Your guide to exploring around Wern - Half Term Edition
Black Rock Sands | 5 minute drive | A glorious expanse of sand, sand dunes, rock pools and the most spectacular views. It is also dog friendly.
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways run for 40 miles through the glorious Snowdonia National Park.
Borth Y Gest | 10 minutes drive | Where you can walk right around the Peninsula across the sandy beach…just park up in the village and follow you nose!
Portmeirion – only 5 miles from Tyn Llech is the delightful, quirky, Italaniate village designed by Clough Williams-Ellis between 1923 & 1939. (David’s great uncle) Clough’s aim was to develop a naturally beautiful site without spoiling it and that, with sufficient skill and care, the natural environment could actually be enhanced. “The Italian Riviera meets rural Wales”.
The pub at Nefyn – Ty Coch Inn – was officially voted one of the “top ten beach bars in the world”- you can’t book and have to take your chance but sitting on the wall, looking across towards Cardigan Bay, you can understand why it is “arguably” the best pub in Wales.
Bardsey Island | 45 minute drive | (the perfect place to see grey seals, puffins and even dolphins) is magical for a day out – friendly Colin Evans (079717679895) runs day trips which HAVE to be booked in advance. We recommend taking a picnic as there is limited facilities on the island.
The dominant feature of North Wales is, of course, Snowdon. Wales’ highest mountain at 3,560 feet. Climbing this can be a lifetime’s achievement. The first recorded ascent of Snowdon was in 1639 although there are tales of earlier ascents going back to the time of Edwards 1st’s conquest of Wales in 1284. On a clear day you can see Ireland, Scotland, England and the Isle of Man – and, allegedly, 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands.
Snowdon Railway promises an unforgettable journey and goes ¾ of the distance to Clogwyn Station. Before setting off, it is worth checking that the train is running as it can close at very short notice.
