 Tremadog Bay from Pen Cei |
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| Places to visit locally |
| The Harbour and Cob | |
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Reclamation
of the wide Glaslyn estuary building an embankment (known as the Cob)
between 1808 and 1811 and the harbour between 1821 - 1825 ( hence the
town's name which translates as "Madog's Port") by William Madoc, was
to bring prosperity to this little town. |
Porhtmadog Harbour |
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| Ffestiniog Railway |
The
world famous and oldest narrow gauge railway is located by the Harbour
at the beginning of the High Street. Take a 13 mile long trip climbing
to over 650ft through some magical countryside and mountains to Blaenau
Ffestiniog with its great mountains of grey slate. The town is the home
of the Welsh slate mines rather than the quarries at Bethesda.
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Ffestiniog
Railway-Boston Lodge by the Cob
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| Glaslyn
Estuary from Llyn Bach |
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To the north and East the wide expanse of the Glaslyn estuary, renowned as a haven for migrating birds and wildlife, extends dramatically towards the Snowdon range. |
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Traeth
Mawr - Glaslyn River Estuary |
| Tremadog |
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William
Madoc was responsible for the reclamation of the land on which Tremadog
still stands, an almost perfect example of early 19th century town planning
with its charming cobbled square. On London Road coming out of Tremadog is a very grand nonconformist chapel with an imposing classical style portico built in 1810. "Snowdon Lodge" almost opposite is the birthplace of T.E.Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). |
Tremadog |
| Portmeirion |
The magical Italiante village, open all year, is set in its own beautiful estuary. This wonderland, created by the architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1926 and 1976, is set in magnificent botanical style gardens and designated a conservation area. It provided the setting for the cult television series, "The Prisoner" which still draws many visitors. |
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Portmeirion
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| Welsh Highland Railway | |
 Porthmadog Station |
Just three minutes walk from the hotel, is opposite the main railway station, the Welsh Highland Railway operates a regular service of steam and diesel hauled trains along a 3/4 mile long narrow gauge line with views towards the Glaslyn Valley. Trips include a free guided tour of the restoration shed and the works at Gelert Farm. |
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| Maritime Museum | |
Located
behind the tourist information centre overlooking the harbour, the museum
is a fascinating place to while away the time. The curator Eifion Davies
will regale you with the town's history and tell you of the last ship
to be built in the port in 1913 that was lost on its maiden voyage,
many said because when she was launched the champagne bottle failed
to break on her bows. | |
| Snowdon Mill | |
Formerly a flour mill built in 1862 and located just off Snowdon street, the mill probably offers the largest range of locally produced craft under one roof in North Wales. It provides an opportunity to throw your own pot or paint a plate and a great way to introduce the children to new skills keeping them occupied on rainy days. The Flour Shed Gallery exhibits some of the very best work of local artists and craftsmen. |  |
Snowdon
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| Borth-y-Gest | |
 Borth-y-Gest |
The three masted ships that carried the slate not only sailed from Porthmadog but were built around in the four shipyards by the little harbour at Borth y Gest, still a favourite place for those who love the sea more than simply lying on the beach. |
| Black Rock Sands | |
One of the few beaches in Britain where you can step out of the car, straight on to the sands which stretch as far as you can see. The surrounding sand dunes are a site of special scientific interest affording spectacular views to the whole of Cardigan Bay. |  Black Rock Sands |
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