Attractions

Mountain biking

The Dyfi valley is a prime location for mountain biking and there are numerous forest trails within riding distance of the cottage. The Climachx trail is in the forest itself, a 15m round trip on built single tracks and featuring the longest descent in Wales.

The Mach 1-3 trails start from nearby Machynlleth

see dyfimountainbiking.org.uk  and Dyfi Bike Park for more...

Wildlife and Nature

This is an unspoilt landscape and you will find wildlife at every turn. On your journey in you will need to slow right down in case the Dyfi otters are crossing the road. Pine Martens are a recent introduction to the valley. The cottage garden itself covers around 2/3 acre and is managed for wildlife. It attracts countless species of birds such as long tailed tits, greater spotted woodpeckers and green wagtails. We can't stop the badgers digging up the drive! And you will hear owls at night and cuckoos in the Spring. We also have newts, toads, frogs, slow worms, rabbits and countless small furries.

The Osprey Project near Machynlleth is well worth a visit, as is Ynys Hir (RSPB)

Walking

The Dyfi forest is a public access landscape which means you can walk in any part of it. It is a huge area with few landmarks so a compass can be a good idea. 

From the cottage door you can find a lake, several quarries, a Victorian wheelhouse and cutting shed, clear running streams and of course lots of trees.

Nearby is the Mawddach trail, Glyndwrs Way, Cregennan Lakes and of course you can climb mountains! Cader Idris is our most local mountain (20 minutes drive to the start of the trails. It's also much quieter than Snowdon