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.
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Dramatically placed between the Manod and Moelwyn mountains on the outskirts of the Snowdonia National Park.
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Charming seaside town with two beaches separated by a spectacular headland castle, chosen as the cover of a new calendar to mark the 25th anniversary of Cadw, the organisation that cares for Wales’s historic sites.
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Flourishing harbour town ideally located as a gateway to the Snowdonia National Park. There are hills and mountains above (including Moel y Gest at 860ft/262m) and the lovely Glaslyn Estuary to the east.
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Village set amongst sweeping moors and the wildernesses of the Rhinogs south of Snowdon.
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