Cymer Abbey, Dolgellau

Details

Accessibility:

Abbey ruins situated immediately next to the parking area. Access is via a gateway which has a gravel slopping (left) uneven pathway through a hedgerow archway.  Grass areas within the abbey grounds and ruins are uneven. Wheelchair access is possible with care. There are no paved walkways.

Brief description:

Grade I listed Ruins of Cymer Abbey located near Llanelltyd, was founded in 1198 by Mareddudd ap Cynan and occupied by the Cistercian order of monks. Built during the Norman period, the ruins of the abbey, nave, chancel, west tower, arches and foundations of outbuildings can be seen.  CADW managed site.

Address:

Cymer Abbey, Llanellytd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2HE

Email:

cadw@gov.wales

Phone:

0300 0256000

Website:

https://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/cymer-abbey

 

Directions:

1.5 miles NW of Dolgellau, off A470 on a minor road running eastwards from it.  OS SH 722 195

Opening Times:

1st April 2018 - 31 October 2019

Open daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Transport:

TrawsCymru - Bus 35 (Stand 1) leaves from Sgwâr Eldon Square, Dolgellau. (0300 200 22 33)

Cycle Route 8 from Dolgellau

Walking from Dolgellau approximately 1hour, or Bus Route 35 bus stop on route with a further approximately half mile walk to venue.

For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0800 46 40 000

Amenities:

Limited Parking for 8 places.  No designated disability or family spaces.  Public toilets and a restaurant are situated in the nearby village of Llanelltyd.