Fairbourne
| Fairbourne | |
 Fairbourne viewed from Golwen slate quarry |
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  Fairbourne |
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| Population | 1,174 |
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| OS grid reference | SH614130 |
| Community | Arthog |
| Principal area | Gwynedd |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FAIRBOURNE |
| Postcode district | LL38 |
| Dialling code | 01341 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Welsh Assembly | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
Coordinates: 52°41′49″N 4°03′11″W / 52.697°N 4.053°W
Fairbourne is a village on the coast of Barmouth Bay to the south of the estuary of the River Mawddach in Gwynedd, surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. Before the seaside resort was built the coastal area was known as Morfa Henddol, while the outcrop now occupied by the Fairbourne Hotel was called Ynysfaig. Fairbourne was founded as a seaside resort by Arthur McDougall (of flour making fame.) It is in an area listed by Gwynedd council for managed retreat due to rising sea levels.[1]
The original Fairbourne Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in the early 1890s. The club disappeared in the early 1960s.[2]
Attractions
Beach
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 known as "Dragon's Teeth" dating from the Second World War.
Railway and Ferry
The Fairbourne Railway has provided a link from the village to Penrhyn Point for over a century. It runs regular passenger services between April and October.
The Barmouth Ferry sails from the seaward end of the Fairbourne Railway to Barmouth/Abermaw.
Transport
Fairbourne railway station is served by the Cambrian Coast Railway, which runs from Machynlleth to Pwllheli and operated by Arriva Trains Wales
Lloyds Coaches also operate a regular bus service to Dolgellau and Tywyn
References
- ↑ Thomas, Rhidian (11 February 2014). "Sea level threat to force retreat of communities in Wales". BBC News. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ “Fairbourne Golf Club”, “Golf’s Missing Links”.
- W.J.Milner Rails through the Sand. Rail Romances, Chester, 1996. ISBN 1-900622-00-9
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Fairbourne. |
