Trying to find something to do on a day when perhaps the weather isn't the best (or when it is!) - here are a few local and not so local attractions or places of interest. For more detailed information on some local places of interest - have a look at "interesting places" in our guides section.

Don't forget you can use the Abersoch "Grab A Bus" Hail and Ride Service to visit some of these attractions- click here for a timetable.

- High Ropes-Course Adventure- Aerial challenges and adventure at Ropeworks - 8 miles from Abersoch - 01766 819187 - www.ropeworks.co.uk

- Cilan Fawr Riding - hourly rides on Cilan headland - no riding on the roads - click here for detais.

- Fishing and Seal Trips - take a trip round the St. Tudwal's Islands to view the seals and wildlife or take a fishing trip. Bookings are made through Abersoch Angling in the village - 01758 712646 - for more info - click here

- A Walk to the Ty Coch Inn at Porthdinllaen - www.tycoch.co.uk

- Welsh Highland Railway - www.whr.co.uk or something that is not on the whr website - the other end of the railway see - www.bangor.ac.uk/ml/whr where you will find great views (dog friendly too).

- Dwyfor Rabbit Farm - Criccieth - (01766) 523136
Visitors are welcome to the farm where they will see rabbits of various breeds and meet friendly farm animals such as ponies, lambs and kids. There is ample shelter on a rainy day as a large number of the rabbits are at home in farm buildings. Children are allowed to handle baby rabbits and sheepdog puppies, feed farmyard animals and poultry under supervision. Free pony-and-trap ride. Light refreshments available at the farmyard.
Open daily Easter to end of October. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Hovercrafting - a new experience in outdoor pursuits, for something completely different, hovercraft flying - www.tanrallt.com.

- Plas Yn Rhiw - National Trust owned historic house situated in an idyllic setting on Rhiw Mountain, overlooking Porth Neigwl. 01758 780219.

- Abersoch Lifeboat Station - open to the public every Thursday evening from 6.30pm.

- Plas Glyn-y-Weddw - gallery and arts centre in Llanbedrog. 01758 740763.

- Caernarvon Castle - an obvious one to visit. 01286 677617.

- Glasfryn Go Karts and Quadbikes - great fun - situated 4 miles from Pwllheli on the Caernarvon road. 01766 810202.

- Welsh Mountain Zoo - situated in Colwyn Bay. 01492 532938.

- Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 12 miles from Porthmadog - underground rides through the caverns! 01766 830306.

- Anglesey Sea Zoo - Brynsiencyn, Anglesey. Showing an abundance of sea water wildlife in specially constructed viewing tanks. 01248 430411.#

- Portmeirion Village and Gardens - The classic Italianate village and gardens by Clough Williams-Ellis. Setting for "The Prisoner" TV series. 01766 770000.

- Ffestiniog Railway - World famous narrow gauge railway runs from the sea at Porthmadog into the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog. 01766 512340.

- Lloyd George Museum - Llanstumdwy - Criccieth - discover the life and times of the former British Prime Minister. 01766 522071.

- Talhenbont Hall - Criccieth - historic house, gardens and nature trail. 01766 810247.

- Criccieth Castle - great views from the site.

- Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales - not a bad weather option!

got any other suggestions?...please let us know