Things to do
The Talyllyn Railway is a narrow-gauge preserved railway running for 7.25 miles from Tywyn on the coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn.
Cader Idris is a mountain in Gwynedd which lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau and its highest point is 2930ft. Walk to the summit or stop at the lake for a picnic.
Lake Vyrnwy - Its stone-built dam built in the 1880s, was the first of its kind in the world. It is a popular destination for days out, and for bird watchers, cyclists and hikers.
Beautiful Aberdyfi and the Dyfi valley.
Visit the very scenic Llyn Tegid – Wales’s largest natural lake.
Snowdon – Wales’s highest mountain. The summit can be reached by a number of well-known paths, and by the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a rack and pinion railway opened in 1896 which carries passengers the 4.7 miles from Llanberis to the summit station.
Dyfi Ospreys Project - The Dyfi Osprey Project is one of Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's flagship projects based on our Cors Dyfi Reserve near Machynlleth.
Picturesque Barmouth at the mouth of the river Mawddach. Have a stroll on the lovely sandy beach and walk along the half-a-mile long bridge.
Dolgellau
Machynlleth
Welshpool
Visit the 3 local market towns.
At Welshpool, visit Powis Castle. The seat of the Earl of Powis the castle is known for its extensive, attractive formal gardens, terraces, parkland, deerpark and landscaped estate. The property is under the care of the National Trust. Or take a ride on the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
At Machynlleth, handle and fly numerous birds at the Falconry Experience Wales.
Take a ride on the water balanced cliff railway up to the Centre for Alternative Technology and discover what it has to offer!!
Coed y Brenin visitor centre is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
If you’re looking for adventure – visit Zip World and take a ride on the longest and fastest zip line in Europe. Or Bounce below on gigantic trampolines in the old slate caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Walks in the Dolgellau area:
The Mawddach Trail - Walk or cycle to Barmouth along the old railway line.
The Precipice Walk has stunning views south to north, looking down on the Mawddach river valley.
Take a drive up to the stunning Cregennen lakes from Dolgellau
The Torrent walk has been a popular walk since Victorian times.
