Top Things to do in Dolgellau
Top Restaurants in Dolgellau
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Dolgellau, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Dolgellau, United Kingdom including Cader Idris, The Mawddach Trail, St Mark's Church, Penmaenpool Toll Bridge, Dolgellau Cycles, Cymer Abbey, Precipice Walk, Torrent Walk.
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1. Cader Idris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By lucyharries_89 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
After reading about the different tracks you can take up to the summit, I decided to opt for the Minffordd path, and I was not disappointed! I managed to get here on the T2 bus from Dolgellau - it drops you off next to Dol Idris Car Park - just ask the driver where to jump off if you're unsure. Once you reach the car park, follow the signs to the start of the track - there is also a little cafe en route if you need any supplies, but don't rely on it too much as it wasn't open on the day that I went! The Minffordd Path itself is relatively easy to follow. After a steep initial ascent (with lot's of steps through a woodland) you reach a split in the path - a little stone bridge going right will take you up the Mynydd Moel path, which is a giant scree slope. The left will continue your journey along the Minffordd path and takes you to Llyn Cau,which is a really pretty lake, and a gorgeous spot to have a chill and recharge before continuing. After you've relaxed a bit, or just stopped for a photo opportunity, continue along the ridge, keeping the lake to your right and prepare for another steep climb towards Craig Cwm Amarch, the first peak you reach (after climbing over a stile). After taking a moment to admire the views, continue along the downward path for about 10-15 minutes and eventually the path will start ascending again - the path is pretty clearly marked until you get to this point, but then it becomes a bit difficult to follow as you begin the ascent as there is a lot of loose rock - just try and keep to the right and you'll eventually reach the trig point! From the top, you can choose to either go back the same way or choose a different descent. For anyone relying on the buses, like me, you can take the Mynydd Moel path back to the Dol Idris car park. Follow the flat ridge on the summit for a good while (it is essentially a circular route around the opposite side of Llyn Cau that you ascended). After a while you reach a stile - cross this and begin your descent down the scree slope. You eventually cross the little stone bridge that you saw on the way up, which then joins the Minffordd Path again for the final part of the descent back to the car park. Be warned, the descent down the Mynydd Moel is really tough on the knees - I thought mine were okay but this mountain proved me wrong! Overall, this was a challenging hike, but I would do it gain. The views never get tiring and, having done Snowdon 2 years previously, this was a far more spectacular walk. It really is not to be missed!
2. The Mawddach Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 429 reviews
Reviewed By 533carmelr - Bolton, United Kingdom
Started at Barmouth Beach and walked over the bridge (a train came across at the same time!) It was sunny and such a nice stroll. Bikes overtook us, as did joggers but it didn't matter! We walked from Barmouth to the George 111 pub, and then onto dolleglau. It was about 9 miles so we got the bus back (free on weekends) It's a flat walk and can be done at any pace. I might even try to do a bike next time!!
3. St Mark's Church
4. Penmaenpool Toll Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By traveldiaryuk - Tamworth, United Kingdom
This is a Grade II listed wooden toll bridge, which spans the Mawddach river, and was built in 1879 by the Pernmaenpool Bridge Company to replace a ferry across the river. A cottage was added about a century ago. A footpath and cycle track run along the former railway which runs alongside the bridge - the Mawddach Trail - which is highly popular. There is a public footpath on the other side.
5. Dolgellau Cycles
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By CardiffFloyd - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Fixed my wife’s bike on a while you wait, two cables and a once over. Lovely guy and very reasonable . Thank god for bike shops.
6. Cymer Abbey
7. Precipice Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 225 reviews
8. Torrent Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
