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Porthmadog has some fine beaches within a short drive and one of its major attractions is the very charming Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
This property is at an elevation of approximately 22 feet / 6.6 metres above sea level
Carreg Wen Beach
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 1.3 miles away. A small but very pleasant beach of fine sand forming a typical Bay shape backed by vegetation and large rocks at either End. Very near the mouth of the Afon (river) Dwyrdd as it flows out from Porthmadog into the Tremadog Bay.
Morfa Bychan Beach
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 2.2 miles away. A sandy beach looking out to Tremadog Bay backed by sand dunes - also known as Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands
Near Porthmadog - a sandy composition 2.2 miles away. A sandy beach looking out to Tremadog Bay backed by sand dunes - also known as Morfa Bychan Beach
Criccieth Beach
Near Criccieth - a sandy shingle and rocky composition 3.5 miles away.
Harlech Beach
Near Harlech - a sandy composition 4.8 miles away. A lenghty 4 mile long beach running from Harlech in the south, north to Harlech Point and the Afon Dwyyd (River Dwyryd). The beach is backed by sand dunes and good for bathing and kite surfing. Look to the north and you will see the Snowdonia mountain rang in the distance.
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Restaurant / Meal Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Early Check-in check-out
Reception Service
Free In room Tea / Coffee
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Restaurant / Meal Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Early Check-in check-out
Reception Service
Free In room Tea / Coffee
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Fishing
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Fishing
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Caernarfon Airport Caernarfon Gwynedd
LL54 5TP
14.2 miles Anglesey Airport
Llanfair yn Neubwll Isle of Anglesey
LL65 3NX
27.7 miles
Motorways
M53 Junction 2 West Kirby,Moreton
54.4 miles M53 Junction 4
Bebington, Bromborough, Clatterbridge, Neston
54.4 miles M56 Junction 16
Hoylake, Chester , Birkenhead
54.5 miles
Railway Stations
Porthmadog station code = PTM
LL49 9ND
0.9 miles Boston Lodge
station code = 6HT
LL48 6HT
1.7 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near </strong> Attractions near the Travelodge Porthmadog
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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways -
LL49 9NF
SH 56650 39192
= rings.imagined.walls Hotels nearby. 6 minutes walk
LL49 9NF
SH 56650 39192
= rings.imagined.walls Hotels nearby.
With two narrow gauge steam railways terminating in Porthmadog, the Welsh Highland Railway runs through a scenic route to Caernarfon and the Ffestiniog Railway runs to the slate mining region of Blaenau Ffestiniog
0.4m / 0.6km -
Snowdon Ranger Halt -
LL54 7YS
SH 57082 56318
= moons.rejoined.removal Hotels nearby.
LL54 7YS
SH 57082 56318
= moons.rejoined.removal Hotels nearby.
Part of the Welsh Highland Railway narrow gauge steam railway, this station lies close to Llyn Cwellyn and the National Trust Car Park
9.9m / 15.9km
Porthmadog Golf Club -
LL49 9UU
SH 54964 37154
= innovator.duck.sweetener Hotels nearby.
1.4m / 2.3km - 21 minutes walk
LL49 9UU
SH 54964 37154
= innovator.duck.sweetener Hotels nearby.
Llechwedd Slate Caverns -
LL41 3NB
SH 69864 47112
= cherub.fermented.crash Hotels nearby.
LL41 3NB
SH 69864 47112
= cherub.fermented.crash Hotels nearby.
Underground tours access by Train on the steepest cable railway in Britain
9.9m / 15.9km
Portmeirion -
LL48 6ER
SH 58956 37175
= beginning.lamppost.edge Hotels nearby. 33 minutes walk
LL48 6ER
SH 58956 37175
= beginning.lamppost.edge Hotels nearby.
A tourist destination - a Mediterranean styled village with buildings designed to a smaller scale than normal - Famed for the TV series the Prisoner
2.2m / 3.5km -
Zip World Titan -
LL41 3NB
SH 69938 47073
= crop.shuttered.culling Hotels nearby.
LL41 3NB
SH 69938 47073
= crop.shuttered.culling Hotels nearby.
Zip World Titan is an adventure attraction located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. The attraction features a series of ziplines and aerial courses that offer visitors a thrilling and unique outdoor experience.
9.9m / 15.9km
Eisteddfa Fishery & Cafe -
LL52 0PT
SH 51912 39361
= item.framework.forkful Hotels nearby.
2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk
LL52 0PT
SH 51912 39361
= item.framework.forkful Hotels nearby.
