The vintage vibe is so unique! Friendly staffs and 2 lovely resident dogs! Plentiful seats on both g/f and 1/f. Dog friendly. High quality coffee. I recommend their carrot cake, which I have never tasted anywhere in the UK! 💯

Goodness me. What a delightful place. Amazing choice of delicious homemade cakes. Terrific family roasted coffee. Lovely friendly service. Charming, relaxing setting. And good value too. Definitely coming back for the breakfast. Don't miss it.

Brilliant breakfast spot - we’d been recommended this place by a few people and it did not disappoint! Delicious breakfast, great coffee, and the tiffin was outstanding. Our dog also received lots of fuss and treats.

TH Roberts is a lovely café with a really unique and cosy interior - vintage armchairs and sofas, old stone walls, and tablecloths (yes, tablecloths - something I don't often see in the UK)!! It has the feel of an old community space turned into a welcoming café, full of character and charm. The food hit the spot. Classic breakfast with proper sausages, crispy hash browns, and perfectly cooked eggs. And that Biscoff cheesecake? Ridiculously good. Rich, creamy, and just the right level of indulgent. The portions were generous too. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Excellent coffee, cooked breakfast and various sweetie cakes. Had the pleasure of sitting in the snug/library and reading Zog and a Spike Milligan book with my 4 yr old daughter. Was quite perplexed however with the scores on the doors. Staff very friendly

Absolute perfection! Top quality breakfasts and charming interior and staff. Could not resist picking up a couple of delicious tray bakes on the way out. We enjoyed a bakewell and marathon slice on the pewcipice walk and now everything is right with the world!

Wonderful quaint cafe with the most friendly staff. Customers are the young and old from nearby towns as well as tourists (like me!). I needed to charge my phone and the staff went out of their way to be helpful. I had an oat milk cappuccino for £3.50 which was lovely and will be back soon with friends, to try the breakfast. Definitely recommend dropping in!

A much needed stop after walking Cader Idris earlier in the day. We were looking for a local pub with good beer and food and we found it. The Stag had a good selection of Welsh beers and a fridge stacked full of the best craft ales from tropical IPA to stouts. My idea of heaven. The food was good mainly pizza and sides and the quality was there. I suggest getting there early if you plan to eat or book a table. No restriction on the time well behaved kids have to leave, so even better for our family trip away.

Highly recommended for good food, drink and service. The lady behind the bar couldn’t have been more welcoming to us when we visited for food early evening. The beer garden is a lovely place to relax and the pizza is nothing short of excellent. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff, couldn’t ask for more.

Great pub, amazing pizzas. Good range of beers. Pizzas are just delicious; cooked to perfection. Can’t recommend highly enough.

We had a lovely experience at the Stag Inn. The pizzas were excellent – proper Italian style with great flavour – and the chicken wings were absolutely delicious too. We hadn’t booked, but the staff were very accommodating and quickly found us a table. They also made sure to let us know about the kitchen closing time, which was much appreciated. A really enjoyable meal and warm service – we’ll definitely be back.

Have been coming to Dolgellau for many years but never been to the Stag until now. Popped in for lunch with our dog and were very impressed with the food. Had a pizza which was great - very thin authentic crust and the Welsh Rarebit was to die for. Will definitely be back on future visits to the area.

What an amazing pub we went to with Wilson and George our two gorgeous dogs. What a lovely place. Staff are super friendly so are the customers. The pub had a very welcoming feeling to it, beds for the boys, treats and even blankets were a nice touch. The food is to die for. The best pizza I have ever had. I have never finished a pizza in my life until tonight. So I had to have a takeaway for my dessert which I am so glad I did. That was lovely as well. All I can say, if you don't visit The Stag Inn you will definitely be missing out. We will definitely be going back. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Great little pub! Really nice upstairs room, the beer garden was a lovely surprise (great to sit out even in October)! Food was really good, and a decent selection of local beers on tap and cans. Best pub of the holiday, hands down

The food was delicious but scored low as the service was really..really slow, and the waitress did come back several times to confirm our order. And please check your bill as we were over charged by £45. The restaurant did resolve the issue.

This has to be the best tuna steak I have ever had! Beautifully presented and very generous portion. Loved our starters too. I highly recommend it also very friendly lovely staff.

Whilst visiting North Wales for a break away and revisiting places I had gone to some 35 years ago as a kid we were looking for somewhere nice to eat and found this delightful place. Having done a very limited amount of research, reading reviews, we decided this was the place for us and to be honest we were not disappointed, the food and service was exceptional and really good value for money. Fabulous meal, compliments to the chefs and the two young ladies serving were an absolute credit to the establishment! Can we also tip our hats in respect to the owner who's answers to some of the "feedbacks" on here are simply brilliant! We need more people like John who tell it like it is!

Reasonable food and price. Really enjoyed my “Death by Chocolate” dessert. Excellent service with cosy indoor and pleasant outdoor seating. Do take note they only accept cash.

Nice little steakhouse. Staff were friendly but rushed off their feet due to a no show. But they apologised and were easy to call over if needed. Food quality was good, but not excellent but we were all happy when we left. Some large cuts of steak available for sharers or particularly hungry people. We are local now so I'm sure we will be back. At the time of posting they were only accepting cash payment, so check when booking if that is needed. There are banks nearby if an ATM is required.

