Local Attractions

Local Attractions & Contact Details
Near to Foel Ortho Farm & Bunkhouse
Distance - around 2 miles
Duration - around an hour
Distance - around 2 miles
Walk / Mountain Bike / Horse Riding routes have not been included in this
document. For all videos of local walks / mountain biking etc. please see:
www.youtube.com/user/WOCM/videos
Look under ‘playlists’ for most up to date selection.
Contact Ed & Jenny Matthews on [email protected] Tel: 01691 870 626
Lake Vyrnwy.
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel – Pub, Pub Grub or Fine Dining. The view
down the lake at sunset is stunning from the bar! SY10 0LY
Lake Vyrnwy Hotel - http://www.lakevyrnwy.com/ for Tennis,
Fishing, Cycling, Clay shooting, Birdwatching, Game shooting,
Walking, Canoeing, Sailing. SY10 0LY
Bird Watching at Lake Vyrnwy http://www.rspb.vyrnwy.org/english.htm Nature Reserve :
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve, Bryn Awel, Llanwddyn,
Powys, SY1O OLZ. Tel: 01691 870278
Canoes, Kayaks, sailing boats and boards either for hire or
under instruction. Bethania Adventure water sports base just
300 m along the south -west shore. At the boat house there is
the opportunity to enjoy the water.
http://www.vyrnwy.co.uk/html/bethania_adventure.html
Climbing and abseiling, orienteering, archery, obstacle course,
blind sisal trail, river crossing and expeditions into the hills.
http://www.vyrnwy.co.uk/html/bethania_adventure.html
For Fishermen boats can also be hired from the Lake Vyrnwy
Hotel. http://www.lakevyrnwy.com/
Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Trail
http://www.allamericansandcastle.com/andycom/intro.htm
Pistyll Rhaeadr, the highest waterfall in Wales SY10 0BZ
http://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk/
See the pdf with walk details – there is a café there as well.
The Railway Inn, Penybontfawr, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 0NU Tel:
0871 917 0007. They do wonderful food! Especially the local lamb
shank. Ring first to book.
Fine Dining at Seeds Restaurant at Llanfyllin, / morning coffee
(treacle Tart not to be missed!) 01691 648 604 SY22 5AP
Steam Trains and light railways
Cambrian Railways Trust is located on the B4396 about 5
miles south of Oswestry, just off the A483 heading towards
Welshpool. Turn left at Llynclys Crossroads heading towards
Knockin. The site entrance is about 400 yards on the right, just
over the railway bridge. http://www.cambrianrailwaystrust.com/ SY10 8BX
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambrian_Railways_Trust
WELSHPOOL & LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY. A 16 mile return
journey by narrow gauge steam train through beautiful Mid
Wales countryside. http://www.wllr.org.uk/ SY21 7LT & SY21
0SF
Horse riding - Rainbow Routes - http://www.dyfnanthorses.org.uk
Great Little Trains of Wales http://www.greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk/
Snowdonia National Park – http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk
Centre for Alternative Technology
http://www.cat.org.uk/index.tmpl?refer=index&init=1 SY20 9AZ
Cycling
For all videos of local walks / mountain biking etc. please see:
www.youtube.com/user/WOCM/videos Look under ‘playlists’
for most up to date selection.
Revolution Downhill Mountain Bike Park - just over the hill!
The UK's newest freeride and downhill mountain bike park
with uplift service. Family run, owned and built - by riders, for
riders! www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk
Mountain bike or road bike right from the front door of Foel
Ortho Farmhouse and Bunkhouse. There are MASSES of
routes available, a lot of which have been drawn out in detail
for you. Have a look at the videos & pdf documents. The
‘Hotel Ride’ from the Farmhouse / Bunkhouse is a must!
Mountain Bike Trail Centre - Llandegla Forest. If you really
can't get enough locally, you can spend the day at the
awesome Mountain Bike Trails and picturesque Walks in Coed
Llandegla Forest, North Wales which is only 45 mins away.
