What to do and see in Dolgellau, Wales: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 16, 2022 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Dolgellau, United Kingdom including St Mark's Church, New Precipice Walk, Penmaenpool Toll Bridge, St. Mary's Church, Dolgellau War Memorial, Cymer Abbey, Y Bont Fawr BrIdge, Dolgellau Stone Circle, St Illtyd Church, Meirionnydd Record Office & Public Library.
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1. St Mark's Church

Brithdir, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/CMSMS/index.php
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

St Mark's Church

2. New Precipice Walk

Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

New Precipice Walk

Reviewed By SJCiren

The New Precipice Walk and the Precipice Walk are two entirely different walks. The New Precipice Walk is not easily accessible for buggies or people with mobility issues. The climb up through the forest from Llyn Tan-y-Graig is beautifully peaceful and the panoramic views at the top over the Mawddach estuary and Cader Idris are simply stunning. It's about 7km - although we got a little lost and added some distance! We went on to find the start of the Precipice Walk and walked around the beautiful reservoir Llyn Cynwch. On a sunny day this would make a perfect picnic spot for those with younger children.

3. Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Penmaenpool, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://www.facebook.com/Penmaenpool-Toll-Bridge-1438168173153309
Excellent
64%
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Penmaenpool Toll Bridge

Reviewed By traveldiaryuk - Tamworth, United Kingdom

This is a Grade II listed wooden toll bridge, which spans the Mawddach river, and was built in 1879 by the Pernmaenpool Bridge Company to replace a ferry across the river. A cottage was added about a century ago. A footpath and cycle track run along the former railway which runs alongside the bridge - the Mawddach Trail - which is highly popular. There is a public footpath on the other side.

4. St. Mary's Church

Marian Road, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://dolgellau.wales/town/st-marys-church.php
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

St. Mary's Church

5. Dolgellau War Memorial

Sports Ground, Smithfield Street LL40 1UU, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/145347
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Dolgellau War Memorial

Reviewed By Jilly2903 - Llan Ffestiniog, United Kingdom

On a recent sunny Wednesday morning, Hubby and me enjoyed a picnic in the public park/playground next to the bridge. We noticed this well-kept war memorial in the middle of the open space. Apparently, it was originally sited in the main Eldon Square before it was re-located in the 1950's to its current placement. I liked the traditional celtic cross design. There were numerous names (100?) listed on all 4 sides of local people who died as a result of World War 1 (1914-1918) and World War 2 (1939-1945). We must remember that these lists are not just statistics, but real residents. I was particularly interested in the only 2 ladies commemorated. On the front plinth (where there are no railings) I read the name of Mary Elizabeth Smith. She served in the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps during WW1. She died in 1918 at the age of 42 at her home address (Park Lane) and is buried in the nearby cemetery....RIP. Also on the front, on the bottom right tablet, I read the name of Mary Rosamund Bennett. She served in the Auxiliary Terratorial Service during WW2. She died in 1944 at the age of 28 and is buried in Naples War Cemetery in Italy....RIP.

6. Cymer Abbey

1, Abbey Green, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau LL40 2HE Wales
Excellent
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Cymer Abbey

7. Y Bont Fawr BrIdge

Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Y Bont Fawr BrIdge

8. Dolgellau Stone Circle

Marian Mawr Enterprise Park, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Dolgellau Stone Circle

9. St Illtyd Church

Llanelltyd, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau LL40 2SU Wales http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/structure/places/churches/?id=2505
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

St Illtyd Church

10. Meirionnydd Record Office & Public Library

Bala Road, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau LL40 2YF Wales +44 1341 424682

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