Borth y Gest , the harbour (below) & the coves (above) 15 to 20 minutes away by car

The Cob at porthmadog. A flat walk, perfect for watching birds.

Cwmorthin a walk up to a disused slate quarry, and ruined workers cottages. Only 5 mins up the road.

Llyn Mair one of three lovely walks round three different lakes, only 5 minutes drive away.

Llyn mair in the autumn

Tanygrisiau walk round the lake, visit the lakeside cafe, or walk in the moelwyns, only 5 minutes drive away.

the woods above Penrhyndeudreath (10 minutes away by car)

Llandecwyn (near Harlech) 20 mins away by car

one of 7 waterfalls around Rhyd y Sarn only 5 minutes up the road

(below) the view from Ynys - looking towards Portmeirion

(above and below) the Japanese garden at Portmeirion

(above and below) the Italianate village of Portmeirion

(above) the gardens at Plas Tan y Bwlch -5 mins down the road from Llechrwd

(below) One of the three waterfalls on the geology trail in the woods of Coed y Brenin (near Dolgellau, 30 mins away by car)

Coed y Brenin is well know for its fantastic range of mountain bike trails, From the 12km Fun route, the famous 'Red Bull' and 'MBR' trails through to the strenuous 38km technical singletrack of the Karrimore loop, there's days of fantastic riding for everyone from families to the World-class racers who train there regularly.

Of course if your not into mountain biking its a fantastic place for walking too.