Browsing local attractions within 25 miles of Hendy Farm Holidays

Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, Tel: 01654 712704, www.ngrm.org.uk/, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is an important collection of artifacts relating to Narrow Gauge Railways in the British Isles. From complete locomotives to tickets, it is a unique and comprehensive record of these fascinating railways.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, Tel: 01970 632801, Email, www.llgc.org.uk, (12 miles, 20kms)

National Library of Wales is one of the world's great libraries. It is a legal deposit library, and holds the world's largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.

Bow Street, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY24 5AA, Tel: 01970 820050, Email, www.craftshopwales.co.uk., (10 miles, 16kms)

Award winning converted farm buildings. Craft Shop//Restaurant and Coffee Shop. All welcome.

Felingerrig, nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJ, Tel: 01654 702 244, Email, www.plasdolguog.co.uk, (10 miles, 17kms)

Secluded Country House set in mature grounds, bounded by the River Dulas, overlooking the Dyfi Valley and Snowdonia National Park.

Eglwysfach, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA, Tel: 01654 700222, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/index.asp, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB, Tel: 01970 890620, Email, www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk, (15 miles, 24kms)

A family attraction with actor led shows in one of Wales’ scariest underground experiences. Above ground a 7 acre fantasy realm with water play, caters for younger children, whilst the Miners Trail & exhibition offers a glimpse of the past.

Gwynedd, UK, www.visitmidwales.com, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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

Nr Machynlleth, Southern Snowdonia, SY20 9SP, Tel: 01248 351541, (11 miles, 17kms)

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.

The Pier, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY, Tel: 01970 612125, (12 miles, 19kms)

The promenade is one of the most popular parts of the town of Aberystwyth. Various events are held at Aberystwyth Promenade Bandstand throughout the year.

Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ, Tel: 01654 705950, (10 miles, 16kms)

This eco-centre features hands-on displays and working examples of sustainable living, alternative technologies and organic growing. A ride on a water-balanced cliff railway kicks off an inspiring day out. Special activities during holidays

nr Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA, Tel: 01248 351541, www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/english/reserves/CoedCrafnant.html, (19 miles, 30kms)

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, Tel: 01341 440238, Email, www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes/national-nature-reserves/coed-ganllwyd.aspx, (17 miles, 27kms)

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).

Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, Tel: 01974 831671, (17 miles, 28kms)

Coed Rheidol, clothing both sides of the gorge, is an excellent example of the sessile oak woodland that is found in western Britain.

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR, Tel: 01938 555654, (7 miles, 11kms)

From water-logged, tidal saltmarsh, through reclaimed grazing land and conifer plantation to current wildlife haven, Cors Dyfi has travelled an interesting journey...

Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01443 336000, Email, www.cadw.wales.gov.uk, (14 miles, 22kms)

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.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, (18 miles, 28kms)

The village of Devil's Bridge which translated in Welsh is Pontarfynach which means 'The bridge on the Mynach'. The village is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley amidst the Plynlimon hill range in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains

Y Plas, Machynlleth, Aberystwyth Road, Powys, SY20 8ER, Tel: 01654 703 965, (9 miles, 15kms)

The area around the river Dyfi is a special place to live, work and to visit - special for its people, its culture and its outstanding environment. For information regarding the Dyfi Biosphere.

Countryside Council for Wales, UK, 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, (18 miles, 30kms)

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.