Gwynedd Tourist Information

The county of Gwynedd is located in North West Wales and is bordered by the sea to the west and north. The Isle of Anglesey lies off the north west corner of the county and to the east and south respectively are the counties of Conwy and Powys.

Hotel & Guest House Accommodation in Gwynedd

Gwynedd literally has hundreds of hotels and guest houses available ranging from low cost accommodation all the way up to top quality 5 star accommodation. There is something to suit everyone's tastes whether you are looking to explore Snowdon and its national park or take in the beaches of the Lleyn Peninsula. Take a look at our Gwynedd Hotels page for a selection of the best hotels that Gwynedd has to offer or our Gwynedd Guest houses page for the best guest houses in Gwynedd. Alternatively you can find even more holiday accommodation in Gwynedd on the Enjoyable Stay website.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Gwynedd

Gwynedd has a wealth of small bed and breakfast accommodation for the perfect place to stay whilst exploring Snowdonia and beyond. Bed and Breakfasts give a more personal atmosphere than the larger establishments and the owners can quite often give personal advice as to places to visit and things to do. Visit our Gwynedd Bed and Breakfasts page to find the best establishments and for more information.

Self Catering Accommodation in Gwynedd

If a little more independence is your thing then Gwynedd is home to a large number of self catering esablishments from holiday cottages to caravan parks there is plenty of choice available that is close to the best attractions. If your preference is a little more mobile then our listings of Gwynedd's best campsites will surely help you on the move.

Places to Visit in Gwynedd

Gwynedd is home to the Snowdonia National Park and Britain's second tallest mountain, Snowdon. The park was founded in 1951 and covers an area of 838 square miles (2170 km²). The park is sparsely populated and is popular with walkers and mountain climbers. The scenery of Snowdonia gives a breathtaking backdrop to a host of activities such a mountain walking, backpacking, canoeing and white water rafting.

For the more leisurely the Italiante village of Portmeirion is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon exploring this strange delight nestled just to the south of the town of Porthmadog. This very popular attraction is within easy reach of the Lleyn Peninsula and Caernarfon as well as being just a stone's throw from Harlech and Dolgellau to the south.

The Lleyn Peninsula is a popular holiday destinaton with the southern coast attracting visitors in their thousands each year to the towns of Abersoch, Pwllheli and Criccieth. The beaches and sandy coves are world famous and the area is very popular with water sports enthusisasts with many returning year after year.

Further south are the towns of Dolgellau, Barmouth, and Harlech with its imposing castle and sandy shoreline. Barmouth is a very popular destination and nestles on the banks of the Cardigan Bay and has been very popular since Victorian times.

So Many Places to Explore

There are so many places to explore in and around Gwynedd that you can visit many times and still not have seen and done everything. Our Gwynedd Town Guide should help you discover more.

Travelling to Gwynedd

Gwynedd is very accessible and can easily be reached from the north of Britain via the A55 North Wales dual carriageway which passes through northern Gwynedd and close to the towns of Bangor and Caernarfon. The main north wales railway line also runs along the coastal route of the north with junctions to journey south into Gwynedd at Llandudno Junction.

If you would like a more scenic journey and are travelling from the south then the old London to Holyhead A5 road winds through eastern Snowdonia from the town of Llangollen to Betws-y-Coed and then Llanberis.

From south Wales follow the A470 as it journeys north until you reach the town of Dolgellau.