Less than half a mile away from both Ynys-y-Bugail and Brooklands is Fairbourne’s ‘Seaside Award Winning’, ‘Blue Flag’ beach. With over 2 miles of golden sands it offers opportunities for all manner of recreational activities.
There is also the Fairbourne Steam Railway, a narrow gauge railway running along the beach to Fairbourne Point, where a ferry can take you across the estuary to the old quay of Barmouth. For steam enthusiasts this is only one of a number of narrow guage lines running through Snowdonia, including the nearby Talyllyn Railway running from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol.
With Cader Idris behind and on the doorstep of Snowdonia it is easy to see why this area is a mecca for outdoor pursuits. Other than the walking or rambling there are opportunities for pony-trekking and mountain biking, including Bike Park Wales. Bird watching at the RSPB reserve at Penmaenpool (5 miles) with its wildlife information centre and waterside inn “The George”. There is a choice of fly, course, and sea fishing locally. For golfers the courses are at Fairbourne (9 holes) and championship courses at Aberdovey (15 miles) and Royal St. Davids at Harlech (28 miles). Sports and leisure centres can be found at Dolgellau, Barmouth, Harlech and Tywyn (9 miles) with a swimming pool.
With excellent transport links up and down the coast via rail (Fairbourne Station is a 5 minute walk from the house) and bus services to Dolgellau and Tywyn, Fairbourne is a fantastic base from which to explore the North Welsh coast.
Fairbourne has facilities for all you could need for your stay and we encourage our guests to support the local economy. Local shops which include a Spa shop, newsagent, post office and delicatessen, all only 5 minutes walk from the house. There are also 2 pubs, a chip shop and an Indian restaurant in the village. Or if you want to venture further afield, Barmouth is easily reached by rail (or a fantastic walk or cycle across the Barmouth bridge) where there are plenty of shops, amusements, eateries and more.
