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Bwlchgwyn Farm Pony Trekking and Eq…

Gwynedd Ll39 1 Bx, Gwynedd, Wales
1 acre hosted by Bwlchgwyn ?.
Beaches, horses, views – all on the edge of a national park. Privvy to west-coastfacing sunsets that rival any in New Zealand.

Bwlchgwyn Farm, which doubles up as a pony-trekking centre, is a fantastically located campsite clinging to the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Obviously this is a bonus for riders who don’t have far to venture for a daily hack, but even without horses this unfussy campsite comes highly recommended. Stand at the top level and you’ve majestic panoramas of Fairbourne’s long, sandy beach, the Mawddach Estuary and bustling Barmouth (Abermaw). If you tire of this picture-book scene (and you really won’t), there’s so much to do, right on your doorstep, that you’ll have a truly action-packed holiday, should you want one.

Families love the two-mile Blue Flag sandy beach and the rockpools. Shallow tides here mean that the water’s edge is just a short walk from wherever you throw down your towels, which the youngsters like. Surfers love the tides that come swishing in and out of Tremadog Bay, further north, while equestrian fans soon make a beeline for Bwlchgwyn riding stables and Menage, for riding lessons (4 yrs up). The site is equally a winner among groups of friends; those breathtaking views from that top land open up an expansive, airy freedom that sets the perfect scene and pace for a memorable camping party.

There’s a new mobile 6 bathroom/shower and toilet block with 3 sinks, a washing machine and tumble dryer. However long you stay, a horse ride along the beach is a must. Sign up for the daily rides that wend slowly on to the beach. No experience is necessary; beginners can join the slowmoving queue, while experienced riders can join the faster hacks.

Fairbourne village has all you need: post office, grocer, butcher and a fabulous Indian restaurant. It even has the Fairbourne Railway mini steam train shuttling people past Cardigan Bay beaches and the Mawddach Estuary, under the mountains of Snowdonia to Barmouth Ferry Station, from where you can catch a boat to Barmouth. If that’s whet your appetite for locomotive travel then spend a day out with the Cambrian (0845 128 4680) and watch the stunning Welsh coastline unfold before you.

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Gwynedd Ll39 1 Bx, Gwynedd, Wales, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Bwlchgwyn ?.Joined in June 2010
From the host
We are situated just outside Fairbourne with breathtaking views over to Barmouth across the Estuary and out to sea catching the famous west coast sunsets. Bwlchgwyn is a family run Farm and we also offer Pony Trekking for the complete beginner to the experienced rider along the golden sands of Fairbourne. Riding Lessons are also available and Holiday Livery for your own horse. Additionally we offer dog training and agility classes for holiday makers - see our website.  Traditional S.C.Cottages sleep 2/12persons.  Close for Mawddach CycleTrail and 3/4 hour away from Llechwedd Slate caverns with underground trampolines and zip wire (as seen on TV!).This is a beautiful area for walking,cycling,Golf,with many places to visit Portmeirion,Technology Centre,Miniture Steam Trains etc, and the 2 mile sandy beach here at Fairbourne is excellent for families. Mobile toilets and showers on site (mens and ladies) washing up area, Hook ups available. The views are to die for.
Food and drink

The Last Inn at Barmouth is a 15th century original turned gastro pub, where you can watch the world go by from intimate outdoor tables set among potted flowers.

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