From the world's oldest preserved narrow-gauge steam railway to championship links golf, low-flying jets in the Mach Loop and mountain biking in the Dyfi Forest, there's far more to do around Tywyn than a quiet seaside town lets on. Many of these are minutes from the cottages; the rest make easy, scenic day trips. For our pick of the best, see things to do in Tywyn.
Military Aviation
The Mach Loop
25 min drive
Adventure
Zip World Llechwedd
1 hr 20 min drive
★ 4.7 (6446)
Mine Tour
Corris Mine Explorers
30 min drive
★ 4.9 (214)
Landmark
Barmouth Bridge
30 min drive
★ 4.8 (971)
Cliff Railway
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
1 hr drive
★ 4.6 (3763)
Heritage Railway
The Fairbourne Railway
25 min drive
★ 4.6 (1278)
Museum
Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
5 min walk
★ 4.8 (33)
Golf
Aberdovey Golf Club
10 min drive
★ 4.7 (289)
Watersports
Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre
1 hr 10 min drive
★ 4.7 (940)
Outdoor Centre
The Outward Bound Trust, Aberdovey Centre
10 min drive
★ 4.2 (81)
Cinema & Bar
Magic Lantern Cinema
6 min walk
★ 4.9 (320)
Ice Cream Shop
Holgates Ice Cream
10 min walk
★ 4.5 (287)
Heritage Railway
Talyllyn Railway
5 min walk
★ 4.8 (2515)
Wildlife Experience
Dolphin Spotting on Cardigan Bay
From your balcony
Mountain
Cadair Idris
20 min drive
★ 4.9 (1200)
Family Attraction
King Arthur's Labyrinth
30 min drive
★ 4.6 (2800)
Leisure Centre
Byw'n Iach Bro Dysynni
5 min walk
★ 4.3 (45)
Leisure Park
Tywyn Leisure Park
5 min walk
★ 4.6 (3001)
Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Dyfi Bike Park
20 miles east
Bike Hire & MTB Coaching
Wheelism
20 min drive
Zip Line & Adventure Park
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
2 hr drive
Hillfort & Nature Reserve
Craig yr Aderyn (Bird Rock)
25 min drive
Forest Walk & Waterfalls
Nant Gwernol Forest Walks
20 min drive
Heritage Railway
Corris Railway
30 min drive
Looking for somewhere to stay? Our two beachfront holiday cottages in Tywyn sit right on the promenade, a short walk or drive from everything here.