Nested in North-West Wales and a firm favourite with the PAU team and family, Dolgellau is home to some of our favourite trails, and two of our holiday stays.
The scenery is like you wouldn’t believe, and we’re blessed to be surrounded by some of the best trails over there, but more on those in a moment. We’re going to run you through our favourite things to do around Dolgellau… Places to run, to ride, top beaches and favourite places to stop for a bite, so you can plan your next adventure.
DOLGELLAU GUIDE – THINGS TO DO AROUND DOLGELLAU!
Trails Around Dolgellau
Let’s start at the beginning, the juicy stuff – the trails. There are so many to choose from but a few favourites are:
23K if you go the whole hog but it’s the kind you turn around on and come back on yourself (read: not circular). Ride it, run it, or walk it, it’s largely flat as a trail and you will love every part of it – it’s a popular one, though!
A lovely little 11K walk with stunning views and plenty of good stuff to take in. Hike it, run it, walk it, it’s just under 3.5 hours if you walk and has some nice elevation in there, too.
29 miles long and not for the beginners, this one is for the experienced and the hardcore cyclists looking for adventure and a challenge. We love the scenery and sights on this one, and it’s more than deserving of some pub grub at the end.
It couldn’t not get a mention, could it? A fine trail if ever we saw one, but make sure you have your gear and an idea of where you’re going, but the views and the satisfaction will be worth it. It’s a hard 10K, but a good 10K.
Beaches near Dolgellau
Barmouth, we’re mentioning it again! Other beaches if you like that kind of thing are Harlech (with a golf club practically on the beach, and a top tier castle), and Fairbourne (with a big old stretch to walk along and a nice pub near the beach as well). But, don’t be putting an electric bike on a beach and then coming to us – don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Looking for food and drinks around Dolgellau?
We can help with those too…
For pizza in Dolgellau
Head to Mawddach Neapolitan Pizzeria, you can sit in or takeaway and have an authentic slice of Italy – what else would you want after a hard day on the trails?
Good ol’ pub grub
You’ll want to check out George The Third. traditional ales, proper good food, and a lovely atmosphere to boot.
For Tapas in Dolgellau
For Tapas (we’re taking you on a world tour via Wales!) go to Tafarn Y Gader Tapas – it’s divine and has plenty of options for picky bits and big appetites.
For Breakfast in Dolgellau
For breakfast, it has to be Y Sospan in the town. Grab a Full Welsh if you fancy or the baps are up there with the best, as well.
Places to Stay Near Dolgellau
Looking for somewhere to stay? We can cover you there as well. We have our Felin Ship Mill conversion and our Toll Bridge Cottage, so you can explore and enjoy our slice of Wales for a little while longer.
HAVE YOU VISITED OUR BRIDGE?
We love this area so much that Paul Ball, founder of PAU, only went and bought a bridge. Yes, you read it right, we own and operate the Penmaenpool Toll Bridge. It’s a wooden grade two listed bridge and it is well worth a visit if you’re in the area.