One of the few restaurants with covered outdoor seating. One way system. Cash only. Waitresses were trying their best they can given how busy it was. Food is good ( but wouldn't rave about it). Wide range of selection in the menu and portion is good. Burger was nice and garlic bread was freshly baked. The churros looks good but I was too full and didn't get the chance to try it

We visited the Gatehouse Steakhouse whilst visiting Dolgellau recently. I am a little aprehensive to leave a poor review after reading the owners attacks of anyone that dares to complain. Our experience of this restaurant was a little mixed and this review is meant to be constructive rather than destructive. We had pre booked a 2 seater table inside the restaurant however, upon arrival we were taken outside in a sort of covered courtyard with a gravel floor. We wouldnt have minded so much had there been some sort of heater as it had been raining all day and was absolutly freezing. We ordered our starters which arrived reasonably quickly without any cutlery. When we requested this from the young waitress she firstly looked at us as though we were joking and when she returned she practically threw them on the table without a word. On the plus side the starters were delicious, Whitebait and a portion of Spring rolls. For our main course obviously we ordered steak believing that this would be the speciallity, Sadly this was not to be. I opted for a Fillet medium rare and my wife the sirloin medium. Whilst the steaks were cooked perfectly the quality and size appeared the same as what you would purchase in Tesco. In a Steakhouse restaurant I would expect better. The biggest disappointment was the fast food quality shoestring fries and the side salad consisting of lettuce with lettuce. Annoyingly, the rude young waitress informed us that there were no steakknifes and no mustard. This prooved to be a lie as 2 minutes later the the table next to us were provided with steakknifes. I requested mustard from the other waitress who brought it over immediatly. When we requested a dessert menu, we were presented by a hand written note on an order pad which seemed very unproffesional. At a final cost of over £80 for two people I would expect better. The restaurant is mainly let down by one or two rude young staff (the rest seemed fine), poor fries and side salad. The kitchen staff certainly know how to cook but the front of house and presentation need to improve to justify the prices.

My partner and I came here for dinner and it was such a lovely spot. From the ambience, to the history of the building and of course, the delicious food! The staff were so friendly and welcoming from the second we stepped foot through the door. The meat from the lamb shank just fell off the bone and melted in your mouth and the chocolate fondant was baked to perfection! Would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Dolgellau area!

There now - fabulous service & fabulous food - steak & lame worth every penny Lovely setting too !! 5🌟

Lovely selection of food, staff very welcoming, and downstairs area had a lovely atmosphere. We all enjoyed our choice of meal. We're impressed with how dog friendly it was too- a big plus when on a family holiday with our dog.

This place makes it worth the 16min drive from Barmouth ! I have never had a lamb shank like it … when in Wales …..Just come here ! You won’t be disappointed. Service was fantastic too . Price looks tad expensive but for the meal you receive and service it’s really not at all . Will be visiting again ! Doggy friendly too but must say it’s got to be torcher if ya senses are 2000x humans lol woof woof over n out )

Excellent wine menu and all local gins and beers clearly marked, as well as vegan options which were not extensive but were very good and clearly prepared with care. The lamb shank was a particular hit. Side salad was very small but the lettuce and tomato were very tasty. Very friendly, welcoming and efficient service. Dog friendly and a warm vibe for all.

The service from the man working this afternoon let's this place down. No customer service skills, places food down without saying anything, abrupt, no smiles. When ordering i was told the meals would be ready at different times due to one coming from upstairs with the chef and the other downstairs from the server. When asked if they could bring them out together it was not possible, perhaps this system should be looked at as customers want to eat together at the same time. When the meal came it was nice, however a piece of plastic was in there. Had cakes to takeaway and still service was poor and unfriendly again.

A came in as a solo traveller seeking a lovely welsh breakfast. This was delivered. Full Welsh Breakfast £10. Very generous portion size but clearly all fresh with proper locally sourced ingredients. The staff were very friendly and nice. This coupled with the clientel created a really wonderful homely vibe. This place is clearly more than a cafe. Its a meeting place for the people of Dolgellau. And it was lovely to be a part of that for a morning. Cant wait to come back one day

A nice 1,5 Hike around the mountain and lake. Plenty of nice viewing points over the area. A nice located bench on top with a fantastic view to rest and have a snack and drink. Lots of sheep on the track as well as near to it. Lovely all together.

Favourite walk. I've done it in Dec 2024 - 2 months before open heart surgery and Aug 2025 6 months post op in 26° heat and loved both. Takes about 1.5hrs, amazing and varied views (we go clockwise). No strenuous acsent or decsents. Free parking and toilets. Enjoy!

Stunning walk, well marked and not too taxing. We did it in trainers without any bother. It made a nice stop on the way home from Barmouth area to the Midlands. We had the Labrador who enjoyed a mix of on and off the lead walking

Today, on 09/08/2025, I was at Llyn Cynwch in Snowdonia for the Precipice Walk, but due to missing signage, I only managed a beautiful short stroll around the lake. Still enjoyed it! Noticed the low water level – the level has clearly dropped, a sign of the ongoing drought in Wales. The exposed shores and water level gauges show how urgently rain is needed. Also spotted a PodPoint EV charging point at the parking area that isn’t listed in the app, but it seemed fully operational and ready to use. Unfortunately, I discovered several litter like dog poop bags along the path – let’s respect nature!

Brilliant views, quite easy route but narrow path

Beautiful walk, easy going, lovely views

Did this trail today and enjoyed it, nice views from the top and a relatively flat route with some challenging terrain. Would recommend carrying on instead of turning right and going along the lake first and doing the route 'in reverse' to avoid the steep incline.

Great place to visit. Different walks available. We went to the summit which was a lengthy and challenging walk. We did make it on quite a hot day, but took several hours up and down the same route. Amazing to do and kits to see.

Absolutely enjoyed this hike! Peaceful, challenging, with some of the best views and plenty of sheep. The water from the lake is super clean, and I even went for a swim. On top of that, the parking is cheap at just £3 for 4 hours. Would recommend it to anyone, 5/5 stars. Ps: the water is cold and hiking path becomes a lot more challenging after you reach the lake. Summit is the second peak to the right. Bring plenty of drinks and remember to leave nature better than you found it!

