Visitors to Britain have long been lured by its rich history, legends and natural beauty. But while many tourists content themselves with Stonehenge and the Tower of London, those seeking a taste of mythical, ancient Britain would do well to head west to Gwynedd in North Wales. Image The Mawddach estuary, seen from a viewpoint above Barmouth, is the starting point for a journey through Gwynedd. Here, legends, language and landscape conjure a compelling evocation of both ancient and modern Wales.