Places to see in ( Fairbourne - UK )
Places to see in ( Fairbourne - UK )
Fairbourne is a village on the coast of Barmouth Bay in Arthog community, to the south of the estuary of the River Mawddach in Gwynedd, surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. Before the seaside resort was built the coastal area was known as Morfa Henddol, while the outcrop now occupied by the Fairbourne Hotel was called Ynysfaig.
Fairbourne was founded as a seaside resort by Arthur McDougall (of flour making fame.) It is in an area listed by Gwynedd council for managed retreat due to rising sea levels. The original Fairbourne Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in the early 1890s. The club disappeared in the early 1960s.
The Blue Flag beach at Fairbourne is a two-mile stretch of beach, backed by steep pebble banks, which exposes a vast amount of golden sandy beaches from mid-tide level. At the northern end the beach joins the Mawddach Estuary, while at the southern end of the beach is squeezed between sheer cliffs and the sea. The beach is an attractive venture for people exercising their dogs, however, during the summer months there is a dog ban enforced on the central area. There is sufficient access to the beach for those visitors with prams and/or wheelchairs, making this a welcoming rural location for all. The beach is fronted by tank traps known as Dragon's Teeth dating from the Second World War.
The Fairbourne Railway has provided a link from the village to Penrhyn Point for over a century. It runs regular passenger services between April and October. The Barmouth Ferry sails from the seaward end of the Fairbourne Railway to Barmouth/Abermaw.
Fairbourne railway station is served by the Cambrian Coast Railway, which runs from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and operated by Arriva Trains Wales. Lloyds Coaches also operate a regular bus service to Dolgellau and Tywyn
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Places to see in ( Barmouth - UK )
Places to see in ( Barmouth - UK )
Barmouth is a town in the county of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. Located in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh form of the name is derived from Aber (estuary) and the river's name, Mawddach. The town is served by Barmouth railway station.
Barmouth grew around the shipbuilding industry, and more recently as a seaside resort. Notable buildings include the mediaeval Tŷ Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Tŷ Crwn roundhouse prison and St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, described it thus: With a fine sea view in front, the mountains behind, the glorious estuary running eight miles [13 km] inland, and Cadair Idris within compass of a day's walk, Barmouth can always hold its own against any rival.
Barmouth Bridge, which takes the Cambrian Line over the River Mawddach, was also formerly at the end of the GWR Ruabon Barmouth line, which passed through Bala and Dolgellau. The southern end of the bridge is now the start of the Mawddach Trail, a cycle path and walk way that utilises the old trackbed. The Barmouth Ferry sails from Barmouth to Penrhyn Point, where it connects with the narrow gauge Fairbourne Railway for the village of Fairbourne.
Barmouth is (geographically) one of the closest seaside resorts to the English West Midlands and a large proportion of its tourist visitors, as well as its permanent residents, are from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley and other parts of the Black Country, and Telford, Shropshire. The town has a RNLI lifeboat station with a Visitors' Centre with shop and viewing gallery.
Barmouth has one major association football team: Barmouth & Dyffryn United, the team competes in the Welsh Alliance league and is generally well supported by residents. Barmouth is the venue for the annual Barmouth Beach Race, a motocross event. Usually taking place on the last weekend in October, the event sees riders take part in beach racing, using a temporary motocross course constructed on the beach.
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Barmouth Beach Wales HD
Barmouth Beach in Wales, what a place! Serious motivation is required to find reason to not spend the rest of your life in this amazing part of the world.
Even if you're not into civil engineering or architecture, Barmouth Bridge along with many buildings within the town are spectacular and well worth pointing a camera at, from many vantage points!
This is a really beautiful place: miles of stunning sandy beaches and sand dunes combined with traditional seaside attractions. Beach is really superb and suited to all kinds of activities especially for families and their four legged friends!
Barmouth is situated on the south-west edge of the Snowdonia National Park, providing easy access to glorious walks in and around the mountains, including Mount Snowdon, the tallest mountain in England and Wales. If you are driving to Barmouth beware that the roads are small and winding. It's worth allowing double the travelling time on the sat nav!
There is a small theatre - The Dragon Theatre in the town if you fancy taking in a show - If not it's worth a look at the building which is a converted church. The town itself is worth a stroll around - lots here that is just as noteworthy as the Theatre. The seafront itself boasts the usual seafront stuff, including numerous places to eat and things to keep the kids entertained.
