Attractions / Activities
Castell y Bere
Attraction
Distinctive remains of a native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') around 1221. Castell y Bere was a remote outpost on Llywelyn’s southern frontier, but it was vital to his security.
Cymer Abbey
Attraction
Substantial remains of the simple abbey church, founded in 1198 by Maredudd ap Cynan for the Cistercian order.
Inigo Jones Slate Works
Attraction
Inigo Jones Slate Works was founded in 1861 mainly to prefabricate school writing slates. Today the company uses the same raw material namely 500 million year old Welsh slate to produce architectural, memorial, landscape and craft products.
Nomad
Activity Operator
Nomad offers wilderness retreats for adults set in the wild fringes of Snowdonia. Nomad is a fully residential experience with cosy canvas accommodation and beautiful hearty grub cooked over a fire. You are well and truly looked after!
Stepping Outdoors
Activity Operator
An independent family run business based in North Wales, with a passion for getting people outdoors, aiming to introduce people to new experiences and help them develop the skills necessary to enable them to explore further.
Sygun Copper Mine
Attraction
A remarkable underground experience. Abandoned in 1903 but now reopened to visitors, Sygun tells the story of Victorian miners. Nowadays, it’s hard to believe that such gritty industrial heritage exists amongst so much natural beauty.