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Arthur`s Quoit
Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd LL43 - Wales, UK

Arthur`s Quoit is the name given to a Neolithic burial chamber located near Corsygedol above Talybont. It is said that King Arthur threw the capstone from a nearby mountain called Moelfre, and the indentations on the stone are the marks...
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Attractions near Arthur`s Quoit
A selection of attractions close to Arthur`s Quoit:
Dinas Oleu  (5.7 Miles)
The gorse covered hillside above Barmouth known as Dinas Oleu has the distinction of being the first property to be given to the National Trust....
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Round House  (5.7 Miles)
On a small hill near Barmouth`s harbour stands an unusual, small, round building. Built in 1834, when Barmouth was a busy port, it served as...
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Panorama Walk  (6.5 Miles)
The Panorama Walk leads to a spectacular viewpoint of the Mawddach estuary. From this heather clad summit almost the entire estuary is visible and views...
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Harlech Castle  (7 Miles)
Harlech Castle is one of the four great castles in Wales that was constructed for Edward I. It is a World Heritage site and was...
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Fairbourne Railway  (8.2 Miles)
The Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway originated as a horse-drawn tramway for carrying building materials to develop the small seaside resort of Fairbourne. It was...
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Arthog Bog Nature Reserve  (8.6 Miles)
This nature reserve is part of an Afon Mawddach Site of Special Scientific Interest. During the 1800s peat was cut in the bog and taken...
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Penmaenpool Reedbed  (10.4 Miles)
This Site of Special Scientific Interest is one of the largest areas of common reed in Wales. It is an important breeding site for wetland...
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Cymer Abbey  (10.4 Miles)
This remote abbey was founded in 1198 by the Cistercian order for the mother abbey at Cwmhir in Powys. The monks farmed sheep and bred...
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Portmeirion Village  (10.7 Miles)
From murals to colonades, pantheons to piazzas, Portmeirion has something for everyone. See the original Golden Buddha from the Ingrid Bergman film - ‘The Inn...
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Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre  (12.6 Miles)
Coed y Brenin is a beautiful forest with a range of habitats where visitors can follow footpaths or mountain bike trails. These range from easy...
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Llandecwyn  (12.7 Miles)
In a beautiful setting overlooking Tremadog Bay, Llandecwyn is a small pilgrim place for quiet prayer, simple hospitality, and thoughtful conversation. Individuals and groups of...
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Ffestiniog Railway  (12.8 Miles)
The Ffestiniog Railway was built in 1836 to carry slates from the mines down to the harbour at Porthmadog and claims to be the oldest...
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Welsh Highland Railway  (13.6 Miles)
The Welsh Highland Railway is a friendly and intimate piece of transport history, offering visitors the chance to travel through some of the most charming...
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Mary Jones Cottage  (14.3 Miles)
Mary Jones of Llanfihangel-y-pennant is famous in Wales as in the year 1800, at the age of 15, she walked barefoot to Bala to buy...
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Bird Rock  (14.5 Miles)
Bird Rock, a prominent feature in the Dysynni Valley, is the only inland nesting site for cormorants in Europe. Known in Welsh as Craig yr...
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