We, as a family of four, did the hardest route and it was so worth the burn. So pretty and the perfect temperature. The hardest part of the hike was definitely the first little bit through the woods but once you get up the first mountain, it’s really easy. We went into a little shelter for lunch and met some nice people and surprisingly, a mama sheep came in and hung out with us! A few minutes later her baby sheep poked its head in. So cute!! It took us about 5 hours to do along with little breaks we took every once in a while. The walk down was a bit hard on the knees and some areas are made of gravel so be careful there as they do roll out from underneath your feet. Overall a very fun hike!!

Maybe the best walk in Wales,so much better than Snowdon. The views are spectacular, the lakes christel clear and there are less people. Plus there are loads of side walks to other peaks for the adventurous. Its a steep climb with loose shale in some places so wear solid footwear. You can do the circuit in 4 hours if you really move and don't stop to enjoy the views but for most people its about 5 hours in good weather. Allow 6 if you are not good at climbs or want to do some side walks.

Fabulous walk and didn't want to come back the same way. I decided on the circular but extended it to walk down onto the Mach Loop and see some fighter jets. This was a very steep and sketchy descent. Used the bridleway adjacent to the road to get back to the car park. You do have to walk the last 200mtrs on the busy road though. Well worth the extra effort.

Went to Wales last weekend with the lads and visited Llyn Cau. We climbed Ben Nevis on a previous trip but this time we wanted to mix it up and spend more time actually enjoying ourselves, so we went for the hike up to the lake and gave the full walk a miss. But I’d definitely come back and tick that one off the list. We spent the day paddle boarding, swimming and flying the drone, which was perfect for mountain surfing around the ridgelines. The scenery was stunning, one of those places where you just stop, breathe it in and feel lucky to be there. The water was cold but properly refreshing after the hike. Cracking day out. If you’re after a scenic adventure with a good mix of effort and chill, this place is spot on.

A hard slog at times, respect your ability and respect the mountain. I'm 72 and fit for my age and made it to the top. Very, very rewarding, stunning views and you're bound to make friends with other hikers. Take your time, I took 7 hours on the pony path and back and it was worth every step, enjoy

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcomed and that continued throughout our 2 night stay. We were given the disability room as requested which was lovely and clean and comfortable. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast we have ever had - compliments to the chef! We had an evening meal during our stay and the fish and chips was delicious. Situation of the hotel was central to the town and parking was relatively easy. Plenty of choice of drinks in the bar.

Probably the biggest pub/ hotel in Dolgellau. Didn’t stay so can’t comment on the rooms. Good selection of beers, lagers and wine. Robinson’s brew a Campden Stout too, delicious. Anyway, I can only comment the food and the service . Haddock chips and mushy peas in our case. Absolutely delicious and in a way totally unexpected. Even better because as we were eating on a Tuesday in was on promotion at £11.95 (I think), anyway great value for money. Staff brilliant, friendly but very efficient. Toilets immaculate, kind of says it all! I’ll be back!

This was mine and my partners second visit to Royal ship, and unfortunately, we left quite disappointed after coming for the Sunday roast. While the food itself was ok, it didn’t live up to the way the menu described it. We both ordered the pork and beef duo, which was meant to come with garlic and rosemary roast potatoes, but we could not see, smell, or taste a hint of either. The maple carrots lacked any noticeable maple taste, the pork and apricot stuffing was missing entirely, the cauliflower cheese was dry, and the seasonal vegetables amounted to just a couple of broccoli florets. If it had just been one thing, I would have happily mentioned it at the time, but as the whole meal was lacking, we decided not to say anything and won’t return for the roast. That said, the Midnight Sundae dessert was great, the Rioja was lovely, and the staff were welcoming 👍🏼

Walked past here and changed evening booking for a meal somewhere else as the food looked so good. Was not disappointed. Lovely meal, quality food and good service. Really glad we made the change. Solid pub food at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend and would probably book ahead as when we arrived on a Monday night, they did have a notice saying they were full if you handed booked in advance.

We stayed at the Royal Ship the night before our wedding. When we arrived a girl gave us our key and a bottle of milk and gave very little information. We had to ask when breakfast was, where we parked etc., which wasnt too much of an issue at the time, but adds to the issues later on. The room was lovely, with a great view of the mountains, however the bed was a little wonky and we didn't sleep very well. The next morning, we woke up to get ready for our wedding to find the hot water wasn't working. My partner went downstairs to ask and the manager said they were having some work done on the boiler that day. Nothing was mentioned the evening before when we arrived and no apology was made. The manager was more bothered than we hadn't paid for the room yet, again not mentioned on our arrival. The boiler engineer was more sympathetic and turned the hot water on so we could shower and get ready. We went down for breakfast which was great, but we did feel very uncomfortable. For the price of the room, I felt it wasn't value for money, particularly if we couldn't have a hot shower in the morning. We certainly won't be coming back for our wedding anniversary.

Very comfortable room with a nice view over the village streets and mountains beyond. Very nice. Excellent breakfast. Great location from which to explore the southern part of Snowdonia National Park.

Type of hotel so hard to find. Old fashioned but fantatic value for money. Extremely well managed and from the time we arrived to time we left everthing was of the highest standard. Would most certainly use it again and very happy to recommend.

