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- The Area -

FRON OLEU is an ideal base from which to discover the many and varied attractions of the area. In every direction scenic drives will bring you to mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Safe, sandy beaches are just twenty minutes drive from here. A pleasant walk through the Coed y Brenin forest will bring you to the interesting site of the old Gwynfynydd gold mine and two impressive water falls.

The Trains


Seven of the Little Trains of Wales are easily accessible from Fron Oleu, including one to take you to the summit of Snowdon. The Ffestiniog Railway, with its unmistakable ‘Double Fairlie’ engine, is only ten minutes drive away.

Portmeirion

The famous Italianate village of Portmeirion, where ‘The Prisoner’ was filmed, is only twenty minutes from here.

Activities

Nearby sporting activities include golf, swimming, sailing, wind-surfing, climbing, walking, pony-trekking, birdwatching, mountain biking, white water rafting and fishing, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park.

Walkers and Cyclists

For serious walkers, we are situated close to the foot of the Rhinog mountains. The Cader range and Snowdon are all within easy reach.


Trawsfynydd Lake

For the less ambitious, there are many pleasant walks, such as those around the Trawsfynydd lake or through the Coed y Brenin forest. The Torrent Walk and the Precipice walks at Dolgellau are well worth the effort and there are many oak woods nearby which provide excellent shorter walks.

For mountain bike enthusiasts, the new Trawsfynydd lake bike trail passes alongside the farm and we are close to the famous Coed y Brenin forest trails. We have safe storage for bikes and can provide black plastic bags and newspaper for the wet and muddy who return after risking life and limb on some of the tougher trails.  

Local Events

Sheep shearing competitions, village carnivals, sheep dog trials and Welsh Choral Evenings all offer the opportunity to mix with local people and hear the Welsh language.


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