Pennal is a village in the county of Gwynedd, West Wales. The village sits alongside the A493 Aberdovey to Machynlleth road at the head of the Dovey estuary. Pennal offers peace and tranquility in the south of the Snowdonia National Park. Inside the old village church can be found a facsimile of the Pennal Letter and other items in tribute to Owain Glyndwr the leader of the Welsh Rebellion in the early 15th Century.
The Dovey estuary offers spectacular scenery …from the panoramic landscapes at the mouth of the river to the tree clad hills and valleys of the upper reaches of the Dulas and Dovey rivers. | You have a choice of a quiet stroll along the river banks, playing a round of golf, or lazing on the golden sands of Aberdovey beach ....but you also have the opportunity for wild extreme sports and activity holidays. Discover a wide choice of sporting activities available locally, whether it’s sea and river kayaking, wind surfing, surfing, or plain sailing there are opportunities for all in the Dovey estuary whether experienced sailors or beginners.