Absolutely cracking breakfast. Nicely presented,hot and plenty of it. Haven't been back there for over 20 years due to spending time in Spain but we will definitely be going back there now we have static caravan in Tywyn. First class guys

Lovely place to start your day right. The breakfast and tea was wonderful, delicious and helped us for an action packed day. If you want to start your day right, come here. I ordered the Large breakfast, my partner ordered the small breakfast. Our entire bill came to £21.95, so doesn’t hurt the bank either which is an added plus for what you are getting.

I visited on a Sunday morning in March, brilliant cafe ! I found the cafe by accident whilst just passing through, the local car park is "pay and display" and the machines only take cash which was a challenge but having parked up and looking to take a break this cafe ticked all the boxes. I had the full English, perfectly cooked and no smell of cooking fat in the cafe (a pet hate of mine). Friendly and helpful staff, quick service. Great. This place has been booked marked for me next trip to Snowdonia.

Wow! I’ve been visiting this area for 25-30 years with nothing but praise and excellent comments to leave behind. However on this occasion I was unpleasantly surprised. I asked twice, “is the lasagne microwaved?”. I was told, “no.” Twice. Food arrives with ZERO evidence of ever seeing an oven. The unmistakable perpetual heat that you get after microwaving food remained mouth burning for 10-15 minutes. So I called someone over to ask a 3rd time. The following conversation was absolutely disgusting! “No one else complains.” Followed by 3 different stories at once on how the food was prepared. Easily fixed, with a sincere apology and an honest answer. Sadly both were lacking. I did get £30 thrown at me over the counter, to which I returned £10 as £30 was more than we paid. If I could give ZERO stars I would.

We were travelling through and came here after reading the reviews. We were really pleased with the quality and size of the breakfast; the sausages and bacon are particularly impressive! A great little spot to stop with friendly staff and a big car park outside.

Decent food very well seasoned food. great service with a smile. Very welcoming. Great start to our family holiday. Highly recommend

We come here every year on our annual holiday and we are never disappointed. They do a good range of food so everyone (including the fussy kid) has plenty to choose from. The full English is lush and not many places do a decent veggie breaking but you will get one here. Definitely worth a visit.

We had stopped over from a charity trek of Cadair Idris. The family restaurant run by the young owner was very friendly and supportive of our work. The food was amazing and very tasty.

After listening to our fussy requests for a hotter curry, an outstanding saag was delivered and devoured. Very attentive staff, quality food and a lovely taster menu of favourite combo made for a great visit. We have a caravan in Barmouth, and after a disappointment in the local, decided to travel up. Now, will not be going anywhere else. 10/10..cannot comment on atmosphere really, as we were 1st in on opening

Nice little find. Tasty food. Sadly a little quiet. Under new management. Took card payments and still bring your own food.

Don’t pay attention to the negative reviews... this place is a gem! The food was authentic, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. Easily one of the tastiest Indian takeaways I’ve had in a long time. We were so grateful to find it open at 9pm, one of the only restaurants in the area still serving at that time. When collecting, it was a lovely surprise to discover the owners are from the West Midlands too such warm, friendly people who really care about what they do. If you’re in the area and fancy a proper Indian, you won’t be disappointed!

I went there yesterday and service was really nice and took care of us very well. Chicken tikka madras with garlic rice was the best I had ever have till now.

Staff went out of their way to accommodate our small gathering of three. My oriental partner was extremely impressed with the king prawn dish. All the meals were delicious and well presented. Highly recommend a visit and book in advance due to high demand. To be truthful without being disrespectful it's worth a visit just to see the beautiful lady hostess.

Wonderful, small, family run restaurant. There are the usual curries but the Lemon Grass does something a little different. Order the sauce then add the ingredients of your choice. I ordered a dhansak sauce with a mixture of vegetables and a garlic naan. Very tasty and filling. There was a great surprise when I bit into pineapple pieces. Not had pineapple in a curry before but it really works. 😋 £12.45 bill. 🙂

We crossed the toll for £1 on our motorbike on Sunday. We crossed from the Penmaenpool side and paid on entry - cash. We passed motorbikes coming the other way and even with Paneers on both sides there was lots of room. The tollman was very cheerful and friendly. Clearly happy in his work.

Quicker and picturesque way to get to Fairbourne or surrounding areas from Barmouth or vice versa. This toll bridge is unique with beautiful architecture. There are some parking spaces to one side of the bridge if you fancy walking along Mawddach Trail. You have to pay to cross the toll bridge.

£1.5 to cross, but It's a great experience to drive across this fully wooden constructed bridge. Great views.

Just love this area and bridge!! Lots of history about it and it makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time!! £1.50 to cross each way .

Lovely little historic wooden Toll bridge. There is obviously a weight restriction, so check before using. Would probably be slippery in wet weather, as the bridge deck is ridged wood - makes for a bouncy crossing on a motorbike. Various tolls to cross (£1 each for motorbikes)

Such a beautiful quaint bridge. Surpisingly extremely busy and well used by traffic. Got to appreciate it from water perspective as well as land.

Curved wooden toll bridge. £1.50 per car ( 2025). Saves mileage when going from Barmouth to Tywyn.

Excellent walk, the views are absolutely amazing up there. Not much parking at top. Few gates to open. Stunning waterfalls on way up. Definitely worth the trek up. You can see all across the Barmouth estuary we took parents up one with a wheelchair and the other with a wheeled walking frame and they loved it. Walking in the mountains but on a flat path.

A fantastic walk with some excellent views up the valley and down the estuary. Parking is limited but free and if you don't mind a climb there are other places to park. Once you're up on the hill it's very easy going on pretty much flat ground and constant panoramic views.

