T e area around Tywyn and Aberdovey could have been designed especially for holidaymakers – such is the peacefulness of the coastline and part of Snowdonia which runs up to its shores.


But today’s postcard scenery belies the industrious past of this district. During World War Two, Tywyn was a signif cant military training location, while Aberdovey was formerly a busy port which shipped exports of oak bark and slate.


Tywyn is a seaside community which is located in Cardigan Bay, in the shadow of Snowdonia’s lower hills. The beach itself is known as one of the quietest and most pristine on the entire Welsh coastline; perfect for a stroll, a sunbathe, and should the weather allow it, a paddle!


The most famous landmark in Tywyn might be the Cadfan Stone which lies in St Cadfan’s Church – this stone cross contains what is understood to be the oldest written example of the Welsh language.


A holiday home in this area won’t leave you short of activity options. Snowdonia’s trails, water sports and cycle routes are on your doorstep, and kids’ favourite Laser Fun Wales is located nearby.


The Talyllyn Railway is a preserved heritage railway line which shows you some simply spectacular scenery along a seven-mile route from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn. And there is also a national railway station in Tywyn on the Cambrian Line, which runs all the way over the border to Shrewsbury.


You can walk to Aberdovey from Tywyn along the coast in under two hours comfortably, and what awaits you is a beautiful village made up of immaculate white buildings cascading downhill to the water. The numbers which travel to Aberdovey beach on warm weekends and bank holidays are a testament to the cleanliness of the sand and the water. Indeed, busy beach days see the shoreline become a hub of activity – with sailing, kitesurfi ng, windsurfi ng and canoeing. Crabbing from the jetty here is great fun - with lines regularly laden with spider crabs, native to this area of the Irish Sea.


Our top 5 things to do in the area: 1


Ride the Talyllyn Railway


Some of the best vistas you can see on any


© Talyllyn Railway www.talyllyn.co.uk 3


Play a round at Aberdovey Golf Club


This tough links course, with its welcoming clubhouse, scooped the Best Golf Club award at the Welsh Hospitality Awards. Tel: 01654 767 493


www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk 5


Paddle board at Aberdovey beach


Learn to paddle board whilst taking a short trip up and down the beautiful Dyfi estuary. Individual or group sessions available. Tel: 07846 511498


www. letssup.co.uk 107


heritage railway in the UK, get ready to take some stunning snaps! Tel: 01654 710472


www.rspb.org.uk 4


Chillax at Aberdovey beach


One of the most popular beaches in the country, which can off er a laidback or lively atmosphere, depending on the day. Tel: 01654 702653


www.visitmidwales.co.uk Explore RSPB Ynys-hir 2


Walk the miles of trails around this very special nature reserve, which has seven hides for bird spotting. Tel: 01654 700222


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