Rhiwlwyfen's Guidebook
Food Scene
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
A487Penhelig Arms Hotel
27-29 Terrace RdYnyshir Restaurant and Rooms
Knickerbockers Ice Cream Parlour
The QuayThe Brigands Inn
Caffi'r Ceunant
Number Twenty One
21 Heol MaengwynThe Black Lion Inn
Y Garth Bar & Restaurant
The Last Inn
Church StreetUltracomida
31 Pier StY Star Inn Dylife
Sightseeing
Dyfi Osprey Project
King Arthur's Labyrinth
Talyllyn Railway
Neptune RoadDevil's Bridge Falls
WoodlandsFurnace
Beautiful Waterfall and historic mill
Boat Rentals. Explore Shell Island on your own time with your family and friends with one of our, well maintained, Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals.
Dolphin Tours.
Snorkeling.
10 locals recommend
Shell Island
Boat Rentals. Explore Shell Island on your own time with your family and friends with one of our, well maintained, Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals.
Dolphin Tours.
Snorkeling.
Betws-y-Coed
Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Beddgelert
Harlech Castle
Byd Mary Jones World
Portmeirion
Elan Valley Reservoirs
Explore the 6 dams of the Elan valley
Considered Wales’ most beautiful lake and located just a short drive from the Shropshire border, Lake Vyrnwy is ideal for twitchers, cyclists and fishing fans. Swimming, overnight camping and open fires are strictly prohibited.
108 locals recommend
Lake Vyrnwy
Considered Wales’ most beautiful lake and located just a short drive from the Shropshire border, Lake Vyrnwy is ideal for twitchers, cyclists and fishing fans. Swimming, overnight camping and open fires are strictly prohibited.
Dyfi Osprey Project
The Ospreys are in residence between April and late August
Coed y Brenin visitor centre near Dolgellau, is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
62 locals recommend
Coed-y-Brenin
Coed y Brenin visitor centre near Dolgellau, is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.
Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
Corris
Vale Of Rheidol
Park AvenueCatch the train from Aberystwyth to Devil Bridge Falls
Pwllheli
Travel by train to Pwllheli
Llanfair Slate Caverns
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Worth a drive if you have time.
Glaslyn Nature Reserve
Mach Loop
Watch fast jets fly around Cadair Idris peak around the Dyfi Valley
A beautiful walk along the beach to this historic pub. A day trip to the Llyn Peninsula
91 locals recommend
Tŷ Coch Inn
A beautiful walk along the beach to this historic pub. A day trip to the Llyn Peninsula
Bardsey Island
Glansevern Hall Gardens offer over 25 stunning acres of diverse landscape and exotic planting. The spectacular estate comprises a variety of garden attractions, such as the 5 acre reflecting lake, a cascading Water Garden, easy lakeside and woodland walks, the more formal Walled Garden, the charming Folly Garden and the secluded Bird Hide, set where the River Severn meets the River Rhiew.
9 locals recommend
Glansevern Hall Gardens
Glansevern Hall Gardens offer over 25 stunning acres of diverse landscape and exotic planting. The spectacular estate comprises a variety of garden attractions, such as the 5 acre reflecting lake, a cascading Water Garden, easy lakeside and woodland walks, the more formal Walled Garden, the charming Folly Garden and the secluded Bird Hide, set where the River Severn meets the River Rhiew.
The Museum gives a great insight into the woollen industry, its boom and bust cycles and the effect on the development and growth of Newtown during the 1800s. It covers the story of wool from fleece to flannel, and tells the story of the families who lived and worked in this rare building from that period. It opens during the summer months.
Newtown Textile Museum
5-7 Commercial StThe Museum gives a great insight into the woollen industry, its boom and bust cycles and the effect on the development and growth of Newtown during the 1800s. It covers the story of wool from fleece to flannel, and tells the story of the families who lived and worked in this rare building from that period. It opens during the summer months.
Bwlch y Groes (Pass of the Cross) is one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales. The route lies on minor roads linking Dinas Mawddwy, Llanuwchllyn and Lake Vyrnw with views across the Dyfi valley and Cadair Idris
Bwlch-y-groes
Bwlch y Groes (Pass of the Cross) is one of the highest public road mountain passes in Wales. The route lies on minor roads linking Dinas Mawddwy, Llanuwchllyn and Lake Vyrnw with views across the Dyfi valley and Cadair Idris
Beaches
Aberdyfi
Borth Beach
Clos PantyfedwenWe love this beach for the family. Great rock pooling, plenty of space, public toilets, lifeguard, dogs allowed on certain parts. The Acorn fish and Chip shop is recommended. Maybe call and order in advance.
Barmouth Bay
We love this beach for the family. Great rock pooling, plenty of space, public toilets, lifeguard, dogs allowed on certain parts. The Acorn fish and Chip shop is recommended. Maybe call and order in advance.
Aberystwyth Beach
1-19 S Marine TerraceYnyslas
Where to Play
Llyn Clywedog Dam
Sailing, fishing, SUP
Dyfi Bike Park
Zip World Fforest
A470The rail toboggan is a scream
Zip World Bounce Below
Nestled in the stunning Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future. Arrive in style - Take one of Europe’s steepest water-balanced cliff railways up to the visitor centre and discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats. With plenty to see and do, CAT is a great place for the kids!
CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology) station
Nestled in the stunning Dyfi Biosphere in Mid Wales, The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre that demonstrates practical solutions for a sustainable future. Arrive in style - Take one of Europe’s steepest water-balanced cliff railways up to the visitor centre and discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats. With plenty to see and do, CAT is a great place for the kids!
