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Corris
Give Corris half a day: ride the Corris Railway, then the King Arthur's Labyrinth tour. Sleep elsewhere unless you have a car and want quiet.
Corris is a slate village of about 600 people in the hills of Gwynedd, on the A487 between Machynlleth and Dolgellau, at the edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Two attractions carry the visit: the restored narrow-gauge Corris Railway and the King Arthur's Labyrinth at the old Braichgoch slate mine. Everything else is walking, craft shops and a village shop-cafe. Most travellers see it as a half-day stop on the way to Machynlleth or Dolgellau, or as a quiet base for a night or two with a car.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, some attractions closed)
- Airports
- CWL · LPL
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Corris999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Corris, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village; the real risks are wet, single-track hill roads, fast A487 traffic at dusk and no phone signal on the lanes.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h 30 min by car; the nearest airport with useful connections).
- Getting aroundThe A487 runs through the village; the T2 bus (Lloyds Coaches) links Machynlleth, Corris, Dolgellau and Bangor.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake at the village shop-cafe£4–7 (≈ US$6–10)
- Sit-down mealPub or cafe main course£10–16 (≈ US$14–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Machynlleth to Corris£15–20 (≈ US$20–30)
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuest-house or B&B double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedGuest-house or B&B double room, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h 30 min by car; the nearest airport with useful connections) · LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h 30 min by car via the A55 and A487)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Feb (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Apr (13). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Corris: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
16 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The A487 runs through the village; the T2 bus (Lloyds Coaches) links Machynlleth, Corris, Dolgellau and Bangor. The railway and the craft centre are on opposite sides of the valley, so a car or a taxi makes the pairing easier; on foot allow about 20 min between them.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
T2 bus or car south on the A487
Market town with the Centre for Alternative Technology and a mainline station.
Door to door: About 30 min
T2 bus or car north on the A487
Stone town under Cadair Idris; good base for the southern Eryri hills.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via the A487 and A493, or bus with a change
Coast, beach and the Talyllyn Railway.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via Machynlleth and the A493
Estuary beach and a small harbour.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Dolgellau, or bus with a change
Beach and the Mawddach estuary bridge.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Dolgellau and the A496
Castle and long beach; a full day with the drive.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via Dolgellau and the A494
Lake and town; better as a stop on a longer drive than a return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Corris village
Hostel at the old school and a guest house; walk to the railway and the shop.
Tal-y-llyn and the A487 south
Small hotel in an 18th-century farmhouse; needs a car.
Machynlleth
About 15 min south by bus or car; more beds, food and a railway station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest-house or B&B double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Corris Railway return trip2 × £12 | £24 |
| King Arthur's Labyrinth tour2 × £20 | £40 |
| T2 bus, Machynlleth to Corris2 × £4 | £8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £36 |
| Trip total≈ £199 per person per day, bed included | £398≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Corris excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake at the village shop-cafe | £4–7 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Pub or cafe main course | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Corris Railway return trip | about £12 (≈ US$16) |
| King Arthur's Labyrinth tour | about £20 (≈ US$30) |
| Taxi Machynlleth to Corris | £15–20 (≈ US$20–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The railway and the labyrinth run seasonal timetables: check dates before you travel.
- Phone signal and fuel are patchy in the valley; fill up in Machynlleth or Dolgellau.
- Single-track lanes with passing places lead to the hills; drive slowly and give way.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Corris; the nearest consulates are in Cardiff and Manchester. US and most Commonwealth citizens: check the UK entry rules before you book.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- T2 bus, Machynlleth → Corris: about £4 (≈ US$6), 20 min
- Corris Railway return trip: about £12 (≈ US$16)
- Taxi Machynlleth → Corris: £15–20 (≈ US$20–30)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vowr)
- Ble mae'r toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
- Dw i ddim yn siarad Cymraeg — I don't speak Welsh (doo ee dhim un SHAR-ad KUM-rye-g)
Welsh is spoken widely here; English is fine everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Corris. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, some attractions closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for CWL and LPL: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: the railway and village, the craft centre and labyrinth, the Tal-y-llyn road.
- Place pages with verified seasonal cutoffs (Corris Railway, King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain fixtures so the valley can go green in a wet week.
Sources
- officialCorris Railway
- officialKing Arthur's Labyrinth
- officialCorris Craft Centre
- secondaryWikivoyage: Corris, revision 5242621 (CC BY-SA 4.0)