Snowdon Summit -
LL55 4UL
SH 61015 54388
= mailer.page.rewrites Hotels nearby.
9.9m / 15.9km
LL55 4UL
SH 61015 54388
= mailer.page.rewrites Hotels nearby.
Snowdon, also know as Yr Wyddfa is the highest point in England and Wales, with a summit visitors centre and Cafe, and the terminus of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. The Trigonometry point a little higher up is a popular Photographic opportunity for visitors
Elevation = 1085 Meters / 3559.7 Feet9.9m / 15.9km
Criccieth Castle -
LL52 0DP
SH 50022 37832
= walls.buyers.grove Hotels nearby. 57 minutes walk
LL52 0DP
SH 50022 37832
= walls.buyers.grove Hotels nearby.
Located a short walk from Criccieth town centre on the Llyn peninsula and on a high strategic rocky headland right on the coast. Though ruined, there is still much to see plus a gift shop and refreshments.
3.8m / 6.1km -
Glaslyn -
LL55 4NU
SH 61610 54565
= flamed.scoring.coconuts Hotels nearby.
LL55 4NU
SH 61610 54565
= flamed.scoring.coconuts Hotels nearby.
A lake located 2000 feet up set within a dramatic Cwm, (a glaciated valley) on the flanks of mount Snowdon, visible when walking up or going by the mountain railway. One of the popular walks to the summit via the miners track runs along the north shore of the lake.
10.2m / 16.4km
Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes -
LL52 0SA
SH 48976 39222
= warthog.gadget.cooked Hotels nearby.
4.3m / 6.9km -
LL52 0SA
SH 48976 39222
= warthog.gadget.cooked Hotels nearby.
Foel Goch -
LL55 4SS
SH 57083 56318
= dentures.retract.united Hotels nearby.
10.7m / 17.2km
LL55 4SS
SH 57083 56318
= dentures.retract.united Hotels nearby.
A mountain in the Snowdonia Glyderau range with Llyn Cwellyn (lake & reservoir) on its southern flanks and Llanberis to the north
Elevation = 831 Meters / 2726.4 Feet10.7m / 17.2km
Moel Hebog -
LL49 9TF
SH 56450 46935
= large.glassware.filer Hotels nearby.
4.8m / 7.7km -
LL49 9TF
SH 56450 46935
= large.glassware.filer Hotels nearby.
A mountain 783 metres (2579 feet) west of Beddgelert
Elevation = 783 Meters / 2568.9 Feet4.8m / 7.7km -
Garnedd Ugain Summit -
LL55 4UL
SH 61701 55411
= shunted.pythons.deflation Hotels nearby.
10.7m / 17.2km
LL55 4UL
SH 61701 55411
= shunted.pythons.deflation Hotels nearby.
A Welsh mountain called Crib-y-Ddysgl and the 2nd highest peak in Wales close to Snowdon summit
Elevation = 1065 Meters / 3494.1 Feet10.7m / 17.2km
Harlech Castle -
LL46 2YH
SH 58110 31288
= repeating.volcano.gloom Hotels nearby.
LL46 2YH
SH 58110 31288
= repeating.volcano.gloom Hotels nearby.
Harlech Castle is a Grade I-listed medieval castle located within the stunning scenery of the Snowdonia National Park pearched on the coast with views of nearby Mountain ranges and the sea. The castle though ruined, is still very substantial and is still impressive.
5.1m / 8.2km -
Crib Goch -
LL55 4NU
SH 62380 55181
= regret.hobby.runways Hotels nearby.
10.7m / 17.2km
LL55 4NU
SH 62380 55181
= regret.hobby.runways Hotels nearby.
A Snowdonia mountain with a steep sided ridge known as "The Knife Edge" popular with walkers near Snowdon summit
Elevation = 923 Meters / 3028.2 Feet10.7m / 17.2km
Royal St. Davids Golf Club -
LL46 2UB
SH 57788 31128
= billiard.unusable.ignoring Hotels nearby.
LL46 2UB
SH 57788 31128
= billiard.unusable.ignoring Hotels nearby.
An 18 hole, links golf course over 6629 yards on the Snowdonia National Parks west coast close to Harlech Town Centre.
5.2m / 8.4km -
Plas Heli -
LL53 5YT
SH 38329 34996
= spouting.mess.purist Hotels nearby.
LL53 5YT
SH 38329 34996
= spouting.mess.purist Hotels nearby.
The Welsh National Sailing Academy and Sailing Event Centre In Wales
11.2m / 18km
Aberglaslyn Pass -
LL55 4YG
SH 59228 46894
= bound.endlessly.expand Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YG
SH 59228 46894
= bound.endlessly.expand Hotels nearby.
