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Cader Idris Llanfihangel y Pennant Path
Cader Idris, Llanfihangel y Pennant path. Step outside our garden gate onto this path leading to Cader Idris, a mountain of legend. The name in Welsh means ‘chair of Idris’. Its highest pount is Pen y Gadair (Gader), with the magical lake ‘ Llyn Cau’ near its summit.
Castell y Bere (Castle)
Castell y Bere, wild and remote. Evoking the spirit of Wales’ native castles. Built by Prince Llewelyn the Great in 1221. View our cottage in its picturesque valley from its jagged rocky outcrop and absorb its wonderful atmosphere and distinctive features
Craig yr Aderyn (Birds’ Rock)
With its abundance of of bird life, it has nesting sites of cormorants and red billed choughs. Suitable for walkers and climbers, set in an impressive historic landscape. Catch a glimpse of Cardigan Bay from its summit. Stunning!
Beaches
At Glan Cader, you can experience the sea as well as mountains. Beaches are within easy reach. A selection of family and dog friendly beaches are set in lovely locations such as Barmouth, Aberdyfi, Tywyn, Fairbourne, with information on many at our cottage
Mari Jones’ Monument
Mari (Mary) Jones was a girl who wanted a Welsh Bible of her own. At the age of 16 years, after longing for a bible for years ,walked twenty six miles in order to buy one from Llanfihangel y Pennant to Bala. Her determination inspired the formation of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The monument is just across the bridge from the cottage.
Public Footpaths
There are many paths that you can access from Glan Cader, each will delight you, from taking in the wonderful scenery to discovering beautiful plant life, trees and listening to bird song and seeing farm animals.
Talyllyn Heritage Steam Railway
Talyllyn Heritage Steam Railway runs for just over 7 miles from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol, buried deep in the mountains above Abergynolwyn, the nearest station to Glan Cader. Enjoy the journey’s spectacular scenery and its friendly café with homemade treats.
Dolgoch Falls
The falls are attractive anytime of year. A series of three waterfalls. A popular circular walk links all three waterfalls. It can be easily reached by car from Glan Cader or take the Talyllyn Steam Railway and stop at Dolgoch station.
St. Michael’s Church
In Welsh ‘Llan’ means church. Llanfihangel means St Michael’s church. It is set in a delightful location in easy walking distance form Glan Cader. It has an exhibition about the legendary Mari Jones. St. Michael’s dates from the 13th century.
Unwind and Nourish
After exploring paths from your doorstep, such as the Mari Jones Walk, you will deserve to unwind and nourish yourself with food and drink. Tyn y Cornel Hotel nestled on the banks of the beautiful Talyllyn Lake (Llyn Mwyngil) offers high standard of cuisine and various refreshments. This is the closest to the cottage. The Railway Inn in Abergynolwyn is close for a drink.