Julia’s guidebook
Places of interest
Things of interest for all!
Discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats.
At CAT we believe in a positive future where we have learnt to live harmoniously with nature and tread lightly on the planet while enjoying the highest quality of life. Our Visitor Centre helps you explore that vision for the future and learn about ways to help achieve it.
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Centre for Alternative Technology
Discover a hidden world, packed full of working examples of renewable energy, beautiful organic gardens, experimental green buildings and sustainably managed woodland habitats.
At CAT we believe in a positive future where we have learnt to live harmoniously with nature and tread lightly on the planet while enjoying the highest quality of life. Our Visitor Centre helps you explore that vision for the future and learn about ways to help achieve it.
National hero, Owain Glyndŵr's 1404 parliament – the original Senedd. The Owain Glyndŵr Centre is the local history museum that tells his story.
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Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament House
67-69 Heol MaengwynNational hero, Owain Glyndŵr's 1404 parliament – the original Senedd. The Owain Glyndŵr Centre is the local history museum that tells his story.
There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Corris Mine Explorers, based at Corris Craft Centre. Kit up in a hard hat for a fascinating tour of an abandoned slate mine, take a boat trip through an underground maze while listening to tales from long ago in King Arthur's Labyrinth, or get messy at a hands-on craft session making pottery, candles, chocolate or wooden furniture.
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Corris Craft Centre
There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Corris Mine Explorers, based at Corris Craft Centre. Kit up in a hard hat for a fascinating tour of an abandoned slate mine, take a boat trip through an underground maze while listening to tales from long ago in King Arthur's Labyrinth, or get messy at a hands-on craft session making pottery, candles, chocolate or wooden furniture.
Starting from the Corris Craft Centre in Mid Wales, King Arthur’s Labyrinth is a unique visitor attraction where you sail through a magical underground waterfall and deep into the mountains of Southern Snowdonia. Enjoy the exciting finale - Dragon River!
This underground storytelling adventure is time travel at its best. Equipped with a hard hat you’re greeted by a mysterious hooded boatman who takes you by underground boat and through a magical waterfall; your gateway to the Dark Ages and to the life and times of King Arthur.
After docking the boat, the hooded boatman guides you around the vast caverns and winding tunnels of the Labyrinth. With the adventure unfolding you’ll find ancient stories of King Arthur and other Welsh legends too. Dramatic scenes, light and sound help to bring these stories to life.
Enjoy the myths and legends of Welsh dragons, giants, battles, devastating floods and many more. This is a real adventure for young and old whatever the weather.
Dragon River is an exciting finale to the adventure - will you escape the dragons' clutches and return safely to the outside world?
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Labirint kralja Arthura
Starting from the Corris Craft Centre in Mid Wales, King Arthur’s Labyrinth is a unique visitor attraction where you sail through a magical underground waterfall and deep into the mountains of Southern Snowdonia. Enjoy the exciting finale - Dragon River!
This underground storytelling adventure is time travel at its best. Equipped with a hard hat you’re greeted by a mysterious hooded boatman who takes you by underground boat and through a magical waterfall; your gateway to the Dark Ages and to the life and times of King Arthur.
After docking the boat, the hooded boatman guides you around the vast caverns and winding tunnels of the Labyrinth. With the adventure unfolding you’ll find ancient stories of King Arthur and other Welsh legends too. Dramatic scenes, light and sound help to bring these stories to life.
Enjoy the myths and legends of Welsh dragons, giants, battles, devastating floods and many more. This is a real adventure for young and old whatever the weather.
Dragon River is an exciting finale to the adventure - will you escape the dragons' clutches and return safely to the outside world?
You can enter the Plas grounds by the large black gates opposite the Owain Glyndŵr Centre on Maengwyn Street. If you follow the path to Y Plas itself (where you can refresh with a coffee/tea and cake) you will find the play-park and pump track situated to the left of the building
Y Plas
Pentrerhedyn StreetYou can enter the Plas grounds by the large black gates opposite the Owain Glyndŵr Centre on Maengwyn Street. If you follow the path to Y Plas itself (where you can refresh with a coffee/tea and cake) you will find the play-park and pump track situated to the left of the building
A forest set within the Snowdonia National Park. It has bike trails (green, blue, red & black), walking and running trails. There is a cafe on site.
