Barmouth

BARMOUTH
Nestled on the Snowdonia coast, with two miles of golden beaches flanked by steep cliffs, the fishing village of Barmouth has been a popular seaside holiday resort since the early 19th Century. Famous visitors include Percy and Mary Shelley, Alfred Tennyson, John Ruskin and Charles Darwin. Today it is a popular destination for water-sport and sailing enthusiasts and the harbour is considered to be amongst the most picturesque in Wales. The plentiful moorings and first class marine services are only eclipsed by the breathtaking beauty of the location and the sailing conditions are more often than not superb. Barmouth is also the starting point of the Three Peaks Yacht Race.

With the Snowdonia National Park on it’s doorstep it would be easy to simply use Barmouth as somewhere from which to explore what is quite possibly the most beautiful wilderness in the UK. But it’s well worth taking timeout to enjoy the village itself. The most famous landmark is the 800 yard Barmouth Bridge, which was built by the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway in 1867. Perched on the side of a mountain The Old Town is a definite ‘must see’ with its steep steps and slate roofed cottages overlooking the bay. The town centre is also full of character with an interesting selection of shops, some excellent restaurants and cafes and a friendly pub scene.

History, culture, nature and the arts all have a special place in Barmouth; something reflected in the avid welcome given to visitors. The locals are proud of their heritage and truly appreciate how lucky they are to live in such wonderful surroundings. In return they offer genuinely warm hospitality in the hope that each and every guest will appreciate Barmouth just as much as they do.