Explore Southern Snowdonia

key events

If you are looking for an action packed stay in Snowdonia you won’t be disappointed. All year round the Dolgellau area hosts activities ranging from Farmers’ markets to sporting events pitting man (and woman) against mountain. Use this list of major annual highlights to plan your visit to Dolgellau or search for what’s on while you’re here using the form below.
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MonthEventLocation
February Tarren Hendre Fell Race Abergynolwyn
March Mawddach Goldrush Mountain Bike Challenge Coed Y Brenin
March Aran Fell Race and Fun Run Llanuwchllyn
May Cader Idris Fell Race and Junior Races Dolgellau
May Harlech Triathlon Harlech
June Bala Middle Distance Triathlon Bala
June Cerist Sprint Triathlon Machynlleth
July Dolgellau 5-Mile Road Race and Fun Run Dolgellau
July Dolgellau Summer Fair Dolgellau
July Tyn Y Groes Fell Race Ganllwyd
July Sesiwn Fawr Music Festival Dolgellau
August Race The Train Tywyn
September Bala Standard Distance Triathlon Bala
October Penmaenpool 10-Mile Trail race and Fun Run Penmaenpool
October Snowdonia Marathon Llanberis
October Coed Y Brenin Off Road Duathlon Coed Y Brenin
November Victorian Train Talyllyn
November Barmouth Motocross Weekend Barmouth
November Rhobell Fawr Fell Race and Fun Run Llanfachreth
December Santa Train Bala