West Wales
From Aberdovey To Aberdovey Via Harlech, Capel Curig and Dolgellau
Mileometer 140 miles
On the clock 3 hours’ driving time
Landscape Valley deep, mountain high
This lush, green route takes you from the old-school seafront at Aberdovey, up coast-hugging roads with views of Tremadog Bay, and into spectacular mountain country as it weaves north into Snowdonia National Park.
Need to know
From Aberdovey (A), head north towards Tywyn on the A493 for just over 20 miles. At the toll-bridge sign after Penmaenpool (1), turn sharp left and cross the estuary. At the T junction,…
Worth getting out of the car for
The Gwydyr Forest around Betws-y-Coed is at the junction of three rivers and their valleys, with endless walks and beauty spots, such as Swallow Falls waterfall and the Fairy Glen gorge. …
Review
We set off from Aberdovey planning to nip up the coast and see Portmeirion. In the event, every time we’re about to turn back, we can’t resist driving on a bit further – it’s just too ravishing. So, paying tribute to the road-trip spirit of…
Dates for your diary
July Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival; Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. …