Beics Brenin, located on site does provide bike hire. You will need to contact them prior to your visit. You will need to provide your own helmet.
There is a charge for parking
Free for the first 20 minutes
£2 for 2 hours
The maximum charge is £7 per day
There are pay machines that will take cash or card. Pay on departure.
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Coed-y-Brenin
A forest set within the Snowdonia National Park. It has bike trails (green, blue, red & black), walking and running trails. There is a cafe on site.
Beics Brenin, located on site does provide bike hire. You will need to contact them prior to your visit. You will need to provide your own helmet.
There is a charge for parking
Free for the first 20 minutes
£2 for 2 hours
The maximum charge is £7 per day
There are pay machines that will take cash or card. Pay on departure.
Family fun trails for mountain biking, walking running and red kite feeding. There is a charge for parking.
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Nant yr Arian
Family fun trails for mountain biking, walking running and red kite feeding. There is a charge for parking.
Peaceful remains of a busy industrial hub. Sitting in the shadow of the dam at the southern end of Llyn Clywedog Reservoir, Bryntail’s buildings illuminate a time when this tranquil spot was a bustling site of industry. During the 19th century this was a noisy, smoky place as lead was extracted and processed, before being transported to nearby Llanidloes and shipped down the River Severn.
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Bryntail Lead Mine Buildings
Peaceful remains of a busy industrial hub. Sitting in the shadow of the dam at the southern end of Llyn Clywedog Reservoir, Bryntail’s buildings illuminate a time when this tranquil spot was a bustling site of industry. During the 19th century this was a noisy, smoky place as lead was extracted and processed, before being transported to nearby Llanidloes and shipped down the River Severn.
Our Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore. There is a gift shop with useful maps, local produce and mementos of Elan. We also have a spacious cafe alongside the River Elan which serves homemade snacks and meals.
If you are interested in coming as part of a larger group by coach it is always worth getting in touch ahead of your visit. We are always pleased to welcome groups, and have dedicated Rangers who will make sure you have a visit to remember.
Dogs: We welcome well behaved dogs into our Visitor Centre, this includes the exhibition area, shop and café (initially a designated area will be identified for this).
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Elan Valley Reservoirs
Our Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore. There is a gift shop with useful maps, local produce and mementos of Elan. We also have a spacious cafe alongside the River Elan which serves homemade snacks and meals.
If you are interested in coming as part of a larger group by coach it is always worth getting in touch ahead of your visit. We are always pleased to welcome groups, and have dedicated Rangers who will make sure you have a visit to remember.
Dogs: We welcome well behaved dogs into our Visitor Centre, this includes the exhibition area, shop and café (initially a designated area will be identified for this).
The Clywedog Reservoir (Welsh: Llyn Clywedog) is a reservoir near Llanidloes, Wales on the head-waters of the River Severn. The construction of the reservoir was enabled by an Act of Parliament which asserted that "The chief function of the reservoir is river regulation". Its primary purpose was to regulate the flow in the River Severn to mitigate flooding and provide support for drinking water abstractions for the West Midlands. It was completed in 1967 and is situated near the B4518 road north of Llanidloes, Powys.
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Llyn Clywedog Dam
The Clywedog Reservoir (Welsh: Llyn Clywedog) is a reservoir near Llanidloes, Wales on the head-waters of the River Severn. The construction of the reservoir was enabled by an Act of Parliament which asserted that "The chief function of the reservoir is river regulation". Its primary purpose was to regulate the flow in the River Severn to mitigate flooding and provide support for drinking water abstractions for the West Midlands. It was completed in 1967 and is situated near the B4518 road north of Llanidloes, Powys.
Hafren Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1930s and named after Afon Hafren (the Welsh name for the River Severn).
The River Severn begins quietly in a squelchy peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon, Mid Wales’ highest mountain.
In no time at all it becomes a torrent with falls and cascades plunging headlong through the forest.
The source of the Severn lies just outside the forest’s boundary but you can walk to it on our waymarked walk.
There are also shorter walks through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls and a boardwalk takes you along the riverbank to the Cascade Falls.
Hafren Forest is the start (or end) point for two long distance, linear walks - The Wye Valley Walk and The Severn Way.
