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Beaches |
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Bird
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See the Ospreys near Porthmadog.
RSPB viewing point and webcam so the you can see into the nest. See
our What's On page for more information and directions
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Visit the RSPB centre at Penmaenpool to watch the wildlife on the Afon
Mawddach. Although the manned visitor centre is now closed there is
still a viewpoint which is a great place to watch the wildlife on the
estuary.
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See what's been spotted recently in
Gwynedd by looking at
this site.
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Sit on
the veranda at your cabin and watch the birds. We try to keep
the bird feeders full - but at times it hard work. In the summer
listen for the cuckoos in the woods, watch for buzzards soaring in the late
afternoon and all year round there are lots of owls at night. Recent
visitors have seen our nuthatches at the feeders too. |
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| Buddhist Retreat |
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| Castles |
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| Caves + Mines |
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| Cycling |
| We are on Sustrans National
Cycle Route 8 |
| We recommend
Beics Brenin at
the Coed y Brenin visitor centre for bike hire. |
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| Events |
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Film + TV Locations |
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| Folk Music |
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Ty Siamas
- The National Centre for Welsh Folk Music is now open in Dolgellau.
Includes multi media presentation on folk music, auditorium featuring live
music and lectures, workshops, shop, cafe and recording facilities.
The Centre's interactive exhibition will introduce children and young
people to music. |
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| Fun and free (or
almost) |
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| Gardens To Visit |
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| Ghost
Hunting |
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History |
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Some little historical
snippets to make your visit more enjoyable. |
| Visit Llys Ednowian Heritage Centre in
Trawsfynydd. Interactive displays and information on the history and
heritage of the Trawsfynydd area. |
| Have a day out on Ynys Enlli (Bardsey
Island). For centuries the home of monks, pirates, farmers and
fishermen. Reputedly the final resting place of 20,000 saints!
Day trips available from Porth Meudwy and Pwllheli.
More information |
| Walk the local part of the
Cistercian Way
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Horse
riding/Pony Trekking |
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Porthmadog Activity Centre provide rides across
their own farmland. BHS qualified. Available March - October.
Phone 01766 512468 |
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Pwllheli (nb. this is around an hours drive from
the cabins) -
Pen-Llyn
Lusilano Stud + Riding Centre |
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Leisure Centres + swimming pools |
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| Mountain Boarding |
| Grass boarding / mountain boarding can be
provided at Porthmadog Activity Centre for participants 8 years old and
above. They have fully qualified ATBA qualified instructors, junior
and senior boards, safety equipment and a slalom course. Available
March - October. Phone 01766 512468 |
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Music |
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Mystery Tours |
| COMING SOON - Why not follow one of these new
routes. Buy a list of directions and a sealed route map.
Follow the directions one by one, see some beautiful scenery, stop at the
suggested picnic spots but you'll have to guess where you're going to end
up. |
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Nature Based Interests |
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Orienteering |
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Speak to
Snowdonia
Adventures or see leaflet at Cadair View Lodge |
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New orienteering trail in Coed y Brenin.
Watch this space for more information. |
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Painting |
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Would you like to learn or improve
your painting skills? Local water colour and abstract artists are willing to
offer workshops Contact us for more information |
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Photography |
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"Hands-on" digital
photography workshops and an introduction to Adobe Photoshop/Elements can be provided by
Learnphotography.co.uk.
These residential courses are based at our lodges.
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Pottery |
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Always dreamed of throwing a pot?
There are local craftsperson willing to
offer workshops Contact us for more information |
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| Quad Bikes |
| Porthmadog Activity Centre - Junior quad
bikes. Supervised rides. Minimum age 6 years. All
clothing and equipment can be provided. Various length sessions.
Assault course! LANTRA instructors. Phone 01766 512468 |
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Rope Courses and Trapeze |
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Take a full day course by yourself or with the family
with Outward Bound.
See leaflet at Cadair View Lodge. |
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Try the Ropeworks course at Black Rock Sands. See
leaflet at Cadair View Lodge.
More information
Book in advance as this activity gets very busy. |
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Tree Top
Adventures, near to Betws-y-Coed, provides a wide variety of challenges for
groups and individuals on their Adventurer's Course and Developmental Ropes
Course. Suitable for all reasonably fit people over 1.3m tall. Book
online. ** About 40 minutes drive ** |
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Shopping |
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Steam Trains |
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Touring |
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Sit back and let somebody else take the wheel, whilst you admire the
scenery.
Bluestone Cars offer a variety of tours in North Wales.
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COMING
SOON - If you like to drive yourself but don't know the area follow one of
these circular tours and have facts and places pointed out to you which you
may otherwise drive past |
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Treasure Hunts |
| COMING SOON - Are you a quiz fanatic?
Do you like doing a crossword? Do you or your children need a reason
to go for a walk? These treasure hunts are around local towns.
Sight-see, visit local shops or just go for a walk - you're sure to see
things that are off the beaten track or not immediately obvious. |
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Visitor Attractions |
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| Welsh Rural Life |
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Canolfan Cywain
Rural Life Centre opening Spring 2008 just outside of Bala.
Demonstrations of skills such as sheep sheering, bread making. Also
art exhibitions and venue for hire. |
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Walking |
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What better way of seeing Snowdonia
than on foot. There are endless foot paths to try, to suit all fitness
and experience levels, full day or an hour long, well known or off the
beaten track. Ask us for suggestions or to borrow local maps and
guides books. |
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Walk the local part of The
Cistercian Way |
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If you'd rather have a knowledgeable
guide with you on the mountains try
Stone Adventures
who have fully qualified and insured guides. They can also offer
instruction in navigation, GPS use, etc. |
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Heng Genting Mountain
Adventures - Climbing, Navigation and Walking |
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| For other activities
try |
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SearchInWales.com an independent Welsh based search engine for Welsh
based web sites. Local links for local people. |
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Last Minute Wales
also have links to various activities |
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