This remote abbey was founded in 1198 by the Cistercian order for the mother abbey at Cwmhir in Powys. The monks farmed sheep and bred...

This Site of Special Scientific Interest is one of the largest areas of common reed in Wales. It is an important breeding site for wetland...

Lying below the southern crags of Cader Idris, Tal-y-llyn is one of the most famous fishing lakes in Wales. The road to it from Dolgellau...

The narrow gauge Corris Railway set in Mid-Wales re-commenced passenger services on June 3rd 2002 after a break of 72 years. With a free museum...

This nature reserve is part of an Afon Mawddach Site of Special Scientific Interest. During the 1800s peat was cut in the bog and taken...

On a small hill near Barmouth`s harbour stands an unusual, small, round building. Built in 1834, when Barmouth was a busy port, it served as...

The gorse covered hillside above Barmouth known as Dinas Oleu has the distinction of being the first property to be given to the National Trust....

The Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway originated as a horse-drawn tramway for carrying building materials to develop the small seaside resort of Fairbourne. It was...

The Centre for Alternative Technology is Europe’s leading eco-centre. Set in beautiful countryside, the Centre for Alternative Technology is a unique visitor attraction with seven...

With stunning views of the mountains and River Dyfi, the Meirion Mill was the terminus of the Old Mawddwy Railway. Next to the entrance gate,...

Celtica is an unique theme visitor attraction presenting the history and culture of the Celts. A great place for an enjoyable and informative day out,...

Bryn y Castell is an Iron Age hillfort perched on a small hill in remote moorland above the Roman Road known as Sarn Helen. Excavations...

Harlech Castle is one of the four great castles in Wales that was constructed for Edward I. It is a World Heritage site and was...

From the carriages of the Bala Lake Railway, passengers have superb views of Llyn Tegid and its wildlife. The railway is built on part of...

This museum relates to the history of the narrow gauge railways of the British Isles. The collection ranges from complete locomotives to smaller items...