They have a bike repair shop, a café, a jet wash for bikes and
some breath-taking trails from family groups to beginners and
black runs and jumps. Ruthin Road, Llandegla, Wrexham,
LL11 3AA. Tel 01978 751656 www.coedllandegla.com
The Rainbow Routes in the Dyfnant Forest (next to Lake
Vyrnwy) , see:
http://www.dyfnanthorses.org.uk/WhatIsItLike.htm - example
of colour coded routes is shown here. These can be used for
Mountain Bikes or Horses.
& mountain bike at:
Mountain biking at Aberhirnant (near Bala) see:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocs
ByKey/WalesGwyneddPenllynAberhirnant
Cycling around Lake Vyrnwy – it is approximately 10 miles all
the way round and perfect for a family ride round.
Bike Hire from Artisians, Lake Vyrnwy, (01691) 870 317
http://www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk/ SY10 0NA
Lake Bala.
Light railway, http://www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk/ LL23 7DD
Bala pubs
Bala and District Angling Association
http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Bala Sailing Club http://www.balasc.org.uk/ LL23 7BS
canoeing / kayaking Tel: 01678 521059
http://www.balawatersports.com/content.asp?Content_ID=2
Whitewater rafting at the National Whitewater Centre, Booking
hotline: 01678 521083 Monday to Friday 9.00am till 4.30pm.
http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/ LL23 7NU
swimming for the ‘extremely hardy’ in the summer! The
British Long Distance Swimming Association (B.L.D.S.A.)
http://www.bldsa.org.uk/
Children
Park Hall near Oswestry in Shropshire is one of the region’s
most exciting family visitor attractions. A popular destination
for young and old alike. With 40,000 square feet of indoor
attractions, regular hands-on animal activities, lots of outdoor
play and driving activities there is never a dull moment for the
kids. Tel: 01691 671123 http://www.parkhallfarm.co.uk/
POSTCODE: SY11 4AS SAT NAV: Burma Road or North Road
(the one road leads to the other), nearest village is Whittington.
Oswestry Leisure Centre – 01691 659 349
Welsh castles
Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool, Powys SY21 8RF,
Telephone: 01938 551944 (Infoline)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/wfindaplace/w-powiscastle_garden/
Chirk Aqueduct.
Designed by Thomas Telford. 126 feet in the air, 1000 feet
long – very scary going over in a barge or walking on the
towpath! Near the B5070, just before Chirk Town.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is off the A539 Llangollen Road at
Trevor or the A5 at Froncysyllte. LL14 5EN
Industrial strength retail therapy in Chester
http://www.visitchester.co.uk/
Powysland Museum
http://www.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=2117&L=0 SY21 7AQ
Pistyll y Gyfyng Waterfall.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/mid/sites/walks/pages/llangynog_loop.sh
tml
The most secluded waterfall you could ever visit! Perfect for a
picnic on a summer day or an exploration by foot or mountain
bike in any weather. Ask Ed and Jen Matthews for details. Not
for the faint hearted driver though!
Welsh Tourism
http://www.visitwales.co.uk/
The Official Tourism Website for Shropshire
http://www.shropshiretourism.info/
Snowdonia National Park http://snowdonia-npa.gov.uk/
Golf at Welshpool Golf Club http://www.welshpoolgolfclub.co.uk/
SY21 9AQ
Abseil into the Devil’s Gorge 0800 448 8077 or 07950 103872.
www.abseiluk.com
Portmeirion – www.portmeirion-village.com LL48 6ER
Plas power adventure.
Climbing / High Ropes / Archery / KMX / Orenteering
www.plaspoweradventure.com Please be aware that sat navs
do not work in finding this location
Canolfan Tryweryn - The National Whitewater Centre, Frongoch, Bala,
Gwynedd, North Wales, LL23 7NU, 01678 521083
http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/
On the way to Foel Ortho Farmhouse /
Bunkhouse if you are coming from London or
Birmingham etc.
