Other Places to See Around Aberystwyth
Aberaeron
Some 16 miles south along the coast lies the small town of Aberaeron. The town once built ships and was a trading port. Now, with its colourful Georgian houses and quiet harbour, it has become a popular holiday resort. A sea aquarium gives an insight into the marine life of Cardigan Bay.
- From Aberystwyth take the A487 south, or the 550 or X40 bus service.
Centre for Alternative Technology
One of the Wales Tourist Board's 'Star Attractions', CAT claims to be "a village of the future." Housed in an old slate quarry, attractions include numerous interesting displays on renewable energy sources, organic gardens and a water-powered cliff railway.
Tel.: 01654 705950, Web: www.cat.org.uk.
3 miles north of Machynlleth on the A487 and also served by Arriva bus route X32 (Aberystwyth-Bangor) with a stop around 300 yards from the centre.
Llywernog Silver Lead Mines
For over one hundred years from the 1740s there was a silver-lead mine here, on the slopes of Plynlimon. Discover the history of the mining industry that once dominated the area. Pan for silver, or join the underground Miners' Trail. (Tel. 01970 890620)
- About 11 miles out of Aberystwyth on the A44.
This page updated 25-Jun-2007