Dolgellau,
North Wales, UK |
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Dolgellau is a small market town beautifully situated by the magnificent
Mawddach estuary on the northwest coast of Wales. It lies at the
foot of the Cadair Idris mountain range in Southern Snowdonia,
and is an excellent base for walking in the surrounding area.
Dolgellau
was once the county town of Meirionnydd, and was where Owain Glyndwr
held the last Welsh Parliament in 1404. It was also the hub of
the Quaker movement in the 17th century,
although
nowadays most people come to the town for outdoor activities.There
are many routes from Dolgellau to the summit of Cadair Idris,
the third most popular peak in Wales. The rugged Rhinog mountains
are situated north of Dolgellau, and offer remote and quiet walking
away from the more heavily frequented main peaks of Snowdonia.
As well as
walking, mountain biking is extremely popular in Dolgellau. Just
north of the town is Coed y Brenin forest, which is one of the
top mountain biking venues in Wales, with over 100km of tracks
through the forest's river valleys and hills. Dolgellau is also
close to the Cardigan coast, with the beautiful Mawddach Trail
- also terrific for scenic walks and cycling - running along the
estuary, and linking up to the attractive seaside resort of Barmouth
15km away.
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