A spectacular mountain pass on the A498 road south of Beddgelert, This is not a steep pass by any means but known for its beauty. The location is placed at a parking spot on the main rod
5.2m / 8.4km -
Moel Eilio -
LL55 4SS
SH 55512 57702
= opposing.workloads.digesting Hotels nearby.
11.5m / 18.5km
LL55 4SS
SH 55512 57702
= opposing.workloads.digesting Hotels nearby.
Located South West of Llanberis and it is possible to walk from the village, a mountain with large near flat slopes that are prone to high snow levels, and a walk you can also reach Snowdon summit via an alternative route.
Elevation = 726 Meters / 2381.9 Feet11.5m / 18.5km
Gelerts Grave -
LL55 4YA
SH 59045 47784
= trackers.flexibly.household Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YA
SH 59045 47784
= trackers.flexibly.household Hotels nearby.
The site of the Gelert, a legendary tale of a dog killed in error by his owner and this tale is believed to be how the village became named
5.7m / 9.2km -
Pyg Track & Miners Track Start -
LL55 4NU
SH 64737 55609
= outsiders.initiated.enormous Hotels nearby.
LL55 4NU
SH 64737 55609
= outsiders.initiated.enormous Hotels nearby.
The top of Llanberis pass (Pen-y-Pass) with a car park - the start of two walks to Snowdon summit, the miners track is the hardest, both being 7 miles
11.6m / 18.7km
Beddgelert Railway Station -
LL55 4YW
SH 58692 48127
= broccoli.doubts.change Hotels nearby.
LL55 4YW
SH 58692 48127
= broccoli.doubts.change Hotels nearby.
Part of the Welsh Highland Railway heritage steam Railway tahn runs though spectacular Snowdonia scenery from Caernarfon to Porthmadog.
5.8m / 9.3km -
Diffwys -
LL43 2AT
SH 66127 23414
= baguette.eagle.twig Hotels nearby.
11.6m / 18.7km
LL43 2AT
SH 66127 23414
= baguette.eagle.twig Hotels nearby.
A mountain in the southern area of the Snowdonia National Park with spectacular views over mountains and the Irish sea
Elevation = 750 Meters / 2460.6 Feet11.6m / 18.7km
Llyn Mair -
LL41 3AQ
SH 65244 41245
= tasteful.carefully.rules Hotels nearby.
LL41 3AQ
SH 65244 41245
= tasteful.carefully.rules Hotels nearby.
A man made lake with a car park, ideal for walking & pleasant views. The Ffestiniog Railway runs close by. With a picnic area and nature reserve close by
5.9m / 9.5km -
Bach Ventures -
LL54 7AJ
SH 53056 57971
= forwarded.examine.school Hotels nearby.
LL54 7AJ
SH 53056 57971
= forwarded.examine.school Hotels nearby.
Bach Ventures provide a number of outdoor activities in Snowdonia and can be tailored to your requirements
11.8m / 19km
Beddgelert Bikes -
LL55 4UU
SH 57951 49157
= majoring.noisy.cone Hotels nearby.
LL55 4UU
SH 57951 49157
= majoring.noisy.cone Hotels nearby.
Mountain Bike Hire in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, with trails from the centre. a wide range of bikes are available, even electric bikes .
6.3m / 10.1km -
Sygun Copper Mine -
LL55 4NE
SH 60443 48847
= boater.carefully.fried Hotels nearby.
LL55 4NE
SH 60443 48847
= boater.carefully.fried Hotels nearby.
A family attraction just over 1 mile from nearby Beddgelert. Take a self-guided underground tour, pan for gold, with a Children’s Playground, mountain views and walks plus a museum.
6.6m / 10.6km -
Ceunant Mawr Waterfall -
LL55 4TH
SH 57796 59312
= chicken.chains.crossword Hotels nearby.
LL55 4TH
SH 57796 59312
= chicken.chains.crossword Hotels nearby.
A somewhat hidden falls though it is signposted within the village to walk to . The Snowdon mountain railways passes over it and you will hear the roar or the falls before seeing it.
12.6m / 20.3km
Stwlan Dam -
LL41 3TP
SH 66483 44398
= lush.obtain.label Hotels nearby.
LL41 3TP
SH 66483 44398
= lush.obtain.label Hotels nearby.
