Places to visit near

Machynlleth

Machynlleth is a town in Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 2,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are MOMA Wales, Mynydd Llwyn-gwern and St Peter Ad Vincula.

52.5910° N, 3.8505° WPop. 2,235

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Machynlleth

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Machynlleth
  2. Mynydd Llwyn-gwernviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Graig Gochviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mynydd Esgair Weddanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. St Peter Ad Vinculachurch · 30 min
  6. Aberdyfi Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Machynlleth
Today’s loopMachynllethStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Machynlleth?

MOMA Wales (museum, about 1 km), Mynydd Llwyn-gwern (viewpoint, about 5 km), St Peter Ad Vincula (church, about 6 km), Mynydd Esgair Weddan (viewpoint, about 9 km), Aberdyfi Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Graig Goch (viewpoint, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Machynlleth?

99 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Machynlleth?

Mynydd Llwyn-gwern, about 5 km by road; Mynydd Esgair Weddan (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Machynlleth?

Aberdyfi Castle, about 9 km by road; Castell Y Bere (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Machynlleth?

Start in Machynlleth, visit Mynydd Llwyn-gwern, then Graig Goch, then Mynydd Esgair Weddan, then St Peter Ad Vincula, then Aberdyfi Castle, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.