10 things to do - Harlech North Wales
10 things to do around Harlech and North Wales
1. Harlech-Beach from the Dunes. 4 miles of golden sands with sand dunes. 5 minutes drive to the beach car park or a brisk 15 minutes walk by the golf course and dunes. https://naturalresourceswales.... Directions to Harlech Beach https://harlechcastleandbeachh...
2. Royal St David golf course. Home - Royal St. David’s Golf Club Royal St. David's Golf Club Site information https://harlechcastleandbeachh...
3. The Llyn-Peninsula. Drive or train along the coast and stop along the way at Portmeirion. The scenery is stunning. https://www.visitwales.com/des..
4. Harlech-Castle. Literally around the corner and up the hill (approx 200 metres). The Castle seems to sit on top of the cottage and can be seen from in front, from the kitchen and conservatory windows and whilst sipping wine in the private back garden. It is also worth a visit and has a car park, if the walk it too much: Steep but short walk. https://harlechcastleandbeachh... Directions to Harlech-Castle https://harlechcastleandbeachh...
5. Snowdonia-National-Park. Eryri National Park | Eryri National Park
6. Bala and various lakes inland. possibly the most well known is Bala approximately 20 minutes drive.
7. Water activities. 20 Best Water Days Out In Harlech Near Me | Attractions in Gwynedd | Day Out With The Kids
8. ZipWire and more: https://www.zipworld.co.uk/
9. Eating around Harlech:- Food and Drink | Visit Harlech
- Pizzas: Bean & Blwn (07979598785): Eat in or take-away. Excellent pizzas done in a pizza oven and a casual, entertaining atmosphere. Located between the cottage and the Castle on Twtil Hill. Also every Thursday evening at the bottom of the hill, is the Big Dog Pizza van. Also lovely pizzas but go on wassup (07593682066) to order in advance on the day.
10. Harlech High Street is at the top of the Hill literally 20 metres from the Castle. Straight ahead is the gorgeous deli filled with cheeses, pork pies and other local goodies. Interesting and organic wines and greengrocer section. There are also a few tables inside and out, to sit and enjoy the produce and watch the world go by.
The High Street has lovely cafes, interesting shops, a brand new mini store, a pharmacy, the Indian and 2 pubs: one at each end. The old bank is now a material shop with the safe hosting a hoard of rolls of seaside themed cottons.
- Opposite Harlech Castle: the ice-cream shop, Wilderness Cafe, souvenir shop and the cheese and bread shop.
