Attractions around Machynlleth

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Machynlleth Attractions

A selection of attractions in and around Machynlleth:

Celtica Visitor Centre, Machynlleth (1.1 Miles)

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,...

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Meirion Mill, Dolgellau (1.1 Miles)

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,...

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Alternative Technology Centre, Machynlleth (4.3 Miles)

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...

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Corris Railway Museum, Corris (6.4 Miles)

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...

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Tal-y-llyn Lake, Dolgellau (8.9 Miles)

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...

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Talyllyn Railway, Tywyn (10.9 Miles)

The Talyllyn Railway is a narrow gauge, steam railway that makes a journey of seven miles from Tywyn on the coast to Nant Gwernol in...

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Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, Tywyn (10.9 Miles)

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

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Llyn Barfog, Aberdyfi (11.3 Miles)

Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake) lies in hilly countryside above the River Dyfi. This beautiful, isolated, small lake is covered with yellow water lilies in the...

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Broad Water, Tywyn (11.8 Miles)

Lying at sea level in the Dysynni Valley with views of Snowdonia`s mountains, Broad Water is a beautiful place to visit at any time of...

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Llywernog Silver Mine Museum, Aberystwyth (13.4 Miles)

The mine dates from the 18th and 19th centuries and has been fully restored, making it one of the few remaining water-powered silver-lead mines of...

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Cymer Abbey, Dolgellau (15.2 Miles)

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...

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Penmaenpool Reedbed, Dolgellau (15.3 Miles)

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...

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Arthog Bog Nature Reserve, Arthog (17.1 Miles)

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...

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Fairbourne Railway, Barmouth (17.6 Miles)

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...

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Round House, Barmouth (20 Miles)

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...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)

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