Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of Estuary Lodge

Bala Lake Foreshore, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7SR, (19 miles, 31kms), 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, (13 miles, 22kms), 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, (9 miles, 14kms), 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.

Gwynedd, UK, (13 miles, 20kms), 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.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, (9 miles, 14kms), 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, (20 miles, 31kms), 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

Penrhyn Drive North, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2DJ, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, (14 miles, 22kms), 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, 28kms), 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!

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG, (10 miles, 16kms), 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).

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2ES, (13 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01341 422603

Founded in 1910 Dolgellau Golf Club has been referred to frequently as 'the most beautiful course in the world'. 9 hole

Ffestiniog Golf Club, Y Cefn, Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 4NP, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01766 831829

Set in the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, this 9 hole course offers a challenge and stunning views of surrounding countryside.