Absolutely worth the treacherous drive up. Several gates to open on the way. There are 3 spaces at the top. No facilities. A picnic bench and several benches along the walk. Probably wouldn't recommend it if you have kids under 6 who can't be trusted. It is disabled friendly for the first section of the walk. The views are absolutely beautiful and you can see down the estuary to Barmouth. We didn't manage a round trip. We meandered for about 40 minutes to the waterfall and the derelict house before turning back. Will definitely return next year.

Great views steep single track access with gates. Parking for three cars at the top. No facilities!! Beware this is a challenging drive up with no options to change you're mind, once your committed you're going.

Easy walk on flat ground. Drive up to carpark is very narrow and winding and road has many gates but well worth it when you get to the top. Breathtaking views

Had disabled member in our party so we drove up through the three gates to the top car park which is informally reserved for the disabled as there is only room for 3 cars or so. From there, we went along the flat ridge for 500 yards or so before heading back. A marvellous opportunity for those less able to experience hillwalking views!

Picnic bench, seat with a view. Splendid. Disabled parking for 3 cars. Several gates to open on the way up.

This is a hike that delivers variety of coastal, mountains, babbling brooks and farmland. It is relatively easy to follow but I recommend bringing the trial map for a few tricky cross roads. We were lucky with the weather but it started out chilli and then the sun came out. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear layers for mixed weather. The people we met were very friendly on the trail and on the local area so if you do get lost ask people. Say hello to fellow hikers and bikers!

Loved this walk. Very flat, would be perfect for mountain biking all the way from Dolgellau to Barmouth. Amazing views, lovely pub on the way, at the wooden toll road.

I walked this trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth, a distance of around 15km. (9 miles). It is part of National Cycle route 8. It's a little noisy to start with as it's next to a main road but it soon quietens down considerably. Following the river estuary there are stunning views of the ever widening waters and mountains beyond. There are plenty of picnic bench/table areas along the way and a couple of rest areas with PaD car parks and toilets (free and in excellent condition). The trail is predominantly very flat as it follows an old railway bed. The surface is fine stone and can be quite dusty in very dry weather. The estuary is tidal and at low tide there are mud flats and plenty of water based birds can be spotted. The Barmouth bridge follows a live railway line but is quite separate. For rail enthusiasts there are stations at either end. Depending on your walking speed, leave around three hours to complete the trip. Cyclists will obviously manage it substantially quicker.

Very easy to follow and flat, easy walking (only about 50m altitude gain over the entire 15km trail). The scenery is initially pleasant, walking on forest paths, but when you get to Penmaenpool, the views really start to open up. The scenery on the final stretch into Barmouth is stunning and the walk over the huge bridge is a great finale to this epic trail. We walked from Dolgellau to Barmouth and obviously you can do it either way, but I imagine the other way wouldn't be as interesting. The Barmouth bridge path ends almost directly opposite a bus stop, where you can catch a bus back to Dolgellau. It's also worth taking the brief detour over the Penmaenpool bridge and back. (The toll is 30p for pedestrians, there was no price for dogs, but I assumed it would be the same price...!)

Date of walk: August 2021 We did the southside trail on the disused railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth along the mawddach estuary. Start at the bridge in Dolgellau, there is parking and public toilets available. Shortly into the walk you need to turn right onto the next footbridge to get onto the path. The path is then very flat all the way. Once you pass the George pub there are no toilets until just before Barmouth bridge. The views are stunning as you walk towards the bridge that comes in and out of view. Walk took us 3hrs 28mins Total of approximately 14/15km or 10miles. It could be done with wheelchair however good wheels required.

Rode from Dolgellau to Barmouth & back, 20 mile round trip. The first stretch from Dolgellau to Penmaenpool is ok but nothing that elevates this particular trail from other ex-railway trails. The real beauty is from then on when the views of the estuary open out all the way to Barmouth. Nice ride.

Great walking trail and easy to cover. My partner, I and my 2 yrs old pup really enjoyed this trail. Recommend this trail for walking/biking/running ! If you cover the whole trail, on one end you will reach Penmaenpool, a bridge amidst mountain, lake.

Open sports field next to car park in Dolgellau. Very reasonable charges. Path and river is part of the Mawddach Trial.

The Marion is a large green space between the town centre of Dolgellau and the River Arran. The majority of the area is allocated to rugby, football and cricket pitches. On the river side of the Marion is the Mawddach Trail and opposite that is a large pay car park and public toilets. It is a pleasant area to exercise dogs and facilities are provided (bags) to make this easier. There are no other facilities.

Popular with dog walkers. On one side is Dolgellau Rugby Club and on the other is a foot path that follows along the upper bank of the River Wnion. A short walk along this path is a bridge from which a choice of 3 paths can be taken one leads to the Cader Road from where a long uphill walk is one of the routes to Cader Idris mountain. The second leads towards the Mawwdach Trail and the George III pub and hotel. The third path can be used to reach Cymer Abbey.

This is the best place to park short or long term for a visit to Dolgellau town centre. Strictly the location is really a sizable sports field for a football, rugby, and cricket club for the town, but it is put to use all year round by many clubs and activities. No matter where you stand on the Marian Mawr there is a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and hills including Cader Idris and the town. If you have a dog, ensure it is leashed as the local county council will impose a fine up to £1000 for any animal exercising on the Marian itself. They do however have dog waste bins around the edges and provide suitable bags too. The town borders one side of the Mawr and the river Wnion the other. Also the Marian contains the start of the Mawdach Trail. A 9 mile stretch of flat pathway built on top of an abandoned railway line. The other end is Barmouth with plenty to see in between. Dolgellau is a fab place to visit and the Marian Mawr is the best place to commence your visit especially if you go by car etc.