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Hafren Forest
Hafren Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1930s and named after Afon Hafren (the Welsh name for the River Severn).
The River Severn begins quietly in a squelchy peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon, Mid Wales’ highest mountain.
In no time at all it becomes a torrent with falls and cascades plunging headlong through the forest.
The source of the Severn lies just outside the forest’s boundary but you can walk to it on our waymarked walk.
There are also shorter walks through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls and a boardwalk takes you along the riverbank to the Cascade Falls.
Hafren Forest is the start (or end) point for two long distance, linear walks - The Wye Valley Walk and The Severn Way.
Welcome to Aberystwyth Cliff Railway. At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales.
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Penyal žičara
Cliff TerraceWelcome to Aberystwyth Cliff Railway. At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales.
National Library of Wales
Penglais Roadhttps://www.library.wales/
Aberystwyth Castle is an Edwardian fortress that was built during the First Welsh War in the late 13th century. It was begun during Edward I's first Welsh campaign at the same time as work started at Flint, Rhuddlan and Builth Wells.
Building work started in 1277. The inner ward was built in a diamond-shaped concentric castle, with a twin D-shaped gatehouse keep with mural towers at each corner. The outer ward consisted of twin D-shaped gatehouse, a barbican, a rock-cut ditch and a large curtain wall with towers.
Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare built an earlier Motte and bailey castle a mile south of the current site in c.1110. It was called Castell Tan-y-castell, Aberrheidol Castle and Old Aberystwyth. The earth and timber castle was later reinforced with stone. The castle was captured by Owain Gwynedd in 1136: it then changed hands at least three more times before being capturedl by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in 1221. Llywelyn razed this castle and built another one in its place.
Aberystwyth Castle had not yet been completed when the Welsh briefly captured and burned it in 1282. Later work was overseen by master mason James of St George. Construction ceased in 1289. The castle was subjected to a lengthy siege during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294-5.
By 1307 a town was thriving outside the castle walls; its Welsh name was Llanbadarn Gaerog (English: Fortified Llanbadarn). However historical accounts suggest that the castle had already begun to fall into disrepair by 1343.
During the national uprising led by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh took possession of the castle in 1404. But the English had recaptured the castle by 1408. In 1637 Aberystwyth Castle was designated as a Royal mint by Charles I, and produced silver shillings. The mint's operator raised a regiment of Royalist soldiers during the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell slighted the castle in 1649.
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Dvorci u Aberystwythu
Aberystwyth Castle is an Edwardian fortress that was built during the First Welsh War in the late 13th century. It was begun during Edward I's first Welsh campaign at the same time as work started at Flint, Rhuddlan and Builth Wells.
Building work started in 1277. The inner ward was built in a diamond-shaped concentric castle, with a twin D-shaped gatehouse keep with mural towers at each corner. The outer ward consisted of twin D-shaped gatehouse, a barbican, a rock-cut ditch and a large curtain wall with towers.
Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare built an earlier Motte and bailey castle a mile south of the current site in c.1110. It was called Castell Tan-y-castell, Aberrheidol Castle and Old Aberystwyth. The earth and timber castle was later reinforced with stone. The castle was captured by Owain Gwynedd in 1136: it then changed hands at least three more times before being capturedl by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in 1221. Llywelyn razed this castle and built another one in its place.
Aberystwyth Castle had not yet been completed when the Welsh briefly captured and burned it in 1282. Later work was overseen by master mason James of St George. Construction ceased in 1289. The castle was subjected to a lengthy siege during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294-5.
By 1307 a town was thriving outside the castle walls; its Welsh name was Llanbadarn Gaerog (English: Fortified Llanbadarn). However historical accounts suggest that the castle had already begun to fall into disrepair by 1343.
During the national uprising led by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh took possession of the castle in 1404. But the English had recaptured the castle by 1408. In 1637 Aberystwyth Castle was designated as a Royal mint by Charles I, and produced silver shillings. The mint's operator raised a regiment of Royalist soldiers during the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell slighted the castle in 1649.
Have a wander along the promenade - from the harbour end to Constitution Hill - or vice versa. You will find beach front cafes and ice-cream parlours. Parking along the prom is free but spaces fill up quickly.
