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Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd.
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RNLI Boathouse, The Promenade, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL42 1NF. The
Visitor Centre contains a pictorial history of Barmouth Lifeboat
Station plus some artefacts pertaining to the lifeboats. There
are also some pictures of Barmouth in Victorian times. A viewing
gallery for Barmouth's Mersey class lifeboat has been installed.
The Visitor Centre also houses the RNLI souvenir and gift shop.
Location: In the centre of Barmouth.
Harlech Castle, Harlech
Tel: 01766 780552. Harlech Castle is built on a rocky outcrop,
gazing out over the land and sea, keeping a watchful eye over
Snowdonia. The English monarch Edward1 built it in the late 13th
century to fulfil this very role. A long siege here during the
Wars of the Roses inspired the stirring song "Men of Harlech".
About 10 miles north of Barmouth.
Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway, Beach Road, Fairbourne,
Gwynedd LL38 2EX. Tel: 01341 250362. The Fairbourne and Barmouth
Railway extends two and a half miles between Fairbourne Village
and Penrhyn Point where it connects with a ferry which takes
passengers across the Afon Mawddach to Barmouth. Four Steam Engines
operate passenger services along the 12 ¼ inch Gauge track.
www.fairbournerailway.com. Location: On the outskirts of Barmouth.
Cymmer Abbey, near Dolgellau.
Cymmer Abbey was founded in 1198. The buildings were never completed
and of the church, only the nave was ever built. The situation
is typically Cistercian, in a remote valley with fast-flowing
streams. Today the site is in the care of the Welsh Historic
Monuments. Remains of the church and of the cloister layout can
be viewed by the public. About 9 miles northeast of Barmouth.
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