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Getting around
The Old Vicarage is located on the A497, which gives us ideal access to the north, through Dolgellau, and to the south through Machynlleth. It's best to have a car when you are staying here at The Old Vicarage, to get to all the local attractions. However there are public transport options available if you'd like to leave the car behind for a day or two.
car charging
There are car charging ports in the Rugby club car park in Machynlleth.
NEW FOR 2023
New charging ports at Machynlleth petrol station. (Opening July 2023)
TAXIS
Being in a rural community we do not have a lot of taxi drivers so you are best to book in advance
BUS
Lloyd's Coaches. - https://lloydscoaches.com/bus-timetables/
OR
Bus T2 (good for Machynlleth, Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau) and Number 30 (good for Cader Idris, Tal-y-llyn, Dolgoch Falls, Tywyn)
Closest bus stop to The Old Vicarage is on the corner by Corris Braich Goch Inn . Buses take card & cash.
To get the the bus stop turn left out of our drive way and walk on the grass verge, walk behind the barrier (not on the road) the grass verge will lower below the line of the road, keep on going until the grass verge rejoins the carriageway, you'll see the bus shelter infront of you.
Click to download the Bus routes overview
Train
To see some of our most famous towns, one of the most relaxing ways is to simply take the coastal train to Pwllheli from Machynlleth train station, you'll follow the waters edge and be treated to fantastic views, whilst stopping at places such as:
Aberdovey
Tywyn
Fairbourne
Barmouth
Harlech
Porthmadog
Criccieth
Pwllheli
Walks from the old vicarage
There is a footpath behind The Old Vicarage, you can learn more about it from our maps available in the lounge or on our walking itinerary page here