For that vintage seaside atmosphere of candy floss and donkey rides, set up your deckchair in the section closest to the town. The Blue Flag beach is never overcrowded and also has trampolines, bouncy castle and pirate ship during the Summer. If you want a quieter space for your picnic and to be closer to the sea, then venture further along the one-mile long promenade perhaps using the land train which runs the length of the promenade.

Barmouth Bridge, 150 years old in 2017. There is an honesty toll for pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Barmouth and Fairbourne. Once on the Fairbourne side, there is a path into Fairbourne itself, or you can travel up the famous Mawddach Trail along the disused railway line towards Dolgellau via the George the III pub.

Climbing haphazardly up the steep slopes at the back of the High Street, the paths and alleys of old Barmouth reveal many quaint and delightful corners. Houses seem to be built almost on top of one another in this fascinating jumble of steps and terraces.

Barmouth developed as one of the major ship building centres in Wales during the 18th & 19th centuries. The harbour still has a small fishing industry but is mainly used by pleasure craft. The estuary is home to Merioneth Yacht Club. Lining the edge of the harbour are cafes, ice-cream parlours and a pub with pleasant gardens to sit out in and watch the world go by.

Overlooking Barmouth from the hill above the town is the Cathedral-like St John's Church. Open daily for visitors and worshippers its majestic and awe-inspiring interior is truly worth the walk. Come and see its amazing C E Kemp stained glass windows, marble Font and an amazing array of carved angels and the Reredos screen.

The Barmouth Heritage Trail seeks to highlight some of the fascinating places around the centre of Barmouth that have played a part in its unique and complex history and given the town its character. The trail is in the form of a self-guided walking tour. A Trail leaflet can be purchased for £1 from the Tourist Information Centre in Barmouth station.