Out and About in Snowdonia

Take a steam train up a mountain or swing through the trees on a rope adventure - Snowdonia National Park and North / Mid Wales offer all sorts of memorable experiences within easy reach of Graig Wen. Car sick? Leave the roads behind and explore on foot, bike, train or boat. Just a few minutes from Graig Wen you can go horse-riding on the beach, mountain biking at Coed-y-Brenin, fishing from the sea or Cregennan Lakes, sailing or kayaking.

Sarah and John can provide you with more information and guides about the local area. If you are interested in quirkier attractions such as Slate Modern or the rabbit village, just ask us…

Our top tips for days out:

• Cycle the flat water-side Mawddach Trail to the George III pub, Fairbourne's blue flag beaches, shops and steam railway
• Stroll over Barmouth's iconic bridge for fish and chips, ice cream and bargain-hunting. Catch Emily's ferry back to Fairbourne
• Climb up Arthog waterfalls and on up to Cadair Idris mountain
• Be inspired towards a greener way of life at the Centre for Alternative Technology or sail through underground caverns at King Arthur's Labyrinth – both at Corris
• Visit Portmeirion – the Italianate fantasy village made famous in The Prisoner cult TV show
• Play traditional Welsh instruments – no talent required! – at the interactive displays at Ty Siamas, Dolgellau's new National Centre for Welsh Folk Music

Or just sit on our terrace, sipping a drink and watching the woodpeckers.

Dolgellau (pronounced Dol-geth-lie) is an attractive market town 5 miles from Graig Wen. Here you'll find excellent independent shops, a monthly farmer's market (every 3rd Sunday) plus a range of both traditional and modern cafes, restaurants and pubs. Gourmets should make a date with nearby Machynlleth's Wednesday market and stylish craft shops.