Things to do in and around Llwyngwril Snowdonia
Whatever you want to do on your holiday there is something for everyone.
Centre For Alternative Technology (CAT)
Special holiday activities where kids can learn how to reduce their impact
on the earth. The programme includes interactive theatre, hands-on workshops,
co-operative games, bug and slug hunts and kaleidoscopic video shows.
Activities take place from 11am until 4pm in the Strawbale Theatre at CAT and vary from day to day. Activities are included in the entry price to CAT.
A day of presentations, discussion and activities on the theme of sustainable science. Students on CAT's MSc course present cutting-edge research in the fields of sustainable energy and architecture.
Take a guided tour with one of our staff members for a personal insight into the Centre for Alternative Technology. Tours at 2pm daily The Centre is 3 miles north of Machynlleth on the A487 to Dolgellau and is clearly sign-posted.
The Talyllyn Railway
Tal-y-Llyn is located at the Tywyn terminus narrow gauge lines The Talyllyn
Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales
countryside. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line
passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks
at Nant Gwernol. Why not come and visit us for a great family day out?
Mawddach Nature Reserve
Mawddach Nature Reserve 2 Reserves in the Mawddach Valley which have beautiful
walks through woods and shrub land, there are many different varieties of
birds including Pied Flycatchers, Wood Warblers, Buzzards are also there
throughout the seasons Opening times: Information centre open during Easter
and from Whitsun to September, 11am to 5pm. Site open at all times. Location:
Abergwynant Lodge, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1YF.
Coed y Brenin
Coed
y Brenin Is a scenic forest park, there are a number of family walks. Also
it is renowned for its first class mountain bike trails there is also a cafe
and cycle shop with sales and repairs.
Dolgellau is the nearest town Take the A470 north from Dolgellau and the Coed y Brenin forest park appears on the left after 5 miles or so. Park at the visitors centre.
Electric Mountain
Situated on the edge of Snowdonia National Park discover how electricity is generated. The history and development of hydro-electricity is colourfully explained, as well as how power is fed into the National Grid system and transmitted throughout England and Wales.
Welsh Slate Museum
A fascinating tour of the workshops, iron & brass foundry, forges, loco shed, and the waterpowered machinery which made the tools for getting slate A well-stocked shop with slate, wrought iron and wooden gifts, and a mouth-watering cafe with mountain views.
Snowdon Mountain Railway
The Railway operates from Llanberis Station on the A4086, 71/2 miles from Caernarfon. It is also less than 15 minutes drive from the main A55/A5 junction at Bangor. The nearest BR station is at Bangor 9 miles away. There are regular buses direct from Bangor and Caernarfon and in the summer months from Llandudno, Beddgelert and Betws-y-Coed.
Wales has more castles per square mile than any other country in Western Europe.