Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Estuary Lodge

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD, (17 miles, 28kms), 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, (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

Harbour Station, PORTHMADOG, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01766 516000, Email, www.festrail.co.uk

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

LLANBERIS, Gwynedd, LL55 4TT, (15 miles, 24kms), 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.

Gwynedd, UK, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01676 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala - home to the largest natural lake in Wales, surrounded by the peaks of Aran Benllyn, Arenig Fawr and the Berwyn Mountains

Bala, Gwynedd, UK, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01678 521021, Email, www.VisitBala.org

Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales and is approximately four miles (6km) long and a mile (1.6km) wide. The lake is known in Welsh as 'Llyn Tegid', meaning Lake of Serenity.

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.

Southern Snowdonia, LL39 1AX, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

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, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (20 miles, 31kms), 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, (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

Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SH, (20 miles, 32kms), 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, LL46 2YA, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (20 miles, 32kms), 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, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

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.

Portmeirion, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01766 770000, Email, www.portmeirion-village.com

Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the family. Shops, cafes, beaches and woodland walks.

The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01766 513402, Email, www.whr.co.uk

The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.

Nr Machynlleth, Southern Snowdonia, SY20 9SP, (20 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01248 351541

Three acres of remnant broadleaved woodland on the steep east bank of Afon Deri combining the woodland habitat with that of the mountain stream below.

nr Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01248 351541, www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/english/reserves/CoedCrafnant.html

This 120 acre reserve is a fine example of Ancient Woodland, with a rich flora of mosses, liverworts and ferns. The Coed Crafnant Reserve is comprised of two distinct woodlands; Coed Crafnant and Coed Dolbebin.

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).

Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd, UK, (12 miles, 20kms), Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower.Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.

nr Prenteg, Gwynedd, LL49 9TE, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01248 363800, www.rspb.org.uk

Come and see the only pair of breeding ospreys in Wales. Through telescopes at the viewpoint enjoy watching the ospreys as they carry food to their developing chicks. You may even be lucky enough to catch the youngsters first flights.

Countryside Council for Wales, UK, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 1306229, Email, www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/national-nature-reserves/morfa-harlech.aspx?lang=en

Morfa Harlech is one of two extensive sand dune systems which make up much of the Meirionnydd coastline, extending form the Mawddach estuary in the south to Black Rock Sands in the north west.

Ystradgwyn Chapel, Talyllyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01654 761312

Be transported to the realms of magic and romance through ancient stories re-told, meet fascinating characters who shaped history, be steeped in the musical traditions of Welsh harp tunes and folk songs.