Category Archives: Barmouth
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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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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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Ynys y Brawd
Posted on November 9, 2013 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, SeaI have often wondered how Barmouth beach is so large and wondered at its natural beauty. Expecially the vast quantities of the beautiful sand. But I have now learned that the vast size is a relatively recent phenomenon and not so natural. At the entrance to the Mawddach estuary, just in front of the southern […]
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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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March snow
Posted on March 26, 2013 by Robert Pullan in BarmouthBarmouth escaped the snow that hit inland north Wales very hard on Friday and Saturday (22nd/23rd). No 12 foot drifts here by the sea although the easterly winds were both damaging to property and plants and tough to endure outside. The views of the snow covered mountain tops were very pleasing but mostly we just […]
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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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Barmouth Walking Festival 2013
Posted on March 5, 2013 by Robert Pullan in Barmouth, WalksThe 2013 Barmouth Walking Festival takes place from Saturday 14th September to Monday 23rd September 2012. A ten day spectacular with 3 or 4 organised walks each day led by experienced guides, all at a small cost. I note the Cadair Idris walk is already sold out! Walk 26 : Rhinog Fach & Y Llethr […]
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