What to See & Do in Ffestiniog and beyond

The Pengwern sits in a fantastic location between mountains and sea. Central to Snowdonia, we sit in the Moelwynion mountain range, with easy access to the all the beautiful mountains in the National Park, including Y Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cadair Idris, and the Rhinogydd. But we are also just 12 miles from the wide sandy beaches of Harlech and Black Rock Sands. On a clear day, the Irish sea and the Llyn peninsula are visible from the village. Both the Snowdonia Slate Trail and the Traws Eryri pass Llan Ffestiniog, read more on these fantastic scenic routes below. The area has something for anyone from thrill seekers to culture enthusiasts, hikers, cyclists, anglers, and rail fans. We have combined a list below of some activities you might enjoy whilst visiting us.

  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway

    A narrow-gauge heritage railway that stretches for 40 miles through Snowdonia National Park.

  • Portmeirion Village

    Explore the enchanting Italianate style village designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, used as the backdrop to the 1967 series The Prisoner.

  • ZipWorld

    Thrill-seekers can experience Europe’s longest zip lines, underground trampolines, or high-rope cavern adventures.

  • Llyn Peninsula & Beaches

    Some of North Wales’ finest beaches are within easy reach. Pictured is Harlech beach, 12 miles from the Pengwern.

  • Hiking

    Climb Snowdon, Wales’ tallest mountain, or explore one of the many mountain, coastal, or forest trails available on our doorstep.

  • Mountain Biking

    We are close to two of the country’s top destinations for mountain biking, Antur Stiniog and Coed Y Brenin Forest Park (Britain's first purpose-built mountain biking centre).

  • Castles

    Visit the castles of Harlech, Criccieth, Conwy or Caernarfon for some fascinating history.

  • Fishing

    We are just around the corner from Llyn Trawsfynydd, a fantastic destination for anglers.

  • National White Water Centre

    A world class whitewater venue. It’s the best location for white water rafting and kayaking on natural rapids in the whole country.

THE SNOWDONIA SLATE TRAIL

This beautiful 83-mile circular route takes you on a journey through the slate landscape of Northwest Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The long-distance footpath is divided into 13 sections, starting in Bangor. The Pengwern is at the intersection between Section 9, from Tanygrisiau to Llan Ffestiniog, and Section 10, from Llan Ffestiniog to Penmachno.

Read more about the trail here.

 

TRAWS ERYRI

A 200km off-road adventure across the stunning landscapes of North Wales

A collaboration between Cycling UK and Natural Resources Wales, the Traws Eryri (“Trans-Snowdonia”) is a brand new off-road cycling trail from Machynlleth to Conwy that takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes of North Wales. Full details here.