Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Gorphwysfa House

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Tyn y Coed Farm, Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5TN, (11 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01492 580689, Email, www.conwypottery.com

Carol Morris' ceramics have slowly evolved over many years of living and working in the Conwy Valley.

Awelon, Llwyn-y-Rhos, Llanrhaeadr, DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 4NH, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01745 890453, Email, www.clwydian-walking-holidays.com

We specialise in accompanied walking tours of the Clwydian range, which forms a 35 km north-south chain of undulating hills extending to 160 sq.km and rising to 554 metres at the summit of Moel Famau in the centre of the area.

Snowdon Street, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9BT, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01766 513833, Email, www.robpiercy.com

Established in 1986, the Rob Piercy Gallery is an artist run gallery situated close to the centre of Porthmadog. The gallery has four exhibiting spaces, surrounding a quiet courtyard.

BRYNSIENCYN, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6TQ, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Gwydir Uchaf, LLANRWST, Conwy, LL26 0PN, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01492 641687, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

A lovely little 17th-century family chapel in the woods above Llanrwst, noted for its remarkable painted ceiling.

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Cerrigydrudion, CORWEN, Denbighshire, LL21 9TT, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01490 420463, Email

Reservoir set in 920 acres of moorland and forest in the heart of the Denbigh moors.

BEDDGELERT, Gwynedd, LL55 4NE, (12 miles, 20kms), 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.

Doc Fictoria, Balaclava Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1TH, (19 miles, 31kms), 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

Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AB, (0.8 miles, 1kms), Tel: 01690 710080, Email, www.alisonsgallery.co.uk

Alison works in the mediums of oil paint or charcoal. Her subjects include Welsh landscapes, the coast, and animals and rural life. Alongside her original paintings she also sells a range of prints, and greetings cards.

Fron Deg, Rhosgadfan, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7HR, (17 miles, 28kms), 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.

MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5EA, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01248 715046

A community project to celebrate the two famous bridges, the rich marine environment, the outstanding natural beauty of the Menai Straits and the story of the people of the area through the last centuries.

Gilfach Ddu, LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01286 870549, Email, www.lake-railway.co.uk

Enjoy a gentle ride behind a vintage steam engine along the shores of lake Padarn, with unrivalled views of Snowdon from viewpoints quite inaccessible by road.

Conwy/Llandudno, LL28 4DZ, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 0750 020 9464, Email, www.viptravelservices.co.uk

One of North Wales leading private transfer and sightseeing operators, offering personal service with flexible itineraries to suit your own requirements.

Castle Street, BEAUMARIS, Isle of Anglesey, LL58 8AP, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01248 810361, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Beaumaris is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch, Edward I to stamp his authority on the Welsh.

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 0844 4938 120, Email, www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public track and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 3,560ft, the highest mountain in England and Wales.

12 Vaughan Street, LLANDUDNO, Conwy, LL30 1AB, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01492 879201, Email, www.mostyn.org

Oriel Mostyn is one of the most beautiful galleries in Britain showing exhibitions by major artists from Wales and the world.

Penmynydd Road, MENAI BRIDGE, Isle of Anglesey, LL59 5RP, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01248 712474, Email, www.pilipalas.co.uk

Free Parking, Butterfly House, Bird House, Snake House, lizard land. Phasmid Corner, Ant Avenue, Tropical Hide, Toddlers Corner, Pets Corner, Aviary, Butterfly Garden, Terrapin Pond, Cafe, Shop, Play area indoor and outdoor.

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG, Gwynedd, LL41 3NB, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01766 830306, Email, www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk

Winner of every major tourism award. Great day out, wet or fine. Two underground rides. Victorian village. Full range of catering.

Bodelwyddan, RHYL, Denbighshire, LL18 5YA, (18 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01745 584060, Email, www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk

Family fun - collections from 3 national museums, exhibitions, events, extensive grounds, interactive exhibits, Victorian toys and games room, house quiz and free audio guide.

14 Ffordd Glyder, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, LL24 0SS, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01248 671 234, Email, www.celticos.com

Looking for something different? Celticos offers guided themed & nature walks, craft & hobby courses in Snowdonia & Anglesey.

Main Road, TREFRIW, Conwy Valley, North Wales, LL27 0NQ, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Ceunant, Tal y Bont, CONWY, Conwy, LL32 8SL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01492 660772, Email, www.vickybuxton.biz

Unusual premises in woodland setting housing studio, pottery workshop and showroom selling handthrown and built stoneware and porcelain ceramics. Open most days throughout the year from 10am - 5pm.

Plasglasgwm, Penmachno, BETWS-Y-COED, Conwy, LL24 0PU, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Bodnant Garden, Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RE, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01492 651000, Email, www.tinaholley.co.uk

Popular North Wales artist Tina Holley is known for her atmospheric paintings of landscapes, trees and water and her intensely detailed architectural studies. She has a wide following in Wales and the UK.

Snowdonia National Park Centre, Maentwrog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3YU, (12 miles, 20kms), 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.