Ironbridge and the museum and attractions there:
http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/
http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/enginuity/ etc.
Nescilff Hill.
See the caves cut into the Sandstone where the highwayman
Humphrey Kynaston lived. Open all the time. A5 Nescliff
village.
Get Wet - The Adventure Company Ltd - http://www.get-wet.co.uk
A very good company who we have used a lot before!
Get wet has 2 public access high ropes courses and a
paintball park. The high ropes courses range from 8 - 20
metres and offer an exciting day out. Paintball sessions run
twice daily in the summer months and one a day in the winter.
Get Wet also offer other activities such as 4x4 safaris,
canyoning and Team-Building courses. please call us anytime.
Tel: 07775 763394 & 07909 768950
LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE SNOWDONIA
Whether you simply want to see what a real 4x4 can do, or
you're looking to develop your skills all the way through to
advanced level, we can help. Located in some of the most
beautiful countryside in Britain, you'll have a chance to
experience one of the vehicles, a Defender, Range Rover,
Discovery, Range Rover Sport or Freelander - vehicles that
really have been everywhere and done everything. Whether for
serious learning or serious fun, we promise you an experience
you'll never forget.
About Snowdonia
Land Rover Experience Snowdonia is based near Bala in the
heart of North Wales. Set in some of the best off-road terrain
anywhere in the UK, you can be assured of a day to remember.
We are situated right on the edge of the Snowdonia National
Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty with lots to offer a
visitor, from breathtaking walks to just relaxing with a drink
and a view in a local pub. The National Park covers 823 square
miles of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in north
west Wales.
Bala Golf Club
Tel: 01678 520359 LL23 7YD
Penllyn Leisure Centre (Bala)
Tel: 01678 521222, LL23 7SR
Bala Lake Railway
Tel: 01678 540666 http://www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk
Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake Railway) is headquartered at
Llanuwchllyn, at the South-Western end of Llyn Tegid/Bala
Lake. The railway runs along the Southern shoreline.
Bala Ten Pin Bowling
Tel 01678 541006, LL23 7ST, www.urdd.org
Bala Cinema
Tel 01678 520800, Town Hall, Persarn Road, Bala, LL23 7SR
Cycle up the:
Bwlch y Groes (Pass of the Cross) is the highest public road
mountain pass in Wales, with a summit altitude of 545 metres
(1788 feet). Grid Ref: SH 91306 23282
Ropes & Ladders, High Ropes Adventure, Snowdonia
http://www.ropesandladders.co.uk, 01286 872 310
or email [email protected], Sat nav: LL55 4TY
The new kids course is now open in time for the Easter holidays.
Suitable for children 4 to 8yrs. Now the smaller members of the
family won't need to feel left out! Ropes and Ladders is the activity
high ropes course in Llanberis, right in the heart of Snowdonia.
Wales’ Tallest Tree (Vyrnwy)
http://www.secretwales.com/cyfiefarm/tallest-tree.htm
Adrenalin Antics – 01654 767 655
Premier adventure & activity holiday providers, based in the
Snowdonia national Park, North Wales, UK.
Home of the "Adrenalin Combo", "Big Canyoning Adventure"
Other activities include; Gorge walking, Canyoning, cliff
jumping, rock climbing, abseiling, raft building, mountain/hill
walks, zip lines and more.
Meet at Lake - Llyn Trawsfyndd
http://www.adrenalinantics.com/movies/canyon.asp
Hoverdays
http://www.hoverdays.co.uk/
Quad Biking in North Wales.. and Ewe-phoria Sheepdog Centre
http://www.adventure-mountain.co.uk/
Discover the thrill and skill required for off-road quad biking at
Adventure Mountain in North Wales!
www.go-below.co.uk Underground adventure in Snowdonia .
Berwyn Leisure Park
http://www.berwynleisurepark.co.uk/
01691 600 337
Motor Bikes, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Off Road Driving, Archery, Quad Bikes
Corporate Days