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  Walking

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An ideally situated base for daily excusions into the hills and mountains.


CADAIR IDRIS




Spectacular views of the North faceof Cadair Idris> can be viewed from our
Conservatory and lies only a five minute drive to the S.E.

The Large panoramic birdwatching window overlooks the River Wnion and
beyond has spectacularly stunning unbroken views over the Mawddach Estuary
to the Mountains beyond above Bontddu where the Royal Rings orignate
from the numerous Gold Mines that festoon the Hills.
The area holds vast potential and lots to offer the casual Rambler
Birdwatcher as well as the serious Climber/Mountaineer and offers
Challenges of differing levels of abilities and experience.

The Mawddach Trail> which starts at the quaint village of Dolgellau and
follows the course of the pristine River Wnion down the Mawddach Estuary
on the old rail-bed past the George III Pub and the picturesque yatch
moorings adjacent to the RSPB> Birdwatching tower (Old Signal Box)
continuing through a Birch forest and hugging the coastline down to and
over the Railway bridge (Toll 60p/pp) Terminating at the seaside town of
Barmouth> and its magnificent and extensive 'BLUE FLAG' beaches.
This flat 9 mile walk is accessed from the front of the cottage without
having to employ the use of transport.

MAWDDACH ESTUARY





Coed-y-Brenin>
U.Ks Premiere 9000acre Walking and Mountainbiking area with
numerous designated picknicking sites in a stunning Douglas Fir Tree
forest that provides refuge for the Tallest Trees in Wales.
Numerous large Rivers have cut thier way through the area and
have left thier legacy of deep spectacular gorges and magnificent waterfalls
It is steeped in history with regard to the Gold Prospectors and
thier activities a great deal of evidence remains in and around the Rivers

Torrent Walk> (2.5miles) Parking in lay by B4416. 
Situated 2 miles East of the Cottage.
This Famous Circular walk is Ideal for all the family and follows the 
River Clywedog as it tumbles down the gorge and eventually meets
with the River Wnion.

Precipice Walk> (3miles) 
This an ideal walk for the whole family situated only 2 miles from the cottage.
There is ample parking (and toilets) at this National Park car park.
The Precipice Walk is one of the famous attractions of Dolgellau.
It passes through an interesting variety of habitats which include
deciduous woodland, a conifer plantation, meadows, lakeside and
sheep-walk. 
The main attraction of the walk is the incomparable views down the
Mawddach Estuary> and of the principal mountain ranges of Snowdonia.

Red circle denotes Cottage location




Contact Yvonne at yplatts@hotmail.com

Contact nomber 0781 805-3248m


                                 

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