Located high up in the Snowdon mountains at 1,650 feet it, originally a small Corrie (lake) and dammed for the Ffestiniog Hydro-Electric pumped storage scheme. It is reached by a series of narrow hairpin bends, the trek is worth it with great views of the Moelwyn range and down into the Vale of Ffestiniog
7.3m / 11.7km -
Yr Eifl Mountain -
LL54 5NB
SH 36477 44813
= zooms.bulldozer.nagging Hotels nearby.
12.6m / 20.3km
LL54 5NB
SH 36477 44813
= zooms.bulldozer.nagging Hotels nearby.
The highest point on the Lyn peninsula North Wales
Elevation = 564 Meters / 1850.4 Feet12.6m / 20.3km
Coed Y Brenin Forest Park -
LL40 2HZ
SH 72329 26887
= relies.dislodge.before Hotels nearby.
LL40 2HZ
SH 72329 26887
= relies.dislodge.before Hotels nearby.
A forest park with walks, mountain bike trails play areas and a visitors Centre with toilets.and good parking
12.7m / 20.4km
Cwmorthin Waterfall -
LL41 3ST
SH 68241 45489
= feasting.megawatt.perkily Hotels nearby.
8.5m / 13.7km -
LL41 3ST
SH 68241 45489
= feasting.megawatt.perkily Hotels nearby.
Glyder Fawr -
LL55 4NY
SH 64302 57948
= contrived.pillow.arranged Hotels nearby.
12.7m / 20.4km
LL55 4NY
SH 64302 57948
= contrived.pillow.arranged Hotels nearby.
The highest peak in the Snowdonia Glyder Fawr mountain range, located between the Ogwen Valley north and the Llanberis Pass south. The Cantilever Stone lies to the east of the summit
Elevation = 1001 Meters / 3284.1 Feet12.7m / 20.4km
Snowdon Mountain Railway -
LL55 4TY
SH 58254 59809
= intersect.tangible.chosen Hotels nearby.
LL55 4TY
SH 58254 59809
= intersect.tangible.chosen Hotels nearby.
The main station within Llanberis village to start the 4 mile steep accent of Snowdon to the summit via a narrow gauge rack and pinion rail line. The line uses a mix of traditional steam engines and newer diesel engines. There is a large car park adjacent.
12.9m / 20.8km
Mynydd Mawr -
LL54 7YT
SH 52803 54014
= hockey.microchip.latest Hotels nearby.
9.4m / 15.1km -
LL54 7YT
SH 52803 54014
= hockey.microchip.latest Hotels nearby.
A mountain in Snowdonia with several routes , and the assent from Rhyd Ddu (A4085) is popular, (also used to walk to mount Snowdon)
Elevation = 698 Meters / 2290 Feet9.4m / 15.1km -
Dolbadarn Castle -
LL55 4UB
SH 58607 59792
= different.microchip.someone Hotels nearby.
LL55 4UB
SH 58607 59792
= different.microchip.someone Hotels nearby.
Just outside Llanberis on the main road to Llanberis Pass, the castle ruins with a 50 high round tower has spectacular views over the Lynn Peris (lake) and surrounding hills
12.9m / 20.8km
Llyn Cwellyn -
LL54 7YS
SH 56412 55046
= classmate.tornado.stocks Hotels nearby.
LL54 7YS
SH 56412 55046
= classmate.tornado.stocks Hotels nearby.
A reservoir in Snowdonia feeding parts of Gwynedd and Anglesey, originally a glacial lake it was dammed at its south east end to increase capacity. There is a National Trust car park alongside the lake
9.9m / 15.9km -
Dolwyddelan Castle -
LL25 0JD
SH 72190 52353
= amplified.radar.travel Hotels nearby.
LL25 0JD
SH 72190 52353
= amplified.radar.travel Hotels nearby.
A ruined 13th century castle located on a small hill near the A470, elevated to provide good sight and defensiveness
13m / 20.9km View more hotels nearby with distances
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Travelodge Hotel?
The Harlech Beach is 4.8 miles from this Travelodge Hotel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions
Do the Travelodge Hotel rooms have tea/coffee making facilities?
Yes. Each Travelodge Hotel room has a kettle and a selection of beverages to make drinks in the room.
Does this Travelodge hotel have WiFi?
Yes there is a free Wifi option for 30 minutes use or an upgrade option, £3 for 24 hours
Do hotel Rooms offer en suite Bathrooms?
Yes, all hotels rooms have bathroom facilities in the rooms, there are also accessible options available
Do Travelodge offer free parking?
In most cases parking is free, however in busy town centres, cities and airports where space is at a premium, parking may be chargeable - see individual hotels for further information