Machynlleth is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the Mountain Biking Capitals of Europe. There are a number of speciality trails through the forest and over the mountains. Trails for beginners, the most experienced and the bravest!
The famous Mach 1, Mach 2 and Mach 3. Visit the link for more details.
Mountian bikes can be hired and or repaired in town.
Machynlleth is on the SUSTRANS route and a even created a special cycle bridge across the Dyfi river. As well as the roads, there are a number of special cycle routes in the area, away from the traffic.
The Wynnstay is an ideal base for Golf Tours.
15 minutes drive from the hotel to either Aberdovey or Borth & Ynyslas links, one hour to Royal St. David's and Machynlleth golf course itself, is the rather special.
The links at Aberdovey & Borth at the mouth of the Dyfi estuary, are almost close enough to hit a ball from one to the other, but by car one must drive up the estuary to Machynlleth and then back down the other side.
Borth & Ynyslas: Championship links course: 8 miles
Aberdovey: Championship links course: 9 miles
Machynlleth: 9 hole course but most individual. Half mile
Royal St. David's: 1 hour.
Arrive on the Friday and play 9 holes at Machynlleth course. It is a bit different, rather unusual, no bunkers but a number of sheep and, of course, very special scenery. Then Saturday and Sunday can be given to the links at Borth or Aberdovey, both championship courses, or a very pleasant car ride up to Harlech and Royal St. David's.
The Wynnstay is very popular with Golf Parties, we are happy to take parties of up to twenty. If you are thinking of a tour, please ask us how we may help make your stay even more special.
The area is a wonder for bird watchers, especially those who like birds of prey.. The once very rare red kite regularly flies right over the Wynnstay. In the surrounding country one finds buzzards, kestrels, goshawks, peregrine falcons, barn owls, merlins, sparrow hawks and more. There are a number of nature reserves in the area, including the RSPB site at Ynys-Hir.
Local wildlife expert, Elfyn Pugh, can take you to see the wonderful local wildlife, birds of prey, sea birds, or dolphins and seals, go to watch badgers or foxes. Check out his safari website.
This is an ideal area for fishing for trout, sea trout and salmon. There are opportunities for fishing with fly, bait and spinner, on lakes and rivers. Day permits available for the Dovey, Mawddach and Wnion rivers and Tal-y-Llyn and Cynwch Lakes. The excellent John Jones of Fish Tales in Dolgellau has a larger selection and can advise on what is fishing well and where.
Machynlleth is home to the world famous Coch-y-bonddu bookshop.
Please note that it is possible to obtain permits for the lower reaches of the Dovey River and The Wynnstay can help with local advice as to what bait or fly to use and where the best spots are.
There a various trekking centres in the area.
There are many roads and tracks in the area for those with 
Enjoy splashing through the mud, going high into the wild mountains or just enjoying the scenery in a novel way. There are treks for children and treks for the brave.
Ask the Wynnstay for more details
The Wynnstay has two excellent clay grounds within easy reach. Fifteen minutes away is the Dovey Valley Shooting ground, with probably the most extensive sporting layout in Britain.
A bit further is the Mid Wales Shooting Centre, host to Welsh, English, British and Wolrd championships and the famous Kreighoff500 Classic.
The Wynnstay has access to a few quality shoots and has been reviewed in Shooting Gazette, Shooting Times and Sporting Gun. Both driven and walked-up days and evening duck flighting available. Please ask for details.
Ask the Wynnstay for more details
There are many exhilarating adventure sports and activities in the Dyfi Valley. Please visit the Dyfi Active website for more details
