Top 5 Things to do on a Sunny Day
Theres lots to do and see in and around the Trefeddian during the summer holidays. We share with you some of the best things to do when you stay with us!
Take a walk across Barmouth Bridge
A short drive along the coast from the Trefeddian is Morfa Mawddach, along the Mawddach Trail. There is a small car park alongside the request stop station. You can walk from here along Barmouth Bridge. Barmouth Bridge is a Grade II listed single-track wooden railway viaduct across the estuary of the River Mawddach near Barmouth, Wales. It is 900 yards long and carries the Cambrian Line. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and one of the oldest in regular use in Britain. Once in Barmouth you can either have a stroll around the traditional seaside town or you can also take more of a hike up on the panorama walk to take in the breathtaking views above Barmouth.
Go Crabbing in Aberdyfi
One of the most popular pass times and the one activity that you cannot visit Aberdyfi without having a go at is crabbing! Most of the shops sell the all-important kit – crabbing line, bucket, and bait. Join all the other participants and line up along the jetty and drop the line. The hardest part is getting the crabs up without them falling back into the sea, collect them in a bucket of sea water and release back into the sea from the beach after, making sure to count them so that you can announce a winner! The perfect end to the day would then be an ice cream on the beach.
There's plenty to do in Aberystwyth
An hours’ drive from the Trefeddian is the town of Aberystwyth. There are many interesting things to do here with The National Library of Wales displaying the world’s smallest book, The Victorian Promenade and Pier, Ceredigion Museum and the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. One of the main attractions here though is constitution hill and the funicular railway. The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway can be found at the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, where Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea to give spectacular and uninterrupted views of Aberystwyth, Cardigan Bay and on a clear day, 26 Welsh mountain peaks. The most relaxing way to enjoy this glorious panorama, is to travel on the longest electric funicular cliff railway in Britain, which has been transporting visitors to the summit since 1896. Visitors can experience one of the world’s largest camera obscuras, offering a bird’s eye view of 1000 square miles of land and seascape. Aside from these two technological masterpieces, there are fascinating historical displays, a kids play area, a gift shop, a cafe selling delicious home-made snacks and plenty of wide-open spaces for picnics and walking, dogs are also welcome across the site. Plenty of things to keep everyone entertained.
Take a wander to Bearded Lake
Headed towards Tywyn is a signpost for Happy Valley. About three miles along this road is the starting point for a 2.5 mile walk to Bearded Lake, a natural beauty spot above Aberdyfi. This is a lovely walk with stunning views as you approach the lake. The lake is covered in water lilies from late June through to September. This is what is thought to have given the lake its name. However, it is said that a very large hairy monster lived in the lake and the name “bearded” refers to this creature. Legend has it that this monster was dragged out of the lake by King Arthur’s horse. The indentation in the rock by the lake is said to have been the hoof print from King Arthurs Horse.
Discover Dolgoch Falls
The Fathew Valley in the south-western part of Snowdonia National Park takes in a wooded gorge along the Nant Dolgoch stream, a tributary of the River Fathew. Here, you will find three waterfalls tumbling down the steep sides of the gorge into pools below, and a popular circular walk links all three waterfalls. The first part of the walk passes underneath the Talyllyn railway viaduct and a viewing platform and then rises after the lower falls. Follow the path along the stream to the steps leading to the middle and upper falls. After leaving the middle falls, the path rises to the upper falls and a picnic area. The trail can be slippery in damp weather but on a hot day, it’s a beautiful place for children to play in the rock pools at the base of the upper falls. These wonderful waterfalls can also be reached by travelling along the Talyllyn railway. The Talyllyn railway is the worlds first preserved steam railway that was opened over 150 years ago in 1865. You can chose to hop on and off at any stations along the line, so combine the two for a great day out!
