Further
along the beach there is access to the nature conservancy, where a microclimate
in the dunes has encouraged rare plants and bird life. A number of paths
access the beach across Harlech golf course.
Llandanwg is just around the corner from Harlech and easily accessible with a car. A lovely beach with sand and small rock pools for children to explore. There is also the 13th century church St Tanwg hidden in the dunes which is open for visitors during the summer months.
Shell Island has three bathing beaches, two that are only available when the tide is out and the main bathing beach at the south end of the 'island' that runs for 6 miles down to Barmouth.
Benar Beach, adjoining Shell Island is another long strip of golden sands backed by high sand dunes. There is excellent access with a series of boardwalks.
In Barmouth there is a mile long promenade so access to the beach is
easy. Ideal if you like a flat walk by the seaside. The harbor has magnificent
views over the railway bridge to Cader Idris. After the beach a few
minutes in the fun park is a must for the children, and being part of
the town there are plenty of cafes etc.
We travel throughout north Wales covering Gwynedd,
Conwy county and Clwyd also out along the Llyn peninsula. Towards Mid
Wales we travel to the Black mountains, brecon beacons, Cardiff, Swansea,
St Davids and Tenby in South Wales. Further West to the Gower, all these
places ideal for a welsh holiday. Our tour operation is wheel chair
friendly. Our aim is to visit all major attractions including the Castles
of Wales, ideal for independent travellers and escorted groups.
Slap bang in the middle of Snowdonia this is the heart of the national park. Rugged mountains on 3 sides and sandy beaches along the shore. Slate from Blaenau was the cutting edge of lightweight, roofing technology – grey gold. For years it came down by packhorse to the quays on the Afon Dwyryd and was rowed out on the tide past Portmeirion to waiting ships....... Read more and visit the blog on the Vale of Ffestiniog website
Snowdon is at the heart of the Snowdonia National
Park. The area is steeped in history and benefits from some
of the most beautiful views in all of Britain. Visit Snowdonia
and experience the wealth of Attractions, Activities and Places
to Stay in Snowdonia. Snowdon is the highest mountain in England
and Wales 1085m or 3560 ft also known by its local Welsh Language
name Yr Wyddfa (The Tomb). Each year hundreds of thousands of
visitors visit the mountain to enjoy its unique presence and
share the exhilaration of scaling its slopes by one of the Snowdon
Paths described in this website. The mountain is not only tall,
it has its own unique bio-diversity of plants and animals and
much effort is made to maintain the fragile mountain ecology.
Snowdon is a national symbol for the Welsh people, something
they are rightly proud of and offers an icon of stability in
our rapidly changing political and technological world. Information
from: http://www.snowdon.com
