Crossing the heart of Snowdonia as Barmouth brilliance beckons

Start the day with 3 of the 7 wonders of Wales!

Take a wander round wonderful Wrexham and head for St. Giles’ Church with its 16th-century tower, resplendent in great Gothic glory. Check out the tomb of Elihu Vale and the 15th Century All Saints Church in Gresford, with its two sets of bells – the only church in the world to hold this feat!

Well earned waffles at Wrexham Bakeshop & Cafe

A few yards from the Bus Station and there’s a fab selection of cakes, bread and pastries to whet your appetite before making your journey south! For the sweet-toothed, the waffles and ice cream is highly recommended too!

Board the 11:03 T3 bus from Wrexham Bus Station Stand 5

A terrific Traws Cymru treat unfolds as the bus makes its way out of the enthralling town of Wrexham, through luscious classic Welsh countryside before Snowdonia awaits and the incredible view from the window of the beautiful Bala Lake against a backdrop of stunning mountains and much more!

Alight the bus at Dolgellau Eldon Square

Lunch beckons and no better place than Y Sospan which is in Queen’s Square, a few minutes from the bus stop. Homemade haute cuisine and light snacks are on offer. With a lovely range of locally-sourced delicious food, from soup to scallops, steak to sticky toffee pudding – there really is something for everyone in this fabulous Grade II listed building which was formerly a courthouse and gaol! Interesting historic features abound here, including the Gaol door, slate floor, plaster frieze and royal coat of arms!

Enjoy a wander round the amazing shops here, where it's a trove of treasures

Siop Medi with its fab jewellery and super window display is worth checking out, so too Dylanwad wine shop with all sorts of wine, including from Welsh vineyards, Llaethlliw and Monthgomery.

A wander round the pretty and twisting streets of this captivating town is highly recommended before getting on-board the bus again – there are  over 230 houses in Dolgellau identified on urban conservation lists – the highest concentration for any town in Wales!

Hop on the bus again at Dolgella Eldon Square

Coastal bound towards Barmouth this delightful scenic sojourn continues. The view from the window is a real delight as the bus meanders back and forth close to the coast, before nestling itself into the fascinating town of Barmouth.

Arrive in blissful Barmouth

Though the early evening dark is descending, there’s a great ambience about Barmouth and no better felt that wandering across the beautiful Barmouth Bridge and appreciating the stunning Mawddach estuary and views towards the harbour. In daylight, you may even spot some dolphins!

For a fun evening then, head to the Dragon Theatre, cleverly converted from an old chapel. It offers a regular programme of events throughout the year!

If it’s just a day out you are enjoying, then your stay in Barmouth is brief – the last bus back is at 18:33 arriving back in Wrexham at 20:55. However, an overnight stay is highly recommended and in doing so there’s plenty of opportunities the next day for walks to many of Snowdonia’s finest peaks and also coastal trails. Barmouth is a classic seaside resort with a brilliant sandy beach to relax, build sandcastles, do some crabbing or just take in the fine views and in high season, the usual seaside capers, donkey rides, amusements, candy floss and much more!