THE WELSH SEASIDE Fairbourne

Fairbourne faces out towards the glorious Cardigan Bay, or more locally Barmouth Bay (Barmouth lies just to the north across the Mawddach Estuary)

Fairbourne also has the narrow-gauged Fairbourne Railway. There is also a mainline service which heads north towards Barmouth, Criccieth, Harlech and Pwllheli; or southwards to either Machynlleth, Aberystwyth or Shrewsbury - service is usually every 2 hours

Most visitors head to the southern edge of the long beach, probably because the tide comes in nearer, though the northern end is a lot quieter and has some nice sand dunes

It is possible to enjoy some of the day at Barmouth which would make a pleasant diversion. If not by train, you could travel by the miniature railway and take the ferry across the estuary, or if you have the time even walk across Barmouth Bridge (now free I believe). Motorists wishing to reach Barmouth would have to travel inland to the toll bridge at Penmaenpool

Formerly part of Merionethshire, Fairbourne is now part of Gwynned. The most recent status listed the population at 1174. The town will however cater for the visitor, with a fair number of shops, including a convenience shop and a chip shop

For further information:
http://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-...
http://www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/beach...
http://www.mawddachestuary.co.uk/plac...
http://www.britishbeaches.info/fairbo...
http://www.fairbournerailway.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbourne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairbou...
http://www.fairbournerailway.com/barm...
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attract...
http://www.bwlchgwynfarm.co.uk/index....

Tony