Guidebook for Machynlleth
Arts & Culture
I really like it here, it's pretty low-key but has recreations of how old Welsh houses used to be etc, and the staff are supremely friendly and informative.
23 locals recommend
Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
I really like it here, it's pretty low-key but has recreations of how old Welsh houses used to be etc, and the staff are supremely friendly and informative.
Great galleries. Quaint cafe. Peaceful and inspiring.
21 locals recommend
The Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA) Machynlleth
Heol Pen'RalltGreat galleries. Quaint cafe. Peaceful and inspiring.
Shopping
The Deco Shop
1 Heol MaengwynIndependent, crafts, homewares and books. All very tastefully stocked.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Machynlleth
80-88 Maengwyn StreetParks & Nature
This is a stunning mountain, and only 15 or so minutes from here by car.
There are several routes you can take up it, but all are gorgeous: Woodlands, waterfalls, a big glacial lake, vistas over the Mawddach estuary and a lot of Snowdonia National Park.
8 locals recommend
CADER IDRIS OUTDOOR GEAR (not 'Cadair Idris' the mountain)
This is a stunning mountain, and only 15 or so minutes from here by car.
There are several routes you can take up it, but all are gorgeous: Woodlands, waterfalls, a big glacial lake, vistas over the Mawddach estuary and a lot of Snowdonia National Park.
This is a beautiful woodland with some very picturesque waterfalls. There is a steam train which runs through the area and is a different way to enjoy the scenery on a lazy day.
There's a cafe by the car park so you can get a tea when you're tired.
10 locals recommend
Dolgoch Falls station
This is a beautiful woodland with some very picturesque waterfalls. There is a steam train which runs through the area and is a different way to enjoy the scenery on a lazy day.
There's a cafe by the car park so you can get a tea when you're tired.
A lovely seaside town on the Dyfi estuary. Sandy beaches as far as the eye can see and plenty of places to get your ice cream.
If you prefer a quieter beach, head out of town to the cemetery beach.
92 locals recommend
Aberdyfi
A lovely seaside town on the Dyfi estuary. Sandy beaches as far as the eye can see and plenty of places to get your ice cream.
If you prefer a quieter beach, head out of town to the cemetery beach.
Ynyslas beach has dunes, the remains of a petrified forest (at low tide), views, and sand. I love it here.
46 locals recommend
Ynyslas
Ynyslas beach has dunes, the remains of a petrified forest (at low tide), views, and sand. I love it here.
Ynyshir
Great wildlife reserve with bird hides and a visitor centre
Food Scene
The Quarry Cafe
13 Heol MaengwynVegetarian cafe in town. Great atmosphere, great food.
This is a gorgeous village shop and cafe. A hub of a friendly small village, this is a grea place to hang our every day except Sundays and is a lovely walk away from here (or short drive.)
The shop sells essentials, some groceries, books, postcards, gifts, all sorts.
9 locals recommend
Idris Stores
Bridge StreetThis is a gorgeous village shop and cafe. A hub of a friendly small village, this is a grea place to hang our every day except Sundays and is a lovely walk away from here (or short drive.)
The shop sells essentials, some groceries, books, postcards, gifts, all sorts.
Everything Else
A great place to learn about living a low-impact lifestyle. Some people consider the centre to be a bit dated, but it is still doing amazing work around policy and education.
It also has a great shop and a vegetarian cafe.
79 locals recommend
Centre for Alternative Technology
A great place to learn about living a low-impact lifestyle. Some people consider the centre to be a bit dated, but it is still doing amazing work around policy and education.
It also has a great shop and a vegetarian cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Village tafern, a lovely hour's walk away from here.
Locally brewed beers and ciders and homemade food, combined with a brilliant atmosphere make this a firm favourite. Often has live music events, pub quizzes, etc.
Tafarn Dwynant
Village tafern, a lovely hour's walk away from here.
Locally brewed beers and ciders and homemade food, combined with a brilliant atmosphere make this a firm favourite. Often has live music events, pub quizzes, etc.