Graig Wen Favourites
Links to some of the places and people we like:
The Slate Shed - B & B accommodation at Graig Wen
Good places to eat out locally
Booking strongly advisable at weekends and peak times
Bwyty Dylanwad Da - good food, wine and welcome in the centre of Dolgellau. Open for tapas and dinner Thursday - Saturday
The Mawddach - spectacular views of Cadair Idris and lovely modern menu - 10 minutes drive. Open for lunch and dinner Weds - Sat and for Sunday lunch
Indiana Cuisine - authentic and unusual Indian food served in family run, family freindly cafe by Fairbourne beach. Closed Tuesdays Tel: 01341 250891
Bike Hire
Pedal to the Pub - borrow a single speed bike from Graig Wen
Dolgellau Cycles - wide range of bikes for adults, kids, mountain biking etc plus sales and repairs Tel: 01341 423332
Taxi
Pre-booking essential as taxi service does not operate everyday: Derek's Taxis 01341 422409
Places to go and people to see:
Corris Mine Explorers
Explore the tunnels and caverns of an abandoned Welsh slate mine in safe hands
Go Ape
New high wire adventure at Coed y Brenin
Centre for Alternative Technology
Coed Y Brenin
World class mountain bike trails plus cafe, geocaching, walking and running trails, childrens playground
Firefox Bushcraft
The Mawddach estuary's bushcraft expert
Ty Siamas
National Centre for Welsh Folk Music in Dolgellau
The Fairbourne Railway
Steam along the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay
Discover Dolgellau
Information about the area, what to do, where to go, walking trails to donwload.
Snowbikers
Qualified mountain biking training and guiding service
The Mawddach Way
The Mawddach Way - a 3 day, 50K circular footpath walk around the Mawddach Estuary
Up4Adventures
Activity days and weekends in Snowdonia from kayaking to gorge scrambling
Bala Adventure and Waterposrts Centre
Everything from kayaking to windsurfing within 30 minutes drive
Seren Ventures
Providers of skills courses, guided mountain walks and adventure activities
Soul Pad
A stylish alternative to nylon tents for the discerning camper
Sylvantutch
Funky forest furniture as made for Graig Wen
Adra
Stylish and contemporary Welsh gifts and homeware
Super Furry Animals
The possible soundtrack to your breakfast
Attractions in Mid Wales
Search for event listings and attractions
Machinations
A permanent exhibtion of contemporary automata plus a rabbit village and lovely cafe - what's not to like?!
Drover Holidays
Walking and Cycling Holidays throughout Wales organised by Drover Holidays using quality B&B accommodation and incorporating luggage transfer, route maps, bike hire and full support.
Local Wildlife blog
Graig Wen Designer
See more work by our talented designer Fiona Bird