Southern Snowdonia Tour

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Quite often, international visitors miss out on the Southern region of Snowdonia, yet it is every bit as stunning as the Northern area of the National Park. It is also in this region that you witness the best coastal scenery of the National Park.

Snowdonia (Eryri) is a land of myth and legends, from the true Welsh Princes, to dragons, giants and King Arthur. We get to tour you on some spectacular single track roads, using ancient drovers tracks through the hills where you get to discover the real Wales. It’s in these very mountains that the great Arthurian legends and myths are embedded in our history, with a choice of going underground to learn of theses great tales.

Hidden in the hills are one of our featured short walks, along an ancient Roman road and down on the coast, the walk across the Mawddach estuary captures the atmosphere of Southern Snowdonia with its varied scenic landscapes.

Tours of Snowdonia
Tours of the Snowdonia National Park are our speciality

Snowdonia’s unique element features 23 miles of coastline and we drive a fair chunk of this as we head up towards Harlech. There is an option to stop off at the famous ‘Church in the sands’. The UNESCO world heritage site, Harlech is one of the most spectacular locations for a medieval castle and one of our great hidden treasures of Wales, is a visit to an 18th century traditional Welsh farmhouse.

Although Blaenau Ffestiniog is not officially part of the Snowdonia National Park, it is today a UNESCO world heritage location. It’s here that there is an option to escape into a remote tranquil valley, for a stunning walk amongst the UNESCO slate landscapes of Gwynedd.

What's on the Touring Route

The options below provide you with a choice of places to see and things to do during your touring day with us. We will work with you to design the perfect custom tailor made tour around your personal preferences and choices.

Please note: It is not possible to cover and include every location in one day.
Some attractions have restricted operating and opening times.

Bala and Llyn Tegid

Bala is the entrance to Snowdonia from the east. Nearby is Mary Jones World – the church of the Bible society in Great Britain. Llyn Tegid is an expansive lake sandwiched between Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Berwyn mountains, overlooked by its own mini-massif: the Arenig mountains. It’s the biggest natural lake in Wales, measuring around 4½ miles in length.

Touring Scenic Snowdonia

Our drive is a spectacular off road climb out of the valleys, touring along old drovers roads, through a hidden mountain pass, where the scenery and landscapes do the talking. It truly is touring without the crowds, to an area where the big tour buses can’t go or reach!

King Arthur’s Labyrinth

Set sail underground through a magical waterfall with a Dark Age Boatman, who then guides you through the vast underground caverns and winding tunnels of the Labyrinth. It’s here that the ancient Welsh legends come alive with dramatic scenes, lights and sound. There are stories of dragons, giants, mighty battles and the legendary leader of the Britons King Arthur himself.

Aberdyfi

A small coastal village nestling at the Southern point of Snowdonia, on the Dyfi estuary. Formerly a local port, where a shipbuilding community and a thriving fishing industry once developed. Quaint old streets rise up to spectacular viewpoints, whilst in the heart of the village you can enjoy browsing in specialist boutiques and art galleries

Tal-y-Llyn Railway

One of the world famous Great Little Steam Trains of Wales, this historic narrow-gauge railway is set in the beautiful and picturesque Fathew Valley. Operating between Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls.

Castle-y-Bere

A remote and isolated castle of the Welsh Princess of Gwynedd, hidden in a valley guarding the entrance to Southern Snowdonia. The site was developed in the 1220’s by Llywelyn the Great. The castle was intended to maintain his authority over the local people and to defend the south-west part of the kingdom of Gwynedd.

Dolgellau

A beautiful market town standing in the shadows of Cadair Idris, the second highest mountain in Wales. The town is famous for over 200 listed buildings constructed from the beautiful slate stone of the region. Some of the most elegant houses date back to Dolgellau’s time as a regional centre for the Welsh woollen industry.

Snowdonia Touring and Walking

Enjoy a stunning off track drive below Cadair Idris, where we drop you down to walk along the old Roman Road. You can set the distance of 1 to 2 miles to walk to our rendezvous point. We are some 800 feet above sea level, where we go onto witness the most magnificent coastal views overlooking the beautiful Mawddach Estuary across to Barmouth .

The Mawddach Estuary Walk

A ‘must do’ is the walk of around one mile across the Barmouth Bridge, crossing the Mawddach river. The bridge is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct stretching 820 metres between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth stations. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and is synonymous with its outstanding views of the hills and mountains.

Barmouth

A Victorian resort town with sandy beaches, nestled at the mouth of the beautiful Mawddach Estuary, providing spectacular views of the coast and the mountains. There are plenty of places to eat and you might want to take time browsing the shops.

Drive the Cambrian Coast

The drive between the Mawddach Estuary at Barmouth, heading North towards the Dwyryd estuary is a scenic coastal delight. Passing through small villages and lush farmland, with ocean panoramas.

The Church in the Sands

A unique historic church as literally it is buried amongst the sand dunes. The current building is medieval, but the churches history goes back much further to around the 5th century. It’s legacy is claimed to be part of a network of cells created by St Patrick to establish links between Great Britain and Ireland.

Harlech Castle

A UNESCO world heritage site, Harlech is one of the most spectacular locations for a medieval castle, with the battlements springing out of a near-vertical cliff-face and amazing views overlooking the coast and the Snowdonia mountains.
*Entrance Fee Payable

Historical Traditional Welsh Farmhouse Visit

Step back in time to an 18th century simple Welsh farmhouse. This traditional hill farm is set in the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful views across the surrounding landscape. A fascinating story unfolds around the Welsh way of life and the culture of the country.
*Entrance Fee Payable

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog was formerly the slate capital of Wales, famous as being the town that roofed the world. You’ll witness the small terrace homes of the close knit Welsh community.
As an alternative to taking the deep mine underground tour, we offer a spectacular walk into a hidden slate valley which captures life, culture, dedication and hardship of industrialisation buried deep in the hills and mountains of North Wales.

Portmeirion

Set on a scenic peninsula overlooking the River Dwyryd’s estuary. Portmeirion is a village built by the vision of a local architect with a unique collection of salvaged ruined buildings from many different parts of the country and re-assembled with an Italian-influence that sets a scene similar to those found on Italy’s Mediterranean coast such as Portofino. *Entrance fee is payable at the gatehouse

Southern Snowdonia Tour

This touring day is an ideal add on to our Heart of Snowdonia Tour creating a two day tour of the National Park area.  The Southern Snowdonia Tour can be custom designed to fit a number of touring options such as duration and pick up/drop off locations.

This private tour can start from Wrexham, Llangollen, Bala,
Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, Caernarfon and Llandudno Areas.

If you are staying anywhere else in the North Wales region,
then please contact us to discuss your tour requirements and we will be
pleased to quote for our services.

We can also start/end the tour from Holyhead, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Airport, as part of a 4 or 5 multi day tour schedule.

Private Tours of North Wales, the Snowdonia National Park and the Isle of Anglesey

Customer Tour Testimonial

“The only way to see Wales, this custom tour far exceeded our expectations!”

The tour was so well organized, we were all blown away by the inner beauty of the Welsh countryside, the pace was relaxing and there was plenty of time to appreciate the culture and history of Wales. Every day was a delight. We loved the bed and breakfast places John chose for us to stay. John’s extensive knowledge of Welsh history bought castle ruins to life. The daily rides brought breath taking views and brought us to hidden pubs and quaint villages tourists never see. If you want to really see Wales, hire John Hadwin of Boutique Tours.
Jim and Mary Lowe from Wisconsin, USA

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