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Aberystwyth Beach
1-19 S Marine TerraceHave a wander along the promenade - from the harbour end to Constitution Hill - or vice versa. You will find beach front cafes and ice-cream parlours. Parking along the prom is free but spaces fill up quickly.
Aberystwyth is a university town and tourist destination, and forms a cultural link between North Wales and South Wales. Constitution Hill, scaled by the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, gives access to panoramic views and to other attractions at the summit, including a camera obscura. Scenic Mid Wales landscape within easy reach of the town includes the wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains, whose valleys contain forests and meadows which have changed little in centuries.
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Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a university town and tourist destination, and forms a cultural link between North Wales and South Wales. Constitution Hill, scaled by the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, gives access to panoramic views and to other attractions at the summit, including a camera obscura. Scenic Mid Wales landscape within easy reach of the town includes the wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains, whose valleys contain forests and meadows which have changed little in centuries.
The Mach Loop is a set of valleys, situated between Dolgellau in the north, and Machynlleth in the south (and from which the Mach Loop gets its name), which are regularly used for low level flight training, with flying as low as 250 feet (76 metres) from the nearest terrain.
www.machloop.co.uk
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Mach Loop
The Mach Loop is a set of valleys, situated between Dolgellau in the north, and Machynlleth in the south (and from which the Mach Loop gets its name), which are regularly used for low level flight training, with flying as low as 250 feet (76 metres) from the nearest terrain.
www.machloop.co.uk
The Tal-y-Lyn Valley in the south-western part of Snowdonia National Park takes in a wooded gorge along the Nant Dol-goch stream, a tributary of the River Fathew. Though the area is just four miles inland from the beaches of Tywyn on the coast it feels much more remote and rugged. A series of three waterfalls tumble down the steep sides of the gorge into pools below, and a popular circular walk links all three waterfalls.
The walk is short - about 1-mile round trip - and well signposted. The going is fairly easy and should pose no problems for anyone of reasonable mobility.
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Dolgoch Falls
The Tal-y-Lyn Valley in the south-western part of Snowdonia National Park takes in a wooded gorge along the Nant Dol-goch stream, a tributary of the River Fathew. Though the area is just four miles inland from the beaches of Tywyn on the coast it feels much more remote and rugged. A series of three waterfalls tumble down the steep sides of the gorge into pools below, and a popular circular walk links all three waterfalls.
The walk is short - about 1-mile round trip - and well signposted. The going is fairly easy and should pose no problems for anyone of reasonable mobility.
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom located in the seaside town of Borth.
www.borthzoo.co.uk
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Borth Wild Animal Kingdom
Borth Wild Animal Kingdom located in the seaside town of Borth.
www.borthzoo.co.uk
Aberdyfi is a long, unspoilt, sandy beach stretching for over 3 miles from the mouth of the River Dyfi (also known as the River Dovey) in the south, opposite the village of Aberdyfi, up towards Tywyn to the north.
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Aberdyfi Beach
Aberdyfi is a long, unspoilt, sandy beach stretching for over 3 miles from the mouth of the River Dyfi (also known as the River Dovey) in the south, opposite the village of Aberdyfi, up towards Tywyn to the north.
Known as Pen Y Gadair, the summit of Cadair Idris truly is a wonder to behold. With breath-taking views of the Welsh landscape and coastline stretching as far as the eye can see, the “Head of the Chair” is a stellar point to finish a climb, but the best way to tackle it is up to you.
With four main routes to the summit, Pen Y Gadair can be reached with varying degrees of steepness and difficulty. From novice hikers to avid climbers, the mountain offers some of the most diverse climbing in Wales tailored to meet our visitors climbing experience level. With some amazing views and sights, Pen Y Gadair is one of the most picturesque summits in all of Snowdonia National Park.
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Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Known as Pen Y Gadair, the summit of Cadair Idris truly is a wonder to behold. With breath-taking views of the Welsh landscape and coastline stretching as far as the eye can see, the “Head of the Chair” is a stellar point to finish a climb, but the best way to tackle it is up to you.
With four main routes to the summit, Pen Y Gadair can be reached with varying degrees of steepness and difficulty. From novice hikers to avid climbers, the mountain offers some of the most diverse climbing in Wales tailored to meet our visitors climbing experience level. With some amazing views and sights, Pen Y Gadair is one of the most picturesque summits in all of Snowdonia National Park.
