This little walk won’t take you very long at all, coming in at a leisurely two miles in length. What it lacks in duration, however, it more than makes up for in the views department, taking you through a lovely part of the country.
On the way out, you should be following the footpath along the Cob; that way you can take the cycle path by the river on the way back again, offering you the best of both worlds.
It is a really simple walk, but a lovely one. There are plenty of beautiful flowers here – wildflowers such as the glaucium flavum (yellow horned poppy) have completely taken over the edges of the path.
The salt marsh here is incredibly important for migrating birds, so you may be able to get lucky and spot a few of them.
When you reach the end of the Cob you should take a bit of time to yourself to admire the views of the area, particularly the sights of Snowdonia, which you can continue enjoying as you make your way back along the cycle path.
After you get back to the lovely town of Porthmadog, treat yourself to an ice cream – you’ve earned it!
Image Source: CC by-SA 2.0 by Martin Bodman
Image Source: CC by-SA 2.0 by Ian Dalgliesh
Location
Located in Gwynned, Porthmadog is a perfect place to visit. Nestled amongst the Snowdonian mountain ranges alongside the Cambrian Coastline.
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Criccieth Castle
Criccieth Castle was constructed on the headland between two beaches, meaning it watches over the town from above like a sentinel. Rather a lot of the original structure is still intact, allowing visitors to see an almost complete picture of what the castle would have looked like all those centuries ago, with their imaginations filling in the gaps.
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Yr Wyffa - or Snowdon as it is known in English - is the highest mountain in Wales. It is known as the busiest mountain in Britain, because it is so popular with hikers and climbers.
Cottages around Porthmadog
Base yourself in a holiday cottage in the Porthmadog area and you can easily explore the surrounding area of Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. There's plenty to do and see in every direction from beautiful scenery to famous attractions and activities including Port Meirion and the Welsh & Highland steam Railways.
Cottages around Portmeirion
Portmeirion is a place you have to visit during your stay in North Wales. In the beautiful location of the Dwyrd Estuary the Architect Clough Willimas-Ellis created an Italianate Village. This wonderful backdrop was used as the film set for the series "The Prisoner" and is now the site of Festival Number 6 (first week in September each year). Also in the area is the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and the location gives easy access to the Llyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National Park.