Attractions / Activities

A narrow bridge crossing the Dyfi at Dinas Mawddwy. Built by Dr John Davies early in the seventeenth century.

This beach’s dramatic English name is based not just on its semicircular shape resembling a wide, open mouth. Its hellish dimension comes from a savage, south-westerly aspect that offers precious little shelter to sailors.

This small, picturesque National Trust beach, backed by steep grassy cliffs, is on the Llŷn Heritage Coast. It’s famously known as ‘Whistling Sands’, a nickname based on the sound the granules make underfoot when you walk over its gleaming sand.

The Royal Cambrian Academy is an independent charity supporting Welsh art and artists, where art is encouraged, made, exhibited and debated. Constituted in 1882, the RCA is a centre for artistic excellence in Wales, and has over 100 arti

Tywyn’s name derives from Welsh words meaning dunes and seaside – so if you know a little Welsh you’ll know what to expect! There’s firm sand too – lots of it.

Walk Snowdonia offers guided walks up Yr Wyddfa and other mountains in Eryri National Park, and also offers navigation courses and gorge scrambling.