The Local Area
Around Tyn-yr-Erw Local Watersports Centres
Other Local Activities Places To Visit
Around Tyn-yr-Erw
Tyn-yr-Erw is situated at over 1000 feet with beautiful views over Cwm Main which means narrow valley in Welsh. Directly behind the house you can clamber up to an old Iron Age fort and then on to an ancient stone circle. There are many other local walks from our doorstep which are well maintained and signposted, including one to a small lake two miles away.
The local pub and restaurant The Goat is a ten minute drive away (or half hour stagger!) and the nearest garage and shop are two miles away.
For nature lovers we are a haven for birds, with buzzards, curlews, owls, hawks, wild geese and ducks, swallows, swifts and many others all making their home around (and sometimes in!) the farm buildings.
On the mammalian front there are foxes, hares, rabbits and badgers living close by the house. On a smaller scale stoats and weasels are sometimes spotted around the gardens and there are several species of bats living in the duck house roof.
There are rare plants and flowers growing all round the hills including orchids, and a range of different habitats within a small radius of the house including woodland, moors, bogs and meadows.
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Local Watersports Centres
Bala is renowned for it's watersport facilities and is a seven mile drive away from Tyn-yr-Erw.
For the adventurous Canolfan Tryweryn provides white water rafting trips, canoeing and water safety courses. Tel: 01678 521 083, Email: ct.bookings@virgin.net. The Welsh Canoeing Association also has information about kayaking in the Tryweryn.
Water is released into the river from the dammed Llyn Celyn up stream, which means that the water is often high when other rivers are dry. For water info and to check the latest water release dates check the web site or call 01678 520 826.
Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales: four miles long, one mile wide. With its beautiful views and the Aran mountain towering above at one end, its endemic pre-historic fish called gwyniad and it's legendary monster, Tegi, Bala Lake is the ideal place to try your hand at sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre is located on the lake foreshore and can providing training and courses aswell as hiring out equipment. Tel: 01678 521 059, Email:balawatersports@compuserve.com
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Other Activities
Mountain Walking
We are idealy situated to take advantage of some of the best mountains for walking and climbing in Britain. Cader Idris, Arennig, Aran and of course Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) are all with in driving distance.
Rock Climbing
There are many renowned places for rock climbing in Snowdonia. Please contact us if you would like to book mountain guides for climbing.
Mountain Bikes
It is possible to hire mountain bikes from RH Roberts Cycles in Bala. Tel: 01678 520 252, email:sales@rhroberts-cycles.co.uk. There are also waymarked routes in Gwydir Forest (nr. Betws-y-Coed). Bikes can be hired from Beics Betws Cycle Hire, Betws-y-Coed. Tel: 01690 710829.
Horse Riding
There are several horse riding centres in the area with many beautiful places to explore. Please contact us if you would like details of riding schools.
Dry Slope Skiing
There is an artificial ski slope at Trawsfynydd 20 miles away, where you can hire equipment and book tuiition. Contact Rhiw Goch Skiing Centre on 01766 540219.
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Places To Visit
These following links should be give you all the information you need about other attractions in the area:
The Bala and Penllyn Tourism Association
www.bala-snowdonia.com
North Wales Tourist Board
www.tourism.wales.gov.uk