The most striking feature of the Barmouth landscape is the very long railway bridge that traverse the sea and serves the Cambrian Coast Line, well worth a pleasure journey to enjoy the scenic majesty that is Wales.
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Take A Look at My Videos of Wales
Barmouth Wales - Driving By Coast and Town
Snowdonia National Park Wales -
Bala Lake Wales -
Hafan Y Mor Wales Haven Holidays Caravan Park -
Llandanwg Wales -
Criccieth Wales -
Barmouth Beach Wales -
Abersoch Wales - Beach / Coast / Sea -
Welsh Countryside Valleys & Mountains Snowdonia National Park -
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Recorded 1st November 2015
BARMOUTH APRIL 2016
Visiting Barmouth by Ferry April 2016
BARMOUTH WALES HD
Barmouth in Wales, a really beautiful place: miles of stunning sandy beaches and sand dunes combined with traditional seaside attractions. Beach is really superb and suited to all kinds of activities especially for families and their four legged friends!
Barmouth is situated on the south-west edge of the Snowdonia National Park, providing easy access to glorious walks in and around the mountains, including Mount Snowdon, the tallest mountain in England and Wales. If you are driving to Barmouth beware that the roads are small and winding. It's worth allowing double the travelling time on the sat nav!
There is a small theatre - The Dragon Theatre in the town if you fancy taking in a show - If not it's worth a look at the building which is a converted church. The town itself is worth a stroll around - lots here that is just as noteworthy as the Theatre. The seafront itself boasts the usual seafront stuff, including numerous places to eat and things to keep the kids entertained.
The most striking feature of the Barmouth landscape is the very long railway bridge that traverse the sea and serves the Cambrian Coast Line, well worth a pleasure journey to enjoy the scenic majesty that is Wales.
My Other Video of Barmouth
More info
Even more info
The Wiki:
Details about what's on at the Theatre:
The Rail Line
Take A Look at My Videos of Wales
Barmouth Wales - Driving By Coast and Town
Snowdonia National Park Wales -
Bala Lake Wales -
Hafan Y Mor Wales Haven Holidays Caravan Park -
Llandanwg Wales -
Criccieth Wales -
Barmouth Beach Wales -
Abersoch Wales - Beach / Coast / Sea -
Welsh Countryside Valleys & Mountains Snowdonia National Park -
As always I share my videos so that you may see my experience and decide for yourself if you want to visit. Please like and subscribe to support me.
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Recorded 1st November 2015
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Miniature Railways of Great Britain The Burnley Thompson Park M R October 2018
While we drove across the hills with very low cloud/mist,we had heavy drizzle all the way to Burnley,things were not looking good for a ride on our next railway.We found the park and made our way to the railway.Rosie and I were very pleased to see the train still in the platform.We were told this would be the last train of the day as they were packing up due to the weather,thank goodness we made it! As it turned out another family arrived for a ride so we managed to get the off train shots as well...Due to some track renewals they only used a shorter track but went around twice...Thompson park is a beautiful place to visit in the summer sunshine,sadly no sunshine today.
The trees looked lovely in the autumnal colours,but at times it seemed as though it was raining leaves,what a job that will be picking this lot up.
The railway is 7 1/4 gauge track.The loco had come from the Inverness M.R.
Two down one to go! We hope!!
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales
Dolgellau is a market town near the coast of mid Wales in the modern county of Gwynedd. Before 1974 it was the county town of Merionethshire when that county was absorbed into the new county of Dwyfor-Gwynedd. Dogellau now relies mostly on tourism but it is still a large farming district and the market is still held on every third Sunday of the month.
OK I can see a lot of mistakes with this video. Some of the clips are too short before they change and too much zooming in and out. But this is a craft that I have done little of and I am pleased with my first attempt
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Barmouth | Abermaw, a seaside destination.
Barmouth, a seaside holiday town in Snowdonia, North Wales.
WW2 Beach Defences at Fairbourne, Mid Wales in 2017.
Conwy North Wales Walking Tour
Walk with us as we take a tour of Conwy located in North Wales. During this tour you will learn more about the following locations:
- Lancaster Square
- St. Michael's Catholic Church
- The Eight Fortified Towers
- Wing Gate
- Lower Gate
- The Smallest House in Great Britain
- Conwy Morfa
- Suspension Bridge
- Guildhall
- The Blue Bell
- Aberconwy House
- Castle Hotel
- St. Mary and All Saints Church
- Mill Gate
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