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Porthmadog came about after William Madocks (a guess this is where the name of the town derives from) built a sea wall, the Cob to reclaim land from the sea for farming use. The diversion of the river caused it to scour out a new natural harbour deep enough for small ships and the first public wharves appeared in 1825. Quarry companies followed, with wharves along the shore mainly for the transport of slate and due to this the town grew in population and importance.

Any shoes are suitable for this scenic escape from Porthmadog high street.

A great place to watch the sunset

Palace Street in Caernarfon was awarded the "Welsh Rising Star" award at the Great British High Street Awards 2019! The beautiful street is becoming increasingly popular with independent shops and has attracted additional shoppers in recent years. As a visitor, it is worth a detour to visit one of the many cafes or restaurants, or to browse the local shops.

These echoed imperial Roman architecture, especially the walls of Constantinople. They also recalled the Welsh myth of Macsen Wledig, who dreamed of a great fort at the mouth of a river – ‘the fairest that man ever saw’. So Caernarfon is a castle of dreams. A legend brought to life. Even after 700 years it still stirs the imagination like no other Welsh castle.

Castell Caernarfon is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone. Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at the same time. This gigantic building project eventually took 47 years and cost a staggering £25,000. The castle was born out of bitter war with Welsh princes. So of course its immense curtain walls and daunting King’s Gate were designed to withstand assault. But the polygonal towers, eagle statues and multi-coloured masonry sent a more subtle message.

Porhmadog is set on the Glaslyn estuary on the very edge of Snowdonia National Park. It is simply the gateway to one of the most incredible and beautiful parts of the UK. The town’s stunning seaside setting is the ideal base to discover spectacular surrounding mountain and coastal vistas on your bike. The views from Porthmadog marina and harbour are particularly gorgeous. The sublime outline of the nearby bulk of Moel y Gest and the obvious tranquil sea views make for a great setting to drop your heartbeat down a notch or two. You simply could not have a better place for a break off the bike.

Each labeled in Welsh and English.