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The Cambrian Railway
The Cambrian Railway line takes you to Pwllheli, Harlech,
Barmouth, Tywyn and Machynlleth.
The Harbour
Pen Cei (Meaning head of the Quay)
Located behind the Maritime Museum, this area used to be
a hive of activity. There was boat building and repair, general
merchandise traffic in and out of the port, and slate wharves
for each slate quarry company with tracks from the railway
to load at the harbour. From Pen Cei, you can walk past
the Yacht Club and boat yards to Borth y Gest. Today, it is
a popular setting where you can sit and watch the pleasure
boats and small yachts that now use the harbour.
The Maritime Museum
Located behind the Tourist Information Office by Oakley
Wharf beside the Harbour, the Maritime Museum is a
fascinating place to while away your time. The curator might
regale you with the town’s history, and tell you of the last ship
– The Gestiana - to be built in the port which was lost on
its maiden voyage in 1913. Many believed this was because
when she was launched, the champagne bottle failed to
break on her bows!
Grisiau Mawr
Translated at the ‘Big Steps’, these were constructed, probably
in the mid-1800s, to connect Pen Cei with Y Garth. The views
from the hill, looking down over the estuary, the Cob, Ballast
Quay and towards Snowdonia and the Cambrian coast, are
quite spectacular.
Y Ganolfan
The community centre is located next to the Tourist
Information Centre in the High Street. Look out for concerts
and other social activities staged frequently throughout the
summer. Friday night is Bingo night throughout the year!
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