Outdoor activities could be on the schedule for those staying in Wales holiday cottages this year after tourism centres in Gwynedd announced they are applying for grants.
Visit Wales, the Welsh Assembly Government”s tourism team, is set to make a decision in the few weeks and could offer Blaenau Ffestiniog, Trawsfynydd, Dolgellau and Y Bala sites money to improve their centres.
Family-friendly cycle paths in Dolgellau and a mountain biking venue in Blaenau Ffestiniog could be secured if £1.4 million and £1.3 million respective funding gets the go ahead, the BBC reports.
Ceri Cunnington from local regeneration group Antur Blaenau told the news provider: "Ultimately it would weave the amazing heritage we have here in ”Stiniog with outdoor activities. Instead of walkers just going along with their heads down, we could have them discussing the environment and the history of the town."
Cycling enthusiasts visiting Wales this summer will also be able to take part in the Gore Bike Wear TransWales 2010 competition, which will take place in Powys, in the east of the country.
Posted by Andrew Hill
