Centre for Alternative Technology
Canolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen
An ecology park founded in 1973 on a former slate quarry. Visitors can ride a water-balanced cliff railway up to the site.
The Centre for Alternative Technology was built on a disused slate quarry near Machynlleth, and it is a pioneer of ecology and environmental work in Europe. The site showcases solar and wind power, hydropower, eco-architecture and organic gardening. At the entrance, a water-balanced cliff railway, powered by the gravity of water tanks, takes visitors up the hill (seasonal). It suits families and visitors interested in sustainable development. Admission is charged, and opening hours change with the seasons. It is about 30 km northeast of Aberystwyth. Take a train to Machynlleth and transfer to a bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal; check official source)
Nearby sights
- Bwlch Nant yr Arian
- Silver Mountain Experience (Llywernog Mine)
- Ynyslas Dunes (Dyfi National Nature Reserve)
- Devil's Bridge Falls
- Talyllyn Railway
- Borth Beach & Submerged Forest
- Hafod Estate
- Clarach Bay