Great day

Nice quaint village with a pleasant circular walk by the river first class food service

Beautiful walk

I took my dog here a few years ago, picked her up after a weekend and she smelt like she had been sitting in her own wee. She's never had issues and she's a happy bouncy dog. She was covered in fleas. It was very upsetting. I dont know whether it's changed much now, but worth having a look around before you book in to make sure you're happy with the conditions - I wouldnt go back.

DO NOT USE THIS KENNELS! They abandon the animals leaving them with no supervision and my dog now has an eye and skin infection. On arrival at the kennels the building looked run down and uncared for but I thought with him being a chilled out dog, us only going for a few hours and the office is right next to his run he would be fine. I thought it was odd we weren't asked for proof of vaccinations but she did ask if he had been vaccinated. We were then lead through to the pen/runs and I wasn't very impressed. Everything looked very rundown and in need of a good clean and repainting. In hindsight I should have tuned him around and cancelled the kids day out but again I convinced myself that he would be OK for a few hours. So I dropped him off at just after 11am and returned shortly after 3.30pm to find nobody there. After trying to call, message, look around the rest of the even worse state kennels (thankfully not in use) and trying the house nextdoor there was still nobody to be seen. At this point my dog was so distressed that he could see us and not get out that he was whimpering and shaking with stress. This in turn distressed my 5 year old twins who were crying with worry pleading with me and my husband to "get him out". I eventually got through to the lady 20 minutes later and asked her to release our dog. Her response was that she was out at the moment and wouldn't be back until 4.30 at the earliest. I was shocked and pretty angry. I asked her if anyone else was here to release him but she said no. I said, so there is nobody here supervising the animals at all through the day and she confirmed that this was true. This was the hottest day of the year too. I couldn't believe it. I was so angry. She arrived back at 4pm and wasn't very polite. our dog was returned to us and spent the rest of the day shaking. And to top it off, he was there for 4 and a half hours which turns out is enough time for him to get and eye infection and a skin infection. He has medication and shaved patches of fur so we can treat his skin. Awful place, zero animal care, zero cleanliness.

Wonderful service, our little pup was really well cared for. It was the first time we had left her and Jennifer was so kind. Highly recommend.

Fantastic professional service every time. My Archie loves going there. Very caring atmosphere.

Here the dog is treated very lovingly. They go to great lengths to meet the individual needs of every boarded animal.

Great kennels, always a great service. Clean, and the staff clearly love animals.

We sent our two cats Teddy & Bambi here recently for 4 days for the first time, and they were very well looked after and cared for. We were extremely grateful and the cats were very happy. At first we were very cautious and worried, as we care very much for our cats, but I was shocked to see how happy they were when we picked them up. The lady who owns and runs it is very friendly and kind to the animals, and will definitely look after them well. We will definitely let our beautiful babies stay there again if needed. Thank you!

Great intimate space for events and local arts/crafts on display during the day. Worth seeing. Venue let down by poor beverage selection if attending an event but staff very friendly.

Unusable combination of craft shop cinema and music venue

Visited here to partake in a First Aid course. The room we were in was very cold and the lifts weren't working. Otherwise it was a nice big building.

Saw y Moniars a favorite Welsh group of ours on our 25th wedding Anniversary. A great night.

Superb venue to see some great music and a great venue to play at too.

Nice shop also hosts local events throughout the year

Great venue.vood choice of beers .lovely night

Came across this wonderful bakery in Barmouth. Purchased a couple of buns lemon custard and cinnamon swirl to have with a coffee. OMG taste was amazing from savoury to sweets each and every item looked amazing. Would highly recommend this bakery gem. Staff were great really friendly and helpful. Definitely going to come back here.

We stopped by Popty’r Dref in Dolgellau for breakfast, and the food was as good as it looks. The portions were generous, beautifully plated, and genuinely delicious. The seeded toast with poached eggs, hollandaise, avocado, and greens was especially memorable: rich, fresh, and satisfying. The bacon and egg roll was also a proper beast of a sandwich, and the coffee was well-made and smooth. Prices were a bit on the higher side - felt more like London than a Welsh town - but to be fair, the quality matched. It’s not your everyday stop, but if you’re after a proper sit-down breakfast in a cosy setting with good coffee and flavour-packed food, this place delivers.

What a wonderful little place this is! Came in for cuppa and cake and went home with goodies for tomorrow! As we sat with our drinks there was a constant queue of locals, workmen and tourists coming in, some ate in, some took cakes away, some took hot meals away and sone were eating enormous plates of food! I know that when we're in the area again later in the year, we need to cone by again! Whether is was a snack or full on meal there was so much choice! And it all looked delicious!

Come to north wales for a nice holiday. Called in to pick up something nice for tea. I had 2-3 bites of this. It was so stale and the flavour of the cream was off I decided to throw it away. This evening I have been vomiting for 3 hours straight. I hope it passes by the morning or the holiday could be ruined!! The salad was fresh however. No complaints there. If only the same could be said about the cakes.

We had breakfast here. 2x Welsh breakfasts, an eggs benedict and a beans on toast. It's a gorgeous little cafe / bakery. The food was brilliant and the coffee was great too. It was so good we bought lunch stuff to take away.

Cute little cafe, friendly staff, sometimes I find it hard to find a vegetarian breakfast but it was sooo nice and you go so much food! My partner enjoyed his meat one too! 🌱🤎

Had a good breakfast here and got lunch too. The scotch egg was my highlight. Lots of cake choice. Would recommend.

Best roast dinner! Super high quality and fantastic portion size. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The location could not be better, the views were fantastic. Everything was clean and lovely, would 100% go back here for another sunday roast when we next pass ☺️👍🏽

Lovely little pub with fantastic food. Have been twice now when visiting Wales. The second visit better than my 1st. The staff were nothing but helpful and the food was delicious. Highly recomend the mac and cheese. Right next to the water si an absolutely stunning view. For railway nerds like myself, it's on an old piece of life with some semaphore signals outside which is fabulous.

