Category Archives: Things to do
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The Bronze Bell Shipwreck
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, Things to doOriginally posted on October 2, 2018. The Bronze Bell (or Tal-y-Bont) wreck lies to the south of the Sarn Badrig Reef (St. Patrick’s Causeway) between Barmouth and Harlech in Cardigan Bay. The wreck was first discovered in 1978 and is named after the bell that was found on the site bearing the date 1677. Along with cannons and […]
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Barmouth SUP
Posted on January 18, 2024 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, Things to doOriginally posted on September 29, 2018. SUP is an acronym for stand up paddle boarding and is now one of the most common water sports undertaken in the UK. The waters around Barmouth are ideal for paddle boarding as they are relatively calm, but you do need to know your local tides and ebbs and flows […]
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Llanfair Caverns & Farm Park
Posted on August 10, 2015 by Robert Pullan in Things to doLlanfair Caverns & Farm Park is about eight miles north of Barmouth, including the drive along the fantastic coastal road that heads north. The farm park is really friendly. We are lucky enough (?!) to have 3 and 5 year olds and the farm park always makes them happy. It’s currently £21 for a family […]
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Welsh Highland Railway
Posted on August 5, 2015 by Robert Pullan in Things to doOver the last few years since buying Penbryn Mynach, we haven’t got out much in the local area other than walking the hills near to Barmouth! Too busy at Penbryn Mynach. But, on our holiday last week at Dyffryn Seaside Estate, we took the opportunity to enjoy ourselves. Firstly, we had a lovely afternoon in […]
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We’re all going on the teaser walk
Posted on June 23, 2014 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, Things to do, WalksI am often extolling to guests the virtues of a quick walk up to the memorial flag that can be seen from the garden and hill facing windows of Penbryn Mynach. We call it the teaser walk as it’s quite short (about an hour at pace) and easy, yet is a good introduction to hill […]
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Donkeys
Posted on July 10, 2013 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, Things to doThe Barmouth donkeys are a feature of the southern end of the beach. They are located at the junction of Beach road, coming down from the train station, and the promenade. If they are there and you have young children, please do give them a go. They are lovely, well trained and contented donkeys and […]
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Barmouth brochure 2013
Posted on March 18, 2013 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, Things to doThe Barmouth Publicity Association publishes an annual brochure of things to do and places to stay in and around Barmouth. The accommodation section includes B&Bs, self catering holiday cottages such as Penbryn Mynach, caravans, camping and hotels. There is a “Things to do” section, listing of 2013 events and activities and a special section on […]
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