Barmouth is home to the annual Three Peaks Race and is in fact where it was first suggested by a couple of local GP’s in 1977. One of them pointed out that the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales (Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon) are close to the sea and it would be fun to visit each by boat and then climb them. Barmouth is first recorded as a small port on the Welsh coast in 1565 and during the 18th and 19th centuries Barmouth and the Afon Mawddach developed as one of the major shipbuilding centres in Wales. Today Barmouth’s maritime history can be enjoyed on a trip to the Sailors Institute which was built in the 1890’s. Two other important properties also near the harbour are Ty Gwyn and Ty Crwn. Ty Gwyn dating back to 1460 and was one of the first four buildings to be erected in the shelter of the anchorage boasting a splendid example of a Tudor ceiling whilst Ty Crwn is the old jail built in 1834 as a lock up where offenders waited before being taken to the local courts or Dolgellau jail. Today Barmouth is a traditional seaside resort offering miles of sandy beaches overlooking Cardigan Bay and with extensive views of Snowdonia which is easily accessible. Barmouth offers a myriad of leisure opportunities for the visitor and the success that it enjoys today is entirely due to its superb location.
Attraction
Abermaw Beach
RNLI Lifeboat Museum
Camping
Hendre Mynach Touring Caravan & Camping Park
Trawsdir Touring & Caravan Park
Cottage
Glandwr Mill Cottage
Hen Bopty
Llwyn Ynn Cottage
Pant Einion
Penbryn Mynach
Penty Mochyn at Ceilwart Ganol Farm
Taicroesion
Tre Mynach
Tremafon
Ty Cerrig
Ynys
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Market
Pub and Bar
Harbour Salad BowlTal y Don Hotel
Restaurant
Anchor Restaurant
Bistro Bermo
Captains Table
Good Luck Restaurant
Harbour Salad Bowl
Indian Clipper
Llwyndu Farmhouse Hotel
Promenade
Sagor Indian Restaurant
Tal y Don Hotel
Ty'r Graig Castle
School
Self-Catering
Barmouth Bay Holiday Park
Bryn Melyn
Penty Mochyn at Ceilwart Ganol Farm
Solicitor
Shops
Flower Garden
C U Pets & Supplies
Fudgeridoo
Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour
Harbour Fish Bar
Regatta Great Outdoors
Fat Buddha
Places to Stay near Barmouth
Tal y Don Hotel (0.04 miles)
The Tal y Don Hotel is situated in the middle of the small seaside town of Barmouth in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, and is just a 2 minute walk from the main beach and 3 minutes ... More | visit website
Sunray Guest House (0.29 miles)
Bae Abermaw Hotel (0.40 miles)
Completely restored to its original splendour with a dark stone exterior and polished wood floors, log burning marble and slate fireplaces, the Bae Abermaw combines the old with wonderful contemporary interior furnishings.
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Ty'r Graig Castle (0.63 miles)
Tyr Graig Castle is a remarkable and unique castle-hotel situated between the mountains and the sea. Only 1/2 a mile out of Barmouth town centre and on the borders of the Snowdonia National Park it offers stunning views ... More | visit website
The Slate Shed (1.62 miles)
Brackenhurst House (1.83 miles)
Brackenhurst was formerly a 14 bedroom hotel and has been extensively refurbished to 5 star luxury over the last three years. We are situated in Snowdonia National Park on the beautiful coast of West Wales, ... More | visit website
Llwyndu Farmhouse Hotel (2.10 miles)
Pentre Bach Holiday Cottages (4.19 miles)
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The Old Farmhouse (4.73 miles)
Enjoy the comforts of a hotel with the friendliness and informality of our renovated farmhouse.
It is an ideal centre for touring Snowdonia, walking or just total relaxation by our large ... More
Cadwgan (5.16 miles)
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