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Aberdyfi

Aberdyfi [1] (Aberdovey) is a village in Gwynedd. It lies at the mouth of the river Dyfi, from which it derives it's name. Aberdyfi is a holiday resort, traditionally popular with golfers and sailors but also with more adrenaline-driven sportspeople, and is home to Britain's Best Beach Donkey. The village marks the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park.

Travel to Aberdyfi & Visa Requirements

By Rail

Aberdyfi is served by the Cambrian Line, operated by Arriva Trains Wales [2]. There are 2 stations, the request only Penhelig at the eastern end of the village, and Aberdyfi, at the western end of the village.

By Road

Aberdyfi is on the A493 Machynlleth to Tywyn road

By Sea

Aberdyfi Harbour has facilities for visiting yachts. The Harbour Master can be contacted on 01654 767626.

Tours & Getting around Aberdyfi

Aberdyfi is easy to get around on foot, though some streets away from the harbour front can be quite steep.

Cycle Hire

is available in nearby Tywyn

Car Hire

Trefeddian Car Hire 01654 767863

Taxis

Dyfi Cabs 07831 551538/07773 385335

Aberdyfi attractions and sightseeing

Aberdyfi city tours

  • Aberdovey Golf Club [3]. 01654 767493. A popular Championship links course.
  • Dovey Yacht Club [4]. 01654 767607.
  • Walk up to the Bandstand on the hill above the village centre, for great views acrosss the village and the estuary.
    • For a more strenuous walk, but one which will reward you with even better views, follow Copperhill St uphill from the village and keep on walking as it turns into a steep country lane. Eventually this leads to the mythical Bearded Lake (Llyn Barfog), scene of a battle between King Arthur and a monster called the Afanc. Arthur's horse left its hoofprint in a nearby rock known as Carn March Arthur. The lake is also the scene of another well-known legend regarding a local farmer and his herd of magic fairy cows. Follow signs to the nearby Echo which is mildly entertaining. If you have a car you can drive up the hill until the tarmac runs out, and leave the car. From here it's only a short walk to the lake.
  • Fish for crabs off the jetty. Kids love it. Hooks, Lines and bait can be bought from shops around the harbour, including Dyfi Marine (see "Buy").
  • Dyfi Donkeys, Next to the Children's playground by the beach, ☎ 07717 020344. Every weekend May-Sep, daily during school holidays. Donkey rides for kids along the beach. Aberdyfi beach had been without the traditional donkeys for many years, but they returned in 2005. Note there is a maximum weight limit of 8 stone (51kg). In 2008 Del-Boy was named Britain's best beach donkey by The Donkey Sanctuary [5] at their annual awards.

    This page was last edited at 11:25, on 19 December 2008 by Mark Sheffield. Based on work by Wikitravel user(s) Morph.

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