Other Activities

For a full list of other activities visit DyfiActive

Quad Biking: Travel down green lanes, retracing ancient routes that were lifelines for generations of travelers. See breathtaking and beautiful areas that nobody other than intrepid hill walkers and farmers are likely to share.

Madian Quads offer several treks on Honda 250cc bikes, catering for complete novices and experienced 4X4 drivers alike. The experience is unique and satisfaction is guaranteed. Safety is paramount. All their leaders are qualified and courses start with a safety brief. The treks include all safety equipment and waterproof clothing.

Treks available include: Mini Madian - £20 (allow 1 hr), Action Madian - £40 (allow 2 hrs) and Maxi Madian - £80 (allow 6 hrs).

Lazer Sport: A safe shooting sport for all ages and abilities which can be played indoors or outdoors, day or night. Laser sport guns fire a harmless infra red beam. Games available include Laser Sport, Rapid Fire and Skill Shoot.

Paintball: If you are an adrenaline seeker then this is the activity for you. Paintball is set on a ravine, surrounded by woods with a stream running along the bottom (just for those water babies who enjoy sneaking up on the enemy the hard way!). With a variety of scenario's, the ravine is a challenge in itself with the added surprise of the ambush!! A good fun day out.

Horse riding: Award winning Abergwynant Farm is one of the Pioneer Centres of Pony Trekking in Wales. Easily accessible from the A493 road, just south of Dolgellau, it is run as a mixed farm with sheep and over 60 horses kept mainly for pony trekking. The treks are usually 2 hours long and are run on several different routes - along the riverside, over the mountain and foothills of Cadair Idris, past derelict gold mines and through lovely Forestry Commission land overlooking the famous and picturesque Mawddach Estuary.

Walking: There are numerous walks available in and around Machynlleth and the Dyfi Valley. These range from gentle valley walks to more strenuous hill walks.
For the more adventurous there is Aran Fawddwy and Cadair Idris which are both within 10 miles of Machynlleth. For details of walks in the area consults local guide books: 'Local Walks around Machynlleth'' by Mike Thompson and 'Walks in the Dyfi Valley' by Dave Perrott. Both guides are available from Reditreks.

Machynlleth is also situated halfway along the recently opened Glyndwr's Way. The trail, officially opened in Spring 2002, covers 132 miles of breathtaking mid Wales countryside and is dedicated to the 15th Century Welsh Warrior and self proclaimed prince Owain Glyndwr. The trail begins at Knighton on the English borders and meanders its way through open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forests of mid Wales to finish beside the Montgomery Canal in Welshpool. The Offa's Dyke Path National Trail connects Welshpool and Knighton and offers a circular option for those wishing to complete the trail as a continuous walk.

Beaches: Machynlleth is centrally located between two beaches, Aberdyfi to the north and Borth/Ynyslas to the south, each a 15-minute drive.

Aberdyfi: A thriving little harbour resort set within the Snowdonia National Park where the river Dyfi meets the waters of Cardigan Bay. Aberdyfi has water sports galore - sailing, sail boarding, canoeing, fishing and boat trips. In the summer there are yachting regattas and other water spectacles along with family entertainment on its award winning beaches.

Borth/ Ynyslas: One of this resorts greatest attractions is its beach, stretching for four miles in an uninterrupted sweep from the small town of Borth to Ynyslas. Pebbles and shingle slope down to firm, flat sand providing a huge playground at low tide.

Road Touring: If you want a bike ride without the mud there are some fine road rides in the area where you can cover the miles on the main roads or for some hilly rides try out some of the B roads. On the smaller roads you can ride for 3 - 4 hours and count the number of cars you see on one hand. You will also see some spectacular views. As Machynlleth is located on National Cycle Route 8 there are several way marked circular rides. Route advice is available from Tegid.

All the above activities can be booked through Reditreks.