Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of Vanner Holiday Cottages

Bala Lake Foreshore, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7SR, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01678 521059, Email, www.balawatersports.com

Bala Adventure and Watersports is one of the UK’s top specialists in outdoor activity, on water and land. Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, archery, raft building, and whitewater rafting.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (1 miles, 2kms), 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

Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 0845 094 9751, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/coed-y-brenin

Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They're part of an ardrenalin filled course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, (14 miles, 23kms), 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

Station Road, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0RT, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01654 767493, Email, www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk

Championship golf links, est. 1892 set on the beautiful Cambrian coast. Attractive to golfers of all abilities. Handicap certificate essential.

The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys, SY10 0NA, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01691 870317, Email, www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

Explore beautiful Lake Vyrnwy - hire a tandem or cycle, walk, birdwatch or just relax! - Artisans coffee shop also offers a variety of excellent refreshments and a large selection of gifts in our craft shop including home made products.

Gwynedd, UK, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, (4 miles, 7kms), 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, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (8 miles, 12kms), 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

Gwynedd, UK, (12 miles, 19kms), 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.

Powys, UK, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Forests are in a part of Mid Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages. The Forest caters for horse riding and carraige driving as well as walking and picnic areas.

Penrhyn Drive North, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2DJ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01341 250979, Email, www.fairbournegolfclub.co.uk

Fairbourne Golf Club is situated in the seaside resort of Fairbourne. The 1,000 yard hole par 3 course is set in an idyllic location and is open to the general public. Trolleys, clubs and balls are available for hire.

Mid Wales, SY20 8EE, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Walk Route: Glyndwr's Way Section 10-13

Powys, SY10 0LY, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01691 870278, www.lake-vyrnwy.com

Lake Vyrnwy lies just to the south of Snowdonia. It is a man-made water reservoir with a perimeter road 11.75 miles long. Located a short drive from the Shropshire border. It is a great day-out with plenty of activities, local craft shop.

Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Mid Wales , Powys, SY10 0LY, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01691 870902, Email, www.lakevyrnwy.com

Located in spectacular mountainscape on the edge of Snowdonia, overlooking the famous lake. For a weekend break, or as a memorable wedding, seminar or conference venue, away from life’s hustle and bustle.

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA, (15 miles, 24kms), 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.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01678 521083, Email, www.ukrafting.co.uk

The Tryweryn river is the best summer white water facility in the UK with 25 years of experience whitewater rafting. Because the Tryweryn is dam controlled we usually have water when all other rivers are dry!

Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JY, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01654 791631, Email, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/resorts/plas-talgarth/

Plas Talgarth occupies 64 acres of parkland below the wooded hillsides of Snowdonia National Park, just a short drive from Cardigan Bay which boasts some of Britains finest beaches.

Eglwysfach, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01654 700222, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/index.asp

The RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve includes oak woodland, lowland grass meadows, reedbeds and saltmarsh.

5 Cambrian Terrace, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HU, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01970 871659, Email, www.borthholistictherapies.co.uk

The She-Lin Centre specialises in providing holistic therapy treatments to enhance your wellbeing.For anyone wishing to feel better on a physical, emotional or spiritual level, the She-Lin Centre can provide a holistic treatment to help.

Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LZ, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01691 870377, Email, www.oldbarncafe.com

A small friendly cafe, producing a variety of home cooked food with views overlooking the Vyrnwy Dam. We also provide cycle hire.

Speciality: Home made tarts and sweets - Home made cakes

Gwynedd, UK, (14 miles, 23kms), www.visitmidwales.com

Take a walk around the coastal town of Tywyn and explore the history of the churches and chapels.

Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER, (12 miles, 19kms), Tel: 01654 703300

Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre: An indoor 20 meter leisure swimming pool and 30ft flume, sports hall, squash courts, climbing wall and fitness suite.

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01341 440238, Email, www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes/national-nature-reserves/coed-ganllwyd.aspx

The Dolmelynllyn estate is about 5 miles north of Dolgellau. To explore the estate, which includes the Coed Ganllwd Nature Reserve. This ancient woodland extends up the hill and valley side above the famous Rhaeadr Ddu (Black Falls).