Thanks for posting this....it brought back happy memories. From holidaying in a cottage overlooking the river and an old printing works, to kipping in a car on the car park near the fire station. A sleepy afternoon watching club cricket as the cars took your route out of town over the bridge. The narrow streets speak of a time before the car. My snapshot of "Dolly"...wet Thursday afternoon and homes churning out the sweet smell of fires burning Welsh coal! Lovely.
Too bad I didn't get to visit Wales after seeing this! Got to love that old world charm with that country scenery. However, I remember now why we walked or rode bicycles everywhere in England. We aren't used to those twisty narrow roads here in Yankland! lol!
Almost every town/village is like this in Wales, all similar yet entirely different! Only 3500 people live here. No 2 buildings are the same, every one has hundreds of old stories dating back hundreds, if not thousands of year! These roads aren't that narrow compared to some! I've been down ones where you have to fold both mirrors in! lol
I have many fond memories of Dolgellau. Used to come up to there to camp in the late 80s, and climb Cader Idris (coming down via the scree slope). I remember a hardware store in the town whiCh sold everything, and buying freshly baked bread first thing in the morning. Love the place so much that I brought my American wife to see it last year. We parked and ate fish and chips in front of the building with the fake window (seen on the right at 3.16). Thanks for sharing :-)
Not sure where that is!? My vid is definitley in Dolgellau! Alot of Welsh towns look the same as they are very old and use stone to build and due to them being in the Snowdonia National Park, they have to have stale roofs too. Even new builds must have at least two sides made of stone and a slate roof.
Thanks for posting this....it brought back happy memories. From holidaying in a cottage overlooking the river and an old printing works, to kipping in a car on the car park near the fire station. A sleepy afternoon watching club cricket as the cars took your route out of town over the bridge. The narrow streets speak of a time before the car. My snapshot of "Dolly"...wet Thursday afternoon and homes churning out the sweet smell of fires burning Welsh coal! Lovely.
MegaGARFISH 5 months ago
Lived in Dolgellau, worked in the Royal Ship hotel there. Lovely place, downside nothing much to do there and no drinking on Sunday.
willbgoode1 1 year ago
U driv like a stud
GwenniEniwez 2 years ago
Ha ha! Check my new wheels!
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
beautiful town. thanks for the video
goshawkua 2 years ago
Welcome
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
my grandfather & mother come from here a place called plasgwyn on cader rd my aunt sold it a while ago lots of happy memories
studdsy 2 years ago
If that was a thursday youd notice all the idiots outside the court building having a smoke!
funguysmall 2 years ago
Too bad I didn't get to visit Wales after seeing this! Got to love that old world charm with that country scenery. However, I remember now why we walked or rode bicycles everywhere in England. We aren't used to those twisty narrow roads here in Yankland! lol!
CatalinaSafari73 2 years ago
Almost every town/village is like this in Wales, all similar yet entirely different! Only 3500 people live here. No 2 buildings are the same, every one has hundreds of old stories dating back hundreds, if not thousands of year! These roads aren't that narrow compared to some! I've been down ones where you have to fold both mirrors in! lol
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Have you done one of Cader road, going up the hill from one end of the town to the other?
Cader1dris 2 years ago
No sorry.
D41H4T5U 2 years ago
Blimey, small world, had a nose of this and spotted my dads' car ( the blue focus)following him up the the road.
alfieeast191207 3 years ago
Small world indeed, what a coincidence. You live nearby?
D41H4T5U 3 years ago
I live in dolgellau but my dad lives in Barmouth. the bugger never said he was in town, he could of come up for a cuppa! ;-)
alfieeast191207 3 years ago
A gorgeous town. A maze of streets that invite the visitor to explore.
Will be going again, more exploring to be done.
Thanks for this great video view.
Himasas 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment! i know a good B&B to stay at next time you're thinking of coming
;)
D41H4T5U 3 years ago
Like the tortoise, we carry our own B&B on our backs :)
However, the thought is appreciated. Thanks.
Himasas 3 years ago
Yes it is a very nice small town, glad you enjoyed it here. you must return one day soon...
:)
D41H4T5U 3 years ago
I have many fond memories of Dolgellau. Used to come up to there to camp in the late 80s, and climb Cader Idris (coming down via the scree slope). I remember a hardware store in the town whiCh sold everything, and buying freshly baked bread first thing in the morning. Love the place so much that I brought my American wife to see it last year. We parked and ate fish and chips in front of the building with the fake window (seen on the right at 3.16). Thanks for sharing :-)
myoldreteacher 3 years ago
glad you enjoyed it! Dolgellau is a nice town
:)
D41H4T5U 3 years ago
this looks like "blenavon"???? sorry cant spell it. are welsh towns the same? still lovely vid luv ya x x x
addikted69 3 years ago
Not sure where that is!? My vid is definitley in Dolgellau! Alot of Welsh towns look the same as they are very old and use stone to build and due to them being in the Snowdonia National Park, they have to have stale roofs too. Even new builds must have at least two sides made of stone and a slate roof.
D41H4T5U 3 years ago
first speed bump was funny! lol
bonnieisbest 3 years ago
Yes i have lived here for 11 years now. Have you been here before? Did you like it if so?
D41H4T5U 3 years ago