About Aberdovey and Surrounding Area

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Aberdovey (Aberdyfi) is situated in the most south western corner of the Snowdonia National Park, Aberdyfi is the one of the finest coastal resorts in Wales. The picturesque, pastel colour-washed cottages, shops and inns are enclosed beneath the steep wild slopes of the southern edge of the Tarren Hills and the extensive sand of the Dovey (Dyfi) Estuary. The beaches and dunes extend north to Tywyn some 4 miles (6km) away. Alongside the dunes is hidden gem of Aberdovey championship links golf course rated in the top 100 in the UK. From the view points of the hills above Aberdyfi the whole arc of Cardigan Bay can be seen, from the rugged wild mountains of Northern Snowdonia and the mysterious Bardsey Island. To the South can be seen the mystic Preseli mountains and the Pembrokeshire coastline pushing out into the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Besides sunbathing and relaxing, Aberdyfi is popular for most water sports, including sailing, sail and kite boarding, canoeing and fishing. On most weekends a multitude of colourful sails and kites can be seen gliding across the waves.

Inland from Aberdyfi is the beautiful Happy Valley and Terran Hills. The river (Avon Dyffryn-gwyn) meandering through the valley flows from Bearded lake (Llyn Barfog). The name Barfog is believed to be associated with King Arthur, a nearby rock named Carn March Arthur, the cairn of Arthur's horse. The mark of King Arthur's horses hoof can be seen imprinted in the stone.

On the other side of Happy Valley the Tarren Hills begin proper. The large grassy whaleback span some 10 miles (16km) to the Dysynni Valley and offers some of the best wilderness ridge-walking in this part of Wales. Neolithic cairns and stunning views of the mountain coast and estuary, especially at sunset have to be seen to be believed. Cader Idris to the north of Aberdyfi offers excellent walking and climbing to all standards and grades in both summer and winter.

We can provide you with self guided route maps to some of the best walking in Wales, and if you want to try something new we can offer courses in Nordic Walking for all levels of fitness and ability.

Aberdovey (Aberdyfi), is well known for its mild climate, sandy beaches and magnificent surrounding countryside. All types of water sports are well catered for; Aberdovey has a Blue Flag beach, and excellent river and sea fishing. For golfing enthusiasts Aberdovey has a championship links. Aberdovey is also renowned for its excellent restaurants with local seafood a specialty. Four miles away from Aberdovey you have the coastal resort of Tywyn with a good variety of shops, cinema, leisure centre, promenade and the Tal y Llyn narrow-gauge steam railway.