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Fairbourne © John Rawlings

Fairbourne [no Welsh translation] is a village on the coast of Barmouth Bay to the south of the estuary of the River Mawddach in north Wales, surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. Before the resort was built the coastal area was known as Morfa Henddol, while the outcrop now occupied by the Fairbourne Hotel was called Ynysfaig.

Fairbourne railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Railway, which runs from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.

The Blue Flag beach at Fairbourne is a two mile stretch of beach, backed by steep pebble banks, which exposes a vast amount of golden sandy beaches from mid-tide level. At the northern end the beach joins the Mawddach Estuary, while at the southern end of the beach is squeezed between sheer cliffs and the sea. The beach is an attractive venture for people exercising their dogs, however, during the summer months there is a dog ban enforced on the central area. There is sufficient access to the beach for those visitors with prams and/or wheelchairs, making this a welcoming rural location for all. The beach is fronted by tank traps dating from the Second World War; known locally as "Dragon's Teeth," they did their job well, as no German tank managed to land on Fairbourne beach !

Fairbourne was founded as a seaside resort by Arthur McDougall (of flour making fame), and attractions in the village include the Fairbourne Railway. Ferries sail from the seaward end of the Fairbourne Railway to Barmouth/Abermaw.

Golf in Fairbourne:
Fairbourne Golf Club Ltd
   Penrhyn Drive North
   Fairbourne
   Gwynedd
   LL38 2DJ
01341 250979


Hotels in Fairbourne: Fairbourne Hotel Co Ltd Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2HQ 01341 250203 Springfield Hotel Beach Road Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2PX 01341 250414

B&B's/Guesthouses in Fairbourne: Panteinion Hall Ffordd Panteinion Friog Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2TJ 01341 250519 Sea View Friog Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2NX 01341 250388

Campsites/Caravans in Fairbourne: Bwlchgwyn Farm Coast Road Fairbourne Gwynedd LL39 1BX 01341 250107 http://www.bwlchgwynfarm.co.uk/

Cafes in Fairbourne: Harlequin Cafe 3 Beach Road Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2PZ 01341 250007

Misc in Fairbourne: Rowen Indoor Nature Centre Beach Road Fairbourne Gwynedd LL38 2PZ 01341 250362

‘Beddgelert’ on the Fairbourne Railway

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