Fantastic selection of local artists and also ones from further afield. Also MOMA often runs arts and music events

Our favourite. At the foot of Cader Idris, Castell y Bere was Built by Welsh ruler Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) construction began in 1221.
The sophisticated entrance featuring two gatehouses with drawbridges was extremely advanced for its time.

Cistercian monks were more than religious men. Worldly Cistercians were also pioneering sheep farmers and some of the first rural entrepreneurs. Their network of abbeys included Cymer, idyllically set at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary.

Open for visitors 10.30a.m and 3.30p.m on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Tywyn is the main station however Nant Gwernol is closer to The Old Vicarage and certain ticket types allow you to join from there. Journey is 2.5 hours

The centre focused on sustainable living practices. They offer day courses and theres some nice walks to take in the location. Cafe is present in the central building. Courses on woodland management, basket weaving and even how to make a compost toilet

A picturesque journey north either by car or by train from Machynlleth station to this pretty village. Gets busy in summer, weekdays are best.

There are many antique shops in Machynlleth. Start with Emporium Antiques and go from there

Every Wednesday from 9AM there is a street market in Mach. Aside from fruit and veg theres also craft stands. Depending on the time of year it can get very busy. Park in the Rugby Club carpark.

Teithiau Cerdded Dyfi or Dyfi Walking Tours is a tour guide business based in southern Snowdonia which takes visitors to iconic buildings, historical settings, marvellous countryside and human stories of poverty, religion, war, literature achievements, Welsh language place names, nature, farming over the centuries, protest and terrible red bandits.

Tours include Owain Glyndwr Senate and Machynlleth town, Dr. John Davies Mallwyd a 17th Century scholar and bible translator and The Red Bandits of Mawddwy who terrorised the community and it's travellers. An opportunity to go and see all the above connections will exclusive access to the Mallwyd rectory.

None of Edward I’s mighty coastal fortresses has a more spectacular setting

Harlech Castle crowns a sheer rocky crag overlooking the dunes far below – waiting in vain for the tide to turn and the distant sea to lap at its feet once again.

See URL above for downloadable PDF of walking route. Fantastic walk to view Aberlefenni Slate mine. Please don't venture off the route as a lot of the land is privately owned and the mine in very unsafe and prone to collapse. You will be able to see Alma, the slate cavern up on the hill from the path described