This area has a foot in both camps, coast and country, with the handsome harbour town of Porthmadog standing on the dividing line. Sands to the west mark the start of the Llŷn Peninsula, while inland the wooded Vale of Ffestiniog – the route taken by a famous narrow-gauge railway – is flanked by moor and mountain. This part of Snowdonia is especially rich in history and heritage, a legacy reflected in a fascinating choice of places to visit and cultural attractions.