The staff where very hospitable, the food was lovely and well presented, the beer and wine also, the decor was very aesthetically pleasing, and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous, we visited on a blustery late afternoon/early evening in October and it was still gorgeous, there's a few tables outside under a shelter with a breathtaking view of the lake and bridge. I imagine it to be a real treat in the summer too. Highly recommend.

Despite being local-ish, my wife and I have never called in here before. It looked great online, nice menu and location etc. so we decided to to give you it a go for an early Saturday lunch in November. Sadly it was a huge disappointment from the outset. Arriving there can be compared with what I'd expect to take a spin on the moon because you're dodging huge craters all the way from the main road to the carpark. Mess up and you're going to need a wheel alignment done. Actually getting inside, we found seating area was full of braying people like they were in an audition for the next series of Made in Chelsea and wannabe country folk who's dogs were barking and snarling at each other from under tables. The staff answer to this (dogs going crazy) was 'oh we can't do anything about that' The dogs aren't paying customers, my wife and I would have been. It was ridiculous and the brewery seriously needs to revisit the policy they have on dogs. I like dogs, but having yapping and growling dogs straining at the leads where people want to eat isn't on. We won't be heading back to the George III anytime soon, probably never.

Me and my partner always drop by here whenever we're travelling to or from Barmouth. It's an absolute must. Beautiful place with breath taking scenery. Good choice of drinks, it's always immaculately clean, staff are always friendly and welcoming.

We had a dinner and a Sunday lunch when we were there for holiday. The pub is on the river bank with scenic view when drinking outside. We tried the wild mushroom pasta and the beef roast. All delicious! Best Sunday roast had so far this year!

Had a lovely visit. View was stunning and food delicious. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we loved the dog friendliness of the restaurant which made our visit even better. We didn't book as booking were full but turned up on spec hoping for a table, staff managed to squeeze us in.

If you are stuck, desperate and have no other choice, then consider this location. Order something without sauce & non fried as they can’t do either of these based on previous reviews and my experience. Keep the bill low to just fill yourself and save money. My chow mein was okay, I did request dry, so hard to mess up. We had a mixed starters where they put bbq ribs in the chicken satay box mixing the two. The fried salt and pepper prawns was put into a sealed box causing some horrible goop/jelly. First Chinese meal where I have been this disappointed.

Disappointed. I had the chicken chow mein. The noodles in the base of the tray were OK but a bit bland. These were topped with a glutinous layer of pale tasteless something with chunks of what looked like steamed chicken in it. I ordered some separates sauces, these also had no flavour and had the same slimy texture. Boiled cornflour and water I reckon, with minimal added ingredients. The sweet n sour sauce was most peculiar as you can see in the photo. Got the impression that all this stuff was prepared separately, then assembled. I'm used to there being a wok and seasonings involved. Sadly, I'll give this place a miss from now on.

Never before have I been so let down with a meal, ordered salt and pepper chicken hot chickens feet and beaks. The price was extortionate after today I really am considering legal action for the emotional trauma caused by this meal

Having read a number of other reviews on this site, I was wary. However I did not need to be concerned. The lady taking the orders was very friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent. The takeaway was quite busy with a steady stream of customers, so if it’s as terrible as some of the reviews make out this would seem unlikely. My order was for young chow fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken, and Schengen Singapore noodles. All the dishes were excellent, see photo.

Visted whist in the area .... id seen some reviews so wasnt sure what to expect... but was very surprised... the food was great .... so good I visited twice in a row ....although they messed up my order the 2nd time .... but what I got was still nice ... worth a visit.... cash only ...

I actually considered I might have covid whilst eating my meal from this restaurant. I couldn't taste a thing ! Total waste of money ! The pot of curry sauce was gloopy and the chow mein was just weird . On the plus side the prawn crackers were nice . The waiting area should of been an indication of what was to come . Very disappointed & can't believe the place is still open

Vfm food, OK but not fantastic. No parking nearby so we hung around on a street whilst I went for the food. Free parking after 6pm but still no free official spaces! Dolgellau needs a good car park. Roads are narrow, with a one way system, and often very steep! The takeaway is very dated but you work with what you can afford-think it's stuck in the 70's and 80's with wood panelling on the walls. The lady who served me was polite and was served very quickly. There's no delivery service, and no Deliveroo Just eat etc. A gap in the market maybe?! Will go there again.

wow!!! Do not miss this place, the view, the pizza, the service all amazing! Don’t forget to get the honeycombs dessert to finish off. I would book ahead to get a table - thanks so much

Friendly welcome, lovely staff and the most incredible views, coupled with one of the best - if not *the* best - pizza we’ve ever had (and we’ve eaten a lot of pizza!) The homemade ice-cream and chocolate cream with honeycomb delicious too.. All round just an amazing dining experience: If you’re in the area on the days there open, definitely visit.

Amazing place, staff view and food. I don't think you'd like the food though, so take me with you and I'll eat yours =)

You so gotta go!!!! Location, well just astounding! Get out of your car and wherever you look is a phenomenal view, recommend an early seating slot as the car park is small. The service was quick, efficient, friendly, quick witted, funny, fabulous. The food is delicious, what for me was best was there was no choose from all these different types of bases, then choose from all these different pizzas followed by a long list of dessert. One base, like it or don't! You'll like it. A good selection of pizzas though not too many and the specials. 2, one vegi one meat. Oh so simple and so yummy!!! Desserts, homemade ice creams, homemade chocolate with cream and honey comb. Truly delicious.

