Wales

Good Food Ride

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In food terms Wales is among the most interesting and dynamic areas in the UK, with its culinary offerings now a match for its spectacular scenery. This 67-mile trip will bring some exquisite tastes, traditional and modern, with a variety and quality of settings.

Route profile

Country: United Kingdom
Distance: 207 km
Absolute Driving time : 3 h
Recommended tour duration: 1 Day
Best touring season: Apr. - Oct.

Route course

Aberaeron - Aberystwyth - Machynlleth - Corris - Tywyn - Snowdonia National Park - Penmaenpool

Route character

Track
exhilarating 2 relaxing
Landscape
wild 2 picturesque
Destinations
intellectual 2 pleasurable

Comments:
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Destinations

  • Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    The historic coral painted harbour side cottage, built around 1811, is a lovely and peaceful retreat on Aberaeron harbour. The harbour side restaurant and bar serve the best of local produce and have been included in the Good Food Guide since it opened in 2002. From the open kitchen, the team of chefs produce a seasonal menu – with favourites being Welsh Black fillet steaks, local lobster, bread freshly baked, a spicy crab risotto and locally sourced organic vegetables.

    Address:
    The Harbourmaster Hotel Pen Gei, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales, SA46 0BA, Wales
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Restaurant open daily from 12:00 – 14:30 and 18:30 – 21:00 hrs, Bar open daily from 12:00 – 14:30 and 18:00 – 21:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.harbour-master.com
  • Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    The name is Spanish in origin, “ultramarine” meaning delicatessen and “comida” meaning food. It sources the most tantalizing ingredients from specially chosen artisan producers using sustainable farming practices in Spain and France, such as salamis, cheeses, olive oils and pastas to provide a truly rich selection of high quality food. The shop sells foods and drinks which reflect the true taste of Welsh, French and Spanish landscapes.

    Address:
    The Ultracomida Delicatessen 31 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LN, Wales
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily, Mon. – Sat. from 10:00 – 16:30 hrs, Sunday open from 10:00 – 21:00 hrs
  • Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    Corris Craft Centre is comprised of ten individual craft workshops, each producing a range of hand-crafted products which range from traditional to contemporary. Visitors to the Craft Centre will see the craftspeople at work and can buy directly from them. Situated in the grounds of King Arthur’s Labyrinth and Bards’ Quest, the Corris Craft Centre Café is bright with stunning views. Locally sourced ingredients are used to create a fantastic menu with a Welsh twist.

    Address:
    Corris Craft Centre Corris, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 9RF, Wales
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    May – October, open daily from 10:00 – 17:00 hrs, November, March and April, open Wed. – Sun. from 10:00 – 17:00 hrs, closed December – second week of February
    Further information:
    www.corriscraftcentre.co.uk
  • Countries: United Kingdom
    Category: Food & drink

    The magnificent country house hotel is set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park close to the market town, Dolgellau. This stylish hotel is perfect for relaxing while enjoying great food and wines. If you want to be more energetic, there are a number of activities including mountain biking, fishing, walking, golf and pony trekking. The hotel's head chef and his team produce contemporary British food from home grown herbs and vegetables from the hotel gardens along and local suppliers.

    Address:
    Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL40 1YB, Wales
    Parking:
    Parking available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily, Mon. – Sat. from 12:00 – 14:00 and 19:00 – 21:30 hrs, Sunday open from 12:00 – 14:00 and 19:00 – 21:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.penhall.co.uk