Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of The Slate Shed B&B at Graig Wen

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01678 540666, Email, www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

A delightful ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shore line of Wales' largest natural lake.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.discoverdolgellau.com

Discover the ideal base to explore Snowdonia National Park. An historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore. Visit Dolgellau to explore dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

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

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, (10 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01654 710472, Email, www.talyllyn.co.uk

Historic narrow gauge railway with steam hauled trains in the Snowdonia National Park. Discover our past hauling slate and local goods, and enjoy the views, wildlife and woodland walks. The world's first preserved railway.

Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5NA, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01970 871224, Email, www.animalarium.co.uk

The Animalarium at Borth is open all year round. This is a Zoo with a difference, we take unwanted Zoo animals and exotic pets.!

Gwynedd, UK, (13 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01654 767321, Email, www.visitsnowdonia.info

One of Britain's prettiest little seaside resorts and sailing ports. Pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. A popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.

Gwynedd, UK, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01341 280787, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/Barmouth.aspx

Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HY, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/bcy.htm

Borth is a coastal village just 7 miles north of Aberystywth. During summer its many campsites and holiday parks are home to hundreds of visitors to the area - many of whom have been returning here for years.

Southern Snowdonia, LL39 1AX, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=13&venue=1012055

Cader/Cadair Idris is a spectacular mountain reserve with a variety of landscapes and terrain. Rugged summits, glacial lakes and a mossy wooded gorge cover over 450 hectares of breathtaking landscape.

Parliament House, Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01654 702932, Email, www.canolfanglyndwr.org

The Owain Glyndwr Centre is built on the site of the famous parliament held in 1404 at which Owain was crowned Prince of Wales. The Centre hosts a new interactive and informative exhibition on the life, times and vision of Owain Glyndwr.

Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, UK, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Deep in the mountainous heart of mid Wales, nestling at the foot of Cader Idris, lie the ruins of Castell y Bere. An atmospheric site, it is an outstanding example of a stronghold of the native Welsh princes.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01341 440747, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/coedybrenin

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.

Corris, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.corriscraftcentre.com

Home to 9 Craft Studios and the resident designer-makers. Find unique items handcrafted with care for your home, garden and gifts for others. Drop in to make your own crafts.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01654 761244, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. More than 130 years of mining history is captured inside awaiting discovery. Machinery, tools & inspirational stories of life in the mine

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01654 761303, Email, www.corris.co.uk

In the Heart of the Land of the Little Trains, The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge (2' 3") railway whose origins date back to the 1850's.

Gwynedd, UK, (11 miles, 18kms), Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.

Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8PD, (13 miles, 21kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/dyfifurnace/?lang=en

Restored mid-eighteenth-century charcoal-fired blast furnace, used for smelting iron ore.

Gwynedd, LL46 2YA, (11 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01341 280787, www.secretsnowdonia.co.uk

This historic town located on the Cambrian Coast, is best known for Harlech Castle, which today is recognised as a World Heritage site. Harlech also boasts fantastic blue flag beaches and one of Wales' finest golf courses.

Castle Square, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YH, (11 miles, 17kms), Tel: 01766 780552, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID=78

Explore the magnificent castle of Edward I at Harlech - which is inscribed on the World Heritage List. One of the most formidable and dominant fortresses in Wales. Panoramic views of Snowdonia and the sea. On site exhibition.

The Old Post Office, 8 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AF, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01654 703945, Email, www.iansnow.co.uk

Ian Snow started his business in 1978 selling throws, curtains, cushin covers, clothes, aromatherapy oils, books, candles, cards, and much much more.

Speciality: Interior Crafts and Clothing

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01654 761584, Email, www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk

Set sail with a mysterious hooded boatman on this underground adventure to the past. Journey through a magical waterfall, your gateway to the Dark Ages, where you'll find King Arthur and a world of ancient myths and magic.

Ty Mawr, Llanbedr, LL45 2NH, (8 miles, 13kms), www.llanbedrbeerfestival.co.uk

Gwyl Gwrw Llanbedr Beer Festival is in its 8th year. Llanbedr is an attractive village situated in Gwynedd, North West Wales. It's an ideal location for walking and Shell Island is famous for it's abundance of sea shells.

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01650 521738, Email, www.machinationswales.co.uk

Visitor Centre The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK.

Powys, SY20 8TG, (11 miles, 17kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The attractive market town of Machynlleth lies in the Dyfi Valley , between the river's mountain source above Llanymawddwy and its estuary at Aberdyfi.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01654 703435, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

This composite site takes in two very different habitats around the Mawddach estuary which are open to the public.The Mawddach Valley Nature Reserve comprises five separate sites that include two reserves - the Arthog Bog & Coed Garth Gell.

Dinas Mawddwy, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LS, (13 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01650 531311, Email, www.meirionmill.co.uk

Mill shop offering a huge range of rugs, tweeds, outdoor & country clothing, knitwear, Portmeirion Pottery, crafts & gifts. Refreshments available.