Food scene
Great coffee, selection of teas and other hot (or cold) beverages, homemade cakes and sausage rolls - vegetarian option available.
Please check their website for opening hours as these can change regularly.
Dyfi Roastery
19 Heol-Y-WigGreat coffee, selection of teas and other hot (or cold) beverages, homemade cakes and sausage rolls - vegetarian option available.
Please check their website for opening hours as these can change regularly.
Great for lunches! A variety of homemade food (suitable for vegan, vegetarian and GF). Grab a coffee or coffee whilst there.
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Caffi Alys
69 Heol MaengwynGreat for lunches! A variety of homemade food (suitable for vegan, vegetarian and GF). Grab a coffee or coffee whilst there.
Great selection of homemade foods on offer, including paninis, lasagne and cake (vegan, vegetarian and GF options available). They also sell a selection of cheeses and homemade bread in store.
Takeaway pizza available on Saturday evenings.
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Blasau Delicatessen
13 Penrallt StGreat selection of homemade foods on offer, including paninis, lasagne and cake (vegan, vegetarian and GF options available). They also sell a selection of cheeses and homemade bread in store.
Takeaway pizza available on Saturday evenings.
A favourite for lunch. Amazing homemade food. Caters for vegan and vegetarian.
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Tŷ Medi
13 Heol MaengwynA favourite for lunch. Amazing homemade food. Caters for vegan and vegetarian.
Idris Stores
Bridge StreetFabulous coffee!
Using the finest locally sourced Welsh ingredients, we offer an exciting mix of traditional and modern cuisine, served in a relaxing, contemporary venue situated in the historical town centre.
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Number Twenty One
21 Heol MaengwynUsing the finest locally sourced Welsh ingredients, we offer an exciting mix of traditional and modern cuisine, served in a relaxing, contemporary venue situated in the historical town centre.
Fine dining and an exceptional wine list – in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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The Wynnstay
Heol MaengwynFine dining and an exceptional wine list – in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Excellent food. Not just fish & chips. Check out the website for other options. Turn up and order lunchtimes but evening orders are to be placed online at www.hennighans.co.uk.
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Hennighan's Top Shop
123 Heol MaengwynExcellent food. Not just fish & chips. Check out the website for other options. Turn up and order lunchtimes but evening orders are to be placed online at www.hennighans.co.uk.
Steam train
The Corris Railway is a narrow-gauge railway, lovingly restored by local railway enthusiasts. They have one of the prettiest steam locomotives in Wales, specially built in 2005 to a classic Kerr, Stuart and Company design. On a 50-minute round trip, it puffs through the former slate-mining region between Corris and Maespoeth, stopping for a tour of the engine shed and workshops.
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Corris Steam Railway Museum
The Corris Railway is a narrow-gauge railway, lovingly restored by local railway enthusiasts. They have one of the prettiest steam locomotives in Wales, specially built in 2005 to a classic Kerr, Stuart and Company design. On a 50-minute round trip, it puffs through the former slate-mining region between Corris and Maespoeth, stopping for a tour of the engine shed and workshops.
The Talyllyn Railway is the first preserved railway in the World, known affectionately as ‘The Railway with a Heart of Gold’. It was over 150 years ago, in 1865, that the line opened and in 1951 the Preservation Society was born to take over the Railway after the death of the owner Sir Haydn Jones. The heritage steam engines transport passengers from Tywyn, the coastal town on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, to Nant Gwernol buried deep in the mountains above Abergynolwyn.
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Talyllyn Željeznica
Neptune RoadThe Talyllyn Railway is the first preserved railway in the World, known affectionately as ‘The Railway with a Heart of Gold’. It was over 150 years ago, in 1865, that the line opened and in 1951 the Preservation Society was born to take over the Railway after the death of the owner Sir Haydn Jones. The heritage steam engines transport passengers from Tywyn, the coastal town on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, to Nant Gwernol buried deep in the mountains above Abergynolwyn.
