Situated on the west coast of North Wales, Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts set in the Snowdonia National Park. Lying between a mountain range and the sea, there are few places in Britain that can boast such beauty. Barmouth is ideal for family holidays with uncrowded golden sands stretching for miles, with safe paddling and bathing waters of Cardigan Bay where surfers can often be seen depending on the swells and time of year.

The old town is well worth a visit with its steep steps and slate-roofed cottages on the side of the mountain. The harbour is beautiful and you can walk across the spectacular Barmouth Bridge spanning the river which can be an ideal activity for an evening stroll or why not take the kids (big or little) on a trip on the 'land train' which runs the length of the promenade, a traditional donkey ride or a ride in the swing boats.  There is an abundance of amusement arcades and during the summer season there is a fun fair providing fun for any age.

Barmouth enjoys a remarkably mild climate which makes it an ideal location for out of season holidays and short breaks at any time of the year.

Southern Snowdonia is a mecca for the rambler who will find a host of new and delightful experiences within easy reach of Barmouth. Follow disused railway lines, old miners' and drovers' trails or enjoy forays in the nearby forests.

Explore hidden valleys, wild open moorland, lakes and mountains. For the more adventurous, climb Cader Idris or follow the Cambrian Way into the Rhinogs. Barmouth is also the starting point for the Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Race and involves sailing from Wales, via England, to Scotland (389 miles) then climbing the three highest mountains in the UK - Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis : a total of 11,000 ft of climbing and 72 miles running.

Such a variety of unspoilt countryside provides the habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Waters around Barmouth provide splendid sport for the sea, fly and coarse fisherman. The inland lakes are stocked with Rudd, Roach and Perch, whilst the estuaries of the Mawddach and Dovey are famed for Salmon and Sea Trout.

Barmouth is also the home of the Fairbourne & Barmouth Railway track which was originally laid in 1895, by Mr. Arthur McDougall of ‘McDougalls’s Flour’ fame. It was built to transport building materials for the construction of Fairbourne village. Since then his horse-drawn trams have been replaced by steam engines and in 1985 the 15" gauge track was converted to 12¼". The line is 2 miles long and runs between Fairbourne Station and Penrhyn Point, site of the Pullman Pavilion Restaurant, where passengers can embark on the Ferry to Barmouth. 

Sea fishing off Barmouth offers sport with Mackerel, Dogfish, Skate etc. Licences are required for all inland waters.

Barmouth's location puts it within easy reach of numerous attractions in North and Mid Wales and makes it an ideal base for those who like to visit somewhere new every day.

There are so many places to visit to suit all tastes including Portmeirion, Bodnant Gardens, Celtica or Powys Castle. There are gold mines, copper mines and slate caverns to visit, narrow gauge railways to ride upon, Castles, steeped in history to explore - or go green at the Centre for Alternative Technology.