Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Wenydd

Ffordd Clynnog, Llanwnda, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 5DY, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01286 830222, Email, www.gwynedd.gov.uk/parcglynllifon

Once described as Wales' best kept secret, Parc Glynllifon is now being restored. Enjoy a leisurely walk through 70 acres of exotic trees and plants, imported and planted over a hundred and fifty years ago.

Llanfrothen, PENRHYNDEUDRAETH, Gwynedd, LL48 6SW, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01743 241181, www.brondanw.org

Edwardian garden created by Sir Clough William-Ellis.

Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01341 250362, Email, www.fairbournerailway.com

Narrow Gauge Steam Train journey offers superb views of Cader Idris mountain range and Mawddach Estuary. G-Scale Railway and museum at Fairbourne. Can be accessed from Barmouth by means of the pedestrian Ferry

Brynsiencyn, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6TQ, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01248 430646, Email, www.foelfarm.co.uk

Foel Farm Park offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals.

Main Road, TREFRIW, Conwy Valley, North Wales, LL27 0NQ, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01492 640462, Email, www.t-w-m.co.uk

Weaving and hydro-electric turbines can be viewed, plus an opportunity to purchase pure wool products. Mill in same family since nineteenth century.

BEDDGELERT, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01766 890595, Email, www.syguncoppermine.co.uk

Self-guided audio-visual tours through the old workings on foot. Winding tunnels and large colourful chambers with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. A rare opportunity to explore tunnels abandoned in 1903.

Glandwr, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01690 710108, Email, www.go-below.co.uk

Totally different! Totally exhilarating! Underground Adventure Trips in the abandoned mines of Snowdonia. Get in on the Caving action for some serious subterranean fun!

Snowdonia National Park Centre, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01766 772600, Email, www.plastanybwlch.com

Plas Tan y Bwlch is the Environmental Study Centre for the Snowdonia National Park Authority. The 18c Manor House & Gardens are open daily.

Tudor Slate Works, Y Groeslon, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7UE, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01286 830242, Email, www.inigojones.co.uk

Self-guided tour includes video presentation, audio commentary on walkman, as well as geological, historical calligraphy and lettercutting exhibitions.

Y Las Ynys Fawr, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2UT, (3 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01766 780846

Ellis Wynne (March 7, 1671 – July 13, 1734) was a Welsh clergyman and author of one of the most important and influential pieces of Welsh language literature. Born in Lasynys Fawr (grid reference SH596327) near Harlech, Wynne excelled

Doc Fictoria, Balaclava Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1TH, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01286 669602, Email, www.celtica-wales.com

All over Wales you can find the Gems of Celtic Creativity – in textiles, crafts, art, food and so much more. Our team have searched Wales and the Celtic Countries for all that is best in local products and brought them together in a spec

Nant Francon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01492 596909, Email, www.ogwen.co.uk

Panoramic Ogwen Falls or Rhaeadr Ogwen, as it is known in Welsh, is the site where the Ogwen River, emerging from Llyn Ogwen, begins its journey along the rugged Nant Ffrancon valley to the sea.

CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01286 677617, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Caernarfon Castle is one of the most impressive of the castles built by Edward I and is one of Europe's greatest medieval fortresses.

Y Ffor, PWLLHELI, Gwynedd, LL53 6PG, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01766 810202, Email, www.glasfryn.co.uk

The ideal family day out. Go Karting, Quad Biking, Cable Wakeboarding, Archery, Ten Pin Bowling, Soft Play Centre, Cafe & Dining Room & award-winning Farm Shop selling farm raised meat & locally sourced produce. Free entry & free parking.

Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2TY, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01286 673133, Email, www.gypsywood.co.uk

The largest garden railway in the Wales, miniature animals (Shetland, donkeys, goats etc), 1.5 mile land walk, picnic areas, children's play area. Café, shop, outdoor attraction. A must for all animal, train & nature enthusiasts.

Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AN, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01690 710426, Email, www.gonorthwales.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed is North Wales' most popular inland resort, where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, the Llugwy, the Lledr & the Machno.

CRICCIETH, Gwynedd, LL52 0DP, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01766 522227, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Standing in a commanding position on a rocky promontory overlooking Cardigan Bay, Criccieth is one of the greatest testaments to Welsh castle building.

BRYNSIENCYN, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6TQ, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01248 430411, Email, www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk

The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales largest marine aquarium, nestling on the shores of the Menai Strait. With over 50 species, the Sea Zoo has re-created the habitats of the fauna and flora found around Anglesey and the North Wales coastline.

Ty Croes Farm, DWYRAN, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6RP, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01248 440358, Email, www.tycroesvineyard.co.uk

Ty Croes Farm has established a vineyard covering 2.5 acres of vines that have now been turned into delicious Welsh wines. Come and join us for a vineyard tour and enjoy wine tasting. Campsite.

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Y Ffor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6PG, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01767 686066, Email, www.attractionsofsnowdonia.com

Welcome to stunning Snowdonia! Whatever the weather there is more than enough to keep you busy.

Fron Deg, Rhosgadfan, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7HR, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01286 831818, Email, www.welshdragontours.com

WELSH DRAGON TOURS has been providing quality vacation packages throughout Wales since 2005. We specialize in flexible, exclusive itineraries for smaller groups and operate all year round.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, BETWS-Y-COED, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01690 760181, Email, www.snowdonia-guides.co.uk

High quality activity breaks in the mountains of Snowdonia. Fully guided activity experiences including mountaineering, hill walking, scrambling, climbing & mountain biking.

Beddgelert Road, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 2LN, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Remains of an auxiliary Roman fort, probably established in the late 70s A.D. and modified through to the late fourth century. Adjacent to the Roman fort is Segontium Roman Museum, which is run by an independent trust, Segontium Cyf.

CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL55 1YA, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01492 531731, Email

Caernarfon has a superb setting with the mountains of Snowdonia as a backdrop and wonderful views across the Menai Strait to Anglesey.The town is also home to mighty Caernarfon Castle built in the 13th Century by Edward I as a royal palace.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01690 760181, Email, www.ultimate-high.co.uk

Ultimate High offers a range of mountaineering experiences for our home mountains of Snowdonia as well as Scotland and the Alps. These days are designed to develop the necessary skills to fully experience the world of mountaineering.