Nature
The Dyfi Osprey Project, a love-nest for ospreys, is the work of dedicated conservationists, whose first big success – three healthy chicks – featured on BBC Springwatch. While the migrants are in residence (roughly April to September), you can view them through scopes, binoculars or live on screen. A two-storey observatory with views over bird, mammal and insect habitats is also open for visitors.
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Dyfi Osprey Project
The Dyfi Osprey Project, a love-nest for ospreys, is the work of dedicated conservationists, whose first big success – three healthy chicks – featured on BBC Springwatch. While the migrants are in residence (roughly April to September), you can view them through scopes, binoculars or live on screen. A two-storey observatory with views over bird, mammal and insect habitats is also open for visitors.
If you’re a fan of BBC Springwatch, you’re sure to enjoy the Welsh woodland and wetland reserve where it was filmed several times. At Ynys-hir you might even make some seasonal discoveries of your own. Spring brings carpets of bluebells and trilling wood warblers, autumn brings ducks and other water birds can be seen from the hides all year round. Follow the trails to explore the lowland wet grasslands, reedbed, and saltmarsh habitats.
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RSPB Ynys-hir
Dyfi FurnaceIf you’re a fan of BBC Springwatch, you’re sure to enjoy the Welsh woodland and wetland reserve where it was filmed several times. At Ynys-hir you might even make some seasonal discoveries of your own. Spring brings carpets of bluebells and trilling wood warblers, autumn brings ducks and other water birds can be seen from the hides all year round. Follow the trails to explore the lowland wet grasslands, reedbed, and saltmarsh habitats.
Ynyslas has three stunning miles of golden beach stretching from Borth in the south to the sand dunes in the north. It is a majestic spot for walking and exploring. The dunes are home to a rick population of orchids, mosses, liverworts, fungi, insects and spiders, many of these species are rare and some are unknown elsewhere in Britain.
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Ynyslas
Ynyslas has three stunning miles of golden beach stretching from Borth in the south to the sand dunes in the north. It is a majestic spot for walking and exploring. The dunes are home to a rick population of orchids, mosses, liverworts, fungi, insects and spiders, many of these species are rare and some are unknown elsewhere in Britain.
Look out for a prehistoric forest which was buried under water and sand more than 4,500 years ago has been uncovered by Storm Hannah.
The petrified trees lie between Ynyslas and Borth.
The forest has become associated with a 17th Century myth of a sunken civilisation known as 'Cantre'r Gwaelod', or the 'Sunken Hundred'.
It is believed the area was a once-fertile land and township protected by floodgates.
The remains of the forest's trees, preserved in the local peat, have been exposed by low tides and high winds.
Cantre’r Gwaelod, Borth
High StreetLook out for a prehistoric forest which was buried under water and sand more than 4,500 years ago has been uncovered by Storm Hannah.
The petrified trees lie between Ynyslas and Borth.
The forest has become associated with a 17th Century myth of a sunken civilisation known as 'Cantre'r Gwaelod', or the 'Sunken Hundred'.
It is believed the area was a once-fertile land and township protected by floodgates.
The remains of the forest's trees, preserved in the local peat, have been exposed by low tides and high winds.
In the wilds of the Dyfi Valley UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Falconry Experience Wales is one of several sites in mid Wales where you can learn about birds of prey. Run by experienced falconers, it’s a place to get close – very close – to captive-bred owls, falcons, hawks, eagles and red kites, discovering how to handle them and taking them out to fly over the hills.
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Falconry Experience Wales
In the wilds of the Dyfi Valley UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Falconry Experience Wales is one of several sites in mid Wales where you can learn about birds of prey. Run by experienced falconers, it’s a place to get close – very close – to captive-bred owls, falcons, hawks, eagles and red kites, discovering how to handle them and taking them out to fly over the hills.
Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens
A lovely little garden maintained by local volunteers.
Glaslyn is Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s biggest nature reserve, an integral part of the Cambrian Mountains. The large expanse of heather moorland, with its associated boggy areas, surround an exposed upland lake. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from the viewpoint.
Best time to visit:
Glaslyn can be breathtaking at any time of year, but don’t miss July/August, when the reserve turns purple with the flowering heather. Also look out for the lake’s speciality, quillwort, which often washes up on the lake shore after bad weather.
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Glaslyn Nature Reserve
Glaslyn is Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s biggest nature reserve, an integral part of the Cambrian