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Little Italy of Corris – Corris loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesUnited KingdomWalesNorth WalesGwyneddCorris
Little Italy of Corris – Corris loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws
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Little Italy of Corris – Corris loop from Esgairgeiliog Ceinws
02:05
6.82km
240m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Bus stop
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1
62 m
Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
2
278 m
Corris Institute
Highlight • Historical Site
The Corris Institute is a charming Grade II listed building in the village of Corris. Built in 1911 in the late Medieval vernacular revival style, the Institute serves as a community centre and post office, amongst other things.
Source: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/403579
Source: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/403579
Tip by
3
1.05 km
Little Italy Miniature Italian Village
Highlight • Structure
Little Italy has to be the most beautiful incredible place I’ve ever seen to date. A hidden gem engulfed in the ancient welsh jungle and its greenery has revealed even more of its fascinating secrets and an the amount of incredible mysteries to be left for us to enjoy and explore and uncover the hundreds of ornate Mediterranean-style structures. Volunteers at the site, dubbed the "Little Italy" of southern Eryri , have been astounded by the amount of the number of the 100’s of these miniature of replica Italian buildings built and nestled within a small woodland. That’s now been dubbed as the “Welsh Jungle”
Over a quarter of a century Mr Bourne hauled thousands of buckets of water and ballast from the Afon Deri in the valley below to be mixed with concrete to make mortar. A modest Datsun 4x4 and trailer did some of the heavy lifting but, for the final stretch, up through the garden, sheer physical strength was required. The area is dotted with iconic Italian structures ranging from the Duomo of Florence to the Rialto Bridge of Venice. Among the more recent finds are some unexpected elements a miniature Italian and English version of villages, a cat cemetery, and what appears to be a Venetian canal, which may have once carried flowing water. Each discovery further amplifies the admiration and dedication of Jonathan Fell holds and cares for the site's as creators, to honour the man who took over 25 years to build such an impressive site. His name Mark Bourne he and his wife Muriel both together had built. The incredible homage to one of that is an Italian architecture, located on the fringes of the village of Corris, located between Dolgellau and Machynlleth, as a testament to their obsession, perseverance, and creativity. To replica the renowned Italianate village of the Portmeirion village that’s located in Porthmadog.
Over a quarter of a century Mr Bourne hauled thousands of buckets of water and ballast from the Afon Deri in the valley below to be mixed with concrete to make mortar. A modest Datsun 4x4 and trailer did some of the heavy lifting but, for the final stretch, up through the garden, sheer physical strength was required. The area is dotted with iconic Italian structures ranging from the Duomo of Florence to the Rialto Bridge of Venice. Among the more recent finds are some unexpected elements a miniature Italian and English version of villages, a cat cemetery, and what appears to be a Venetian canal, which may have once carried flowing water. Each discovery further amplifies the admiration and dedication of Jonathan Fell holds and cares for the site's as creators, to honour the man who took over 25 years to build such an impressive site. His name Mark Bourne he and his wife Muriel both together had built. The incredible homage to one of that is an Italian architecture, located on the fringes of the village of Corris, located between Dolgellau and Machynlleth, as a testament to their obsession, perseverance, and creativity. To replica the renowned Italianate village of the Portmeirion village that’s located in Porthmadog.
Tip by
4
1.07 km
Little Italy of Corris
Highlight • Structure
Little Italy - This has to be the most amazing place I’ve ever seen to date on a hike. Unfortunately in disrepair though.
A hidden gem engulfed in the ancient welsh jungle and its greenery has revealed even more of its fascinating secrets and an the amount of incredible mysteries to be left for us to enjoy and explore and uncover the hundreds of ornate Mediterranean-style structures. Volunteers at the site, dubbed the "Little Italy" of southern Eryri , have been astounded by the amount of the number of the 100’s of these miniature of replica Italian buildings built and nestled within a small woodland. That’s now been dubbed as the “Welsh Jungle”
Over a quarter of a century Mr Bourne hauled thousands of buckets of water and ballast from the Afon Deri in the valley below to be mixed with concrete to make mortar. A modest Datsun 4x4 and trailer did some of the heavy lifting but, for the final stretch, up through the garden, sheer physical strength was required. The area is dotted with iconic Italian structures ranging from the Duomo of Florence to the Rialto Bridge of Venice. Among the more recent finds are some unexpected elements a miniature Italian and English version of villages, a cat cemetery, and what appears to be a Venetian canal, which may have once carried flowing water. Each discovery further amplifies the admiration and dedication of Jonathan Fell holds and cares for the site's as creators, to honour the man who took over 25 years to build such an impressive site. His name Mark Bourne he and his wife Muriel both together had built. The incredible homage to one of that is an Italian architecture, located on the fringes of the village of Corris, located between Dolgellau and Machynlleth, as a testament to their obsession, perseverance, and creativity. To replica the renowned Italianate village of the Portmeirion village that’s located in Porthmadog.
A hidden gem engulfed in the ancient welsh jungle and its greenery has revealed even more of its fascinating secrets and an the amount of incredible mysteries to be left for us to enjoy and explore and uncover the hundreds of ornate Mediterranean-style structures. Volunteers at the site, dubbed the "Little Italy" of southern Eryri , have been astounded by the amount of the number of the 100’s of these miniature of replica Italian buildings built and nestled within a small woodland. That’s now been dubbed as the “Welsh Jungle”
Over a quarter of a century Mr Bourne hauled thousands of buckets of water and ballast from the Afon Deri in the valley below to be mixed with concrete to make mortar. A modest Datsun 4x4 and trailer did some of the heavy lifting but, for the final stretch, up through the garden, sheer physical strength was required. The area is dotted with iconic Italian structures ranging from the Duomo of Florence to the Rialto Bridge of Venice. Among the more recent finds are some unexpected elements a miniature Italian and English version of villages, a cat cemetery, and what appears to be a Venetian canal, which may have once carried flowing water. Each discovery further amplifies the admiration and dedication of Jonathan Fell holds and cares for the site's as creators, to honour the man who took over 25 years to build such an impressive site. His name Mark Bourne he and his wife Muriel both together had built. The incredible homage to one of that is an Italian architecture, located on the fringes of the village of Corris, located between Dolgellau and Machynlleth, as a testament to their obsession, perseverance, and creativity. To replica the renowned Italianate village of the Portmeirion village that’s located in Porthmadog.
Tip by
5
2.91 km
Abercwmeiddaw Quarry Rock Tunnels
Highlight • Structure
The Abercwmeiddaw quarry was a slate quarry that operated between the 1840s and 1938. Local famous double drill. Dont wake up bats during visiting please.
Tip by
6
2.93 km
Abercwmeiddaw Quarry Pool
Highlight • Natural
At the centre of Abercwmeiddaw Quarry there is a small pool, not really big enough to be called a lake, but it is a pretty, unspoiled and peaceful spot.
Tip by
7
5.51 km
Afon Deri Footbridge
Highlight • Bridge
A pretty, metal footbridge across the bubbling Afon Deri, which further down the valley flows through Corris.
Tip by
8
6.45 km
Corris
Highlight • Historical Site
A former slate village with a certain type of raw beauty, Corris is a little tourist honeypot. It is set within the Dyfi Forest and boasts a few attractions such as a craft centre, a centre for alternative technology, along with a narrow-gauge railway and museum. Ohhh did I mention bike trails? It has a never ending supply of them!
Tip by
B
6.82 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.21 km
2.08 km
300 m
215 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.63 km
1.95 km
1.52 km
724 m
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