Ffestiniog Railway Harbour Station
RSPB Ynys-hir
Dyfi FurnaceThe National White Water Centre
Antur Stiniog
Machynlleth Golf Club
Newtown RoadBorth & Ynyslas Golf Club
1874 High StDovey Valley Shooting Ground
Porth Neigwl
Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort
Spa open for non residents
AberAdventures
High StreetSurf School, SUP School, Kayak Hire
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
longest zip line in Europe I believe !
Step back in time at The Magic Lantern. Currently operating a drive in cinema.
6 locals recommend
Cinema station
Step back in time at The Magic Lantern. Currently operating a drive in cinema.
By AppoiNtment Only
Address: Wales Maes Dulas Blaen Y Pant Forge, Machynlleth SY20 Wales
9 locals recommend
Falconry Experience Wales
By AppoiNtment Only
Address: Wales Maes Dulas Blaen Y Pant Forge, Machynlleth SY20 Wales
New Quay
Boat Trips, Dolphin Spotting
Yamaha Off Road Experience offer something for everyone - off road tryout for a complete novice to top level national enduro riders who want help to improve their skills and take them to the next level.
Yamaha Off Road Experience
Yamaha Off Road Experience offer something for everyone - off road tryout for a complete novice to top level national enduro riders who want help to improve their skills and take them to the next level.
Revolution Bike Park
Tucked away in Snowdonia National Park, Penmachno offers year-round natural riding in amongst beautiful ancient woodland. You can either ride the full 30km loop in one go, or break it down into more manageable chunks if you're feeling less energetic. The 19km loop offers fast descents and thigh-burn inducing climbs, while the 11km loop is a bit mellower, with flowing singletrack and the chance to take in some absolutely stunning views. While the facilities are limited onsite, head down the road to Betws y Coed for local amenities, including refreshments and bike services.
Penmachno
Tucked away in Snowdonia National Park, Penmachno offers year-round natural riding in amongst beautiful ancient woodland. You can either ride the full 30km loop in one go, or break it down into more manageable chunks if you're feeling less energetic. The 19km loop offers fast descents and thigh-burn inducing climbs, while the 11km loop is a bit mellower, with flowing singletrack and the chance to take in some absolutely stunning views. While the facilities are limited onsite, head down the road to Betws y Coed for local amenities, including refreshments and bike services.
The Dyfi valley acts as a pivot for a series of MTB events. Dyfi Enduro, and subsequently Dyfi MTB Events, grew out of an idea in the year 2000, to run a mountain bike event on the great network of trails that crisscross the huge Dyfi forest, North of Machynlleth in Mid Wales.
The Fox Antifreeze in March
The Beast Unchained in Sep/Oct
Bontrager in May
Temtiwr a weekend event dedicated to womens' MTB, early September
River Dyfi
The Dyfi valley acts as a pivot for a series of MTB events. Dyfi Enduro, and subsequently Dyfi MTB Events, grew out of an idea in the year 2000, to run a mountain bike event on the great network of trails that crisscross the huge Dyfi forest, North of Machynlleth in Mid Wales.
The Fox Antifreeze in March
The Beast Unchained in Sep/Oct
Bontrager in May
Temtiwr a weekend event dedicated to womens' MTB, early September
Favourite Walks
Hafren Forest
The Mawddach Trail
Glyndwr's Way
Glyndwr's WaySource of the River Severn
Severn WayDôl Idris Car Park (start for Minffordd Path of Cader Idris climb/walk)
Annual Events
Rally of North Wales
Arran RoadWales Rally GB takes place in October
Around 3rd week of July: With four-days packed full of competition, attractions, displays, activities, live music and shopping... there is plenty to see and do at the Royal Welsh Show.
13 locals recommend
Royal Welsh Show
Around 3rd week of July: With four-days packed full of competition, attractions, displays, activities, live music and shopping... there is plenty to see and do at the Royal Welsh Show.
Various trails are held throughout August. Machynlleth hosts an event around the 2nd week of August
North Wales Sheep Dog Society
Various trails are held throughout August. Machynlleth hosts an event around the 2nd week of August
Race The Train: This unique event is a must for all multi - terrain runners. Many competitors return regularly to try and better their performance or just beat that train while others have run nearly every year since the races started.
Race the Train takes place alongside as far as practicable the route taken by the Talyllyn Railway on its journey to Abergynolwyn and back.
Event usually takes place around 21st August
Abergynolwyn
Race The Train: This unique event is a must for all multi - terrain runners. Many competitors return regularly to try and better their performance or just beat that train while others have run nearly every year since the races started.
Race the Train takes place alongside as far as practicable the route taken by the Talyllyn Railway on its journey to Abergynolwyn and back.
Event usually takes place around 21st August
The Arts
Wales's largest arts centre opened in 1970 and features a 312-seat theatre, a 900-seat concert hall, a studio and a cinema, plus gallery spaces, cafés, bars and shops. Operated by Aberystwyth University, it has over 700,000 visitors every year and maintains programmes of theatre, cinema, music, dance, the visual arts, stand-up comedy, talks & lectures, and other events.
Forthcoming events with Ben Fogle and Ray Mears
50 locals recommend
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Wales's largest arts centre opened in 1970 and features a 312-seat theatre, a 900-seat concert hall, a studio and a cinema, plus gallery spaces, cafés, bars and shops. Operated by Aberystwyth University, it has over 700,000 visitors every year and maintains programmes of theatre, cinema, music, dance, the visual arts, stand-up comedy, talks & lectures, and other events.
Forthcoming events with Ben Fogle and Ray Mears