Lovely pizzeria near where we were staying. Open Thurs - Sunday, we came one evening and had delicious pizzas, great selection of local drinks, and yummy pudding. Friendly service, beautiful views, reasonably priced, plenty of parking.

Beautiful place with stunning views and great pizzas. Lovely staff too 👍

Phenomenal view. Easily catered for a large group of us. Very helpful staff, and the food quality was banging. Couldn't be a better first night of our holiday!

A beautiful area, don't be put off by driving through a caravan park. It's small but we'll worth a visit. A beautiful bridge n river are nearby with good parking

The Abbey is at the end of a track with a couple of parking spaces. The Abbey is as expected, some ruins with a green space where some additional buildings once stood. As it is free entry, it is a good site to visit and spend 20-30 minutes looking around.

Accessed via driving through the caravan park it has a small car park right next to it . It’s well cared for with mowed lawns! Only took 10 mins to walk round slowly but you can of course take longer!

Beautiful and peaceful. We parked in the National Trust car park at the end of the road by the bridge and walked approx 500yds to Abbey but noticed there are a few car parking places nearer the Abbey and farm.

Ok so as others have said there's not a lot here. Still if you like history and exploring ruins. It's definitely worth a look. It amazes me how these buildings are still here,the craftsmanship was definitely leagues ahead

Interesting history slightly off the beaten track. Free/non ticketed entry. Continue through the caravan park to get to this semi hidden gem. Interesting partially destroyed abbey ruins.

What a lovely place this is, full of history and so interesting. The ruins are well maintained and set in beautiful countryside. Well worth stopping by. It's free admission, too.

All helpful council workers at this recycling centre, but Dave, as previously cited, was exceptional. Call him Big Dave ‘cos of the size of his heart and smile! Thanks Big Dave for your help with my load.

A council worker small man wearing glasses was acceptional he was not just helping myself.but other people who needed help with lifting and. Directing were to put things well.done and thank.you

This place has one of the best tip-views in the UK, with the majestic Cadair Idris visible behind the garden waste and metal slips. Staff can be hit or miss. Some are really friendly and helpful, with clear and consistent advice on the difficult subject of what constitutes a “hard” plastic. Others can’t believe a fully kitted out campervan is not a careful attempt to sneak in a builder’s van. Worth a visit if in the area, but don’t travel for this alone.

Always excellent service Can’t by faulted, great staff ! Cheers

Very disappointed . Poor quality items and the lady that owns the shop is extremely rude and unfriendly .

Disappointed to see the business owner leaving unwarranted, sarcastic, and unsolicited comments on total strangers' Instagram posts. I'll support other small businesses instead.

Lovely shop,with good ideas for home decoration and ideas for your house and home.

Great Bunkhouse, really enjoyed our stay, top marks.

Fantastic gift shop, lots to see!

Came just to take little one looks great from the outside. Couldn't go in because for some silly reason dogs are NOT allowed. It's a big areas with separate playing area for children. Dogs should be allowed on leads.

Came to do a little workout 🏋️ the atmosphere is lovely but the workout equipment is useless. Pull up bars are way too low and most machines are pointless if you actually wanted to do a workout.

Lovely park and great play area but simply baffling to ban dogs from a park!

Stayed at the Rhiw Goch Inn just 20 mins up the road. The kids loved it and love this play area just down the road. Suggest a visit to them both

A really great children's playground. The pyramid slide and the zip wire are great fun for kids and will make adults wish they could roll back the years. A real treat.

Really good park and playground with a great selection of play equipment, separate gated area for the youngest kids, plenty of grass to run round on, zip wire and large climbing frame and slide for older kids. There's even outdoor gym equipment to keep the adults busy!

No dogs allowed anywhere in the park. I fully understand the areas fenced off for play equipment but to ban dogs from even the grass area is ridiculous. The rest of the town is so dog friendly with plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants promoting a dog friendly environment. Hugely disappointing

We found this place through google reviews and were not disappointed. It's an award winning restaurant for reason. The atmosphere is great and meals are freshly prepared with good quality seafood. We were a group of 5 and they were kind enough to accept a reservation on the day. Lovely Spanish food and wine. Would recommend everything we had - Paella, prawns, squid/calamari and desserts. Free parking less than 5mins from restaurant.

Had a great meal, served quickly and staff were friendly. The cheese bites with chutney are exceptional and the squid rings are some of the best. The sangria had too much lemonade in it but was still enjoyable. We ordered too much but were given a takeaway box for the leftovers which was nice.

Eating early, on my own, I was a bit hesitant. However, the staff were just lovely and gave me a great table looking out onto the street. The house white wine was perfectly chilled and tasted good, the olives flavourful. I had patatas bravas and a mushroom and prawn croquette - they were both delicious. This place is definitely worth a visit - highly recommended.

We have eaten here a lot over the last few years. The service on the last 4 occasions have been pretty abysmal. Tonight told the Camembert was sold out, only for the next table to order the dish. The food is good, but the service for the last 4 times has really let the place down. Waited 1 hour for bread nibbles to arrive. Asked for water with our wine but never arrived. Pretty much ignored unfortunately recently, which is a shame as it’s a genuinely a place with good food. The chef is a really top lady, but her staff are letting her down.

We arrived as a party of 6 recently and ordered a variety of dishes between us all. Some dishes were exquisite, others not so. The lamb is filo was the highlight, the ribs a lowlight as very very fatty. Staff were polite and helpful. The atmosphere was a bit odd. I'd probably come again on a different night and to try different dishes.

Wonderful food, great service. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Warm and welcoming staff. Tasty, authentic tapas food in good sized portions. Reservation is a must. Would definitely return if in the area again