Cabin 303 - Guidebook
Food and drink scene
My pick of the best places to grab food and drink nearby to the cabin...
Fantastic local spot (less than 10 mins drive) for food and / or drink. Plenty of choice, good quality and well priced. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. Vegan / vegeterian and dog friendly too.
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Bryn Arms
Coed-Y-LlwynFantastic local spot (less than 10 mins drive) for food and / or drink. Plenty of choice, good quality and well priced. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the weather. Vegan / vegeterian and dog friendly too.
Cracking traditional Indian cuisine. The food here is great. Beware, you will need to drive to collect (15 min drive) as they don't deliver to the cabin.
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Lemon Tree
High StreetCracking traditional Indian cuisine. The food here is great. Beware, you will need to drive to collect (15 min drive) as they don't deliver to the cabin.
If you're in Porthmadog, this is the place to go. Delicious fish and chips with plenty of rolling specials. Pick something up and head to the harbour for a meal with a view.
The Creel Fish & Chips
84 High StIf you're in Porthmadog, this is the place to go. Delicious fish and chips with plenty of rolling specials. Pick something up and head to the harbour for a meal with a view.
Quirky little cafe in Dolgellau (15 mins away) that has a fantastic selection. They do all day breakfast, sandwiches and the most incredible array of freshly made cakes and other sweet treats. if you're a coffee lover this place won't disappoint.
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Roberts Bros
Bridge StreetQuirky little cafe in Dolgellau (15 mins away) that has a fantastic selection. They do all day breakfast, sandwiches and the most incredible array of freshly made cakes and other sweet treats. if you're a coffee lover this place won't disappoint.
This place is a real hidden gem. Located right on the estuary, the views are stunning with food to match. It's towards Dolgellau so not far at all from the cabin.
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George III Hotel
This place is a real hidden gem. Located right on the estuary, the views are stunning with food to match. It's towards Dolgellau so not far at all from the cabin.
Local supermarkets
Best options for grabbing shopping close to the cabin...
Tesco superstore with everything you need in Porthmadog - 15 mins away from cabin.
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Tesco Superstore
High StreetTesco superstore with everything you need in Porthmadog - 15 mins away from cabin.
Aldi
Penamser RoadALDI also in Porthmadog
Lidl Porthmadog
Penamser Road...and a Lidl!
Co-op Food
14 Maes TalaranIf you're heading the other way, there's a Co-Op Food in Dolgellau.
There is a small shop (and paid for laundry facilities) on site for any essentials.
Trawsfynydd Holiday Village
There is a small shop (and paid for laundry facilities) on site for any essentials.
Beautiful, unspoilt beaches
My pick of the best local beaches...
Criccieth is my favourite beach with a stunning castle on the peninsula. Well worth a visit. There are lunch options in the town too so why not make a day of it?
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Criccieth Beach
Criccieth is my favourite beach with a stunning castle on the peninsula. Well worth a visit. There are lunch options in the town too so why not make a day of it?
Another one of my favourites. Park up at Borth-Y-Gest and head along the coastline for a mellow walk where you will discover a number of different beach coves. Depending on the tide you can walk between them along the sand...
Borth y Gest Beach
Another one of my favourites. Park up at Borth-Y-Gest and head along the coastline for a mellow walk where you will discover a number of different beach coves. Depending on the tide you can walk between them along the sand...
Much bigger beach that is home to a fair ground in the summer. Plenty of small shops and places to eat in the town so good for a full day out.
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Playa de Barmouth
Porkington TerraceMuch bigger beach that is home to a fair ground in the summer. Plenty of small shops and places to eat in the town so good for a full day out.
How about some history?
North Wales is home to some simply stunning castles - I'd highly advise adding them to your itinerary!
Harlech Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchConwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetCastillo de Penrhyn
Some of the more well-know, tourist attractions
These are some of the classics that shouldn't be missed...
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Fancy a go on the world's fastest zip line?
This place is incredible. It replicates an enchanting Italianate style village.
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Portmeirion
This place is incredible. It replicates an enchanting Italianate style village.
Jump the train up Snowdon to take in the views without the effort!
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Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Jump the train up Snowdon to take in the views without the effort!
Local walks of all difficulties
My pick of the best walks near to the cabin...
[Easy] Home to a mellow walk where you can see some incredible waterfalls. The terrain and gradient are easy so this is suitable for the youngsters. It's also well sheltered for the wetter days - wet days mean more impressive waterfalls too! Drop me a message for directions and further details.
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Parque Forestal Coed y Brenin
[Easy] Home to a mellow walk where you can see some incredible waterfalls. The terrain and gradient are easy so this is suitable for the youngsters. It's also well sheltered for the wetter days - wet days mean more impressive waterfalls too! Drop me a message for directions and further details.
[Easy] As mentioned in the beach section, the coastal walk at Borth-Y-Gest is one not to be missed! Suitable for all ages and great rewards.
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Borth-y-Gest
[Easy] As mentioned in the beach section, the coastal walk at Borth-Y-Gest is one not to be missed! Suitable for all ages and great rewards.
[Moderate] A slightly more strenuous walk but the effort to view ratio is superb. This is a classic...
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Precipice Walk
[Moderate] A slightly more strenuous walk but the effort to view ratio is superb. This is a classic...
Panorama Walk, Barmouth
Panorama Walk[Moderate] Fairly long but easy terrain and well worth it for the views!
[Difficult] Simply stunning walk up one of North Wales highest peaks at 893 metres. Glacier lake Llyn Cau half way up is the perfect spot for a breather or a swim, depending on how brave you are!
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Cadair Idris - Penygadair
[Difficult] Simply stunning walk up one of North Wales highest peaks at 893 metres. Glacier lake Llyn Cau half way up is the perfect spot for a breather or a swim, depending on how brave you are!
Snowdon
[Difficult] Highest peak in Wales, needs no introduction!
[Difficult] A bit of a hidden gem with breathtaking views over Snowdonia.
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Moel Siabod
[Difficult] A bit of a hidden gem with breathtaking views over Snowdonia.
For the mountain bikers...
North Wales is a mountain biker's paradise, it's the reason why I got into the sport. Here are some of my top picks...
The first purpose-built trail centre in UK and it’s brilliant with trails of all difficulties - located just 5 minutes down the road.
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Parque Forestal Coed y Brenin
The first purpose-built trail centre in UK and it’s brilliant with trails of all difficulties - located just 5 minutes down the road.
Chunky and challenging trail split into two loops, I’d recommend only doing the first loop
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Penmachno mountain biking
Chunky and challenging trail split into two loops, I’d recommend only doing the first loop
Newly built trail home to the longest descent in Wales, not the longest trail but definitely worth a visit.
Climachx Mountain Bike Trail
HeulfrynNewly built trail home to the longest descent in Wales, not the longest trail but definitely worth a visit.
Tough and technical trail with plenty of climbing and an unforgettable final descent - that makes it all worth it!
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Gwydir Mawr & Bach
Tough and technical trail with plenty of climbing and an unforgettable final descent - that makes it all worth it!
A new bike park built by World Cup winning Athertons and it shows! This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
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Dyfi Bike Park
A new bike park built by World Cup winning Athertons and it shows! This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
Downhill focused park with uplift service and some really challenging trails. This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.
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Revolution Bike Park
Downhill focused park with uplift service and some really challenging trails. This is an uplift service so you will need to book a ticket in advance.