PLACES TO VISIT:
Centre for Alternative Technology
Europe's leading environmental display centre reveals the incredible power of wind, water and sun with its fun interactive displays, working examples of environmentally-responsible buildings, energy conservation, organic growing and composting. Ride the amazing water-powered cliff railway, browse Britain's greenest shop or enjoy a leisurely meal in the wholefood restaurant.
www.cat.org.uk
Kite Surf Wales
Tuition in power kiting, buggying and kite surfing - easy to learn yet a challenge even for the most ambitious. Boards, kites and accessories are available for hire and sale.
www.kitesurfwales.co.uk
Dragon Surf Hire
Learn to surf or improve your surfing skills with the experts offering lessons in Tywyn and Borth. All necessary equipment is provided and a full hire service is available.
www.dragonsurfs.com
Talyllyn Railway
This historic narrow gauge line using steam locomoives was opened in 1865 and saved from closure in 1950 by the Talylln Railway Preservation Society (the first such organisation in the world).
www.talyllyn.co.uk
Corris Craft Centre
Independant crafts people producing pottery, toy making, jewellery, leather work, hand crafted candles, wood turning, patchwork and quilting, glass giftware, rustic furniture and design a card.
www.visitmidwales.co.uk/thedms.asp?dms=13&venue=1000780 |
King Arthur's Labyrinth
An underground boat ride and walk, deep into spectacular caverns where Welsh tales of King Arthur unfold. Situated next door to Corris Craft Centre.
Tel: 01654 761584
Grandma's Garden & Sculpture Park
Situated at Plas Dolguog (near Machynlleth), nine acres of mature grounds rich in wild flowers, birds, ancient trees and beautiful views over the Dyfi Valley. Open all year Sundays and Wednesdays.
Tel: 01654 702244
From Forest Freeride:
MACHYNLLETH is 12 miles away and offers shopping, pubs, cafés, restaurants and the Cli-machx trail.
LLANIDLOES is 12 miles away and offers shopping, pubs, cafés and restaurants.
ABERYSTWYTH is 30 miles away and offers beaches, the sea, local attractions, extensive shopping, pubs, cafés and restaurants.
COED Y BRENIN trail centre is approx 30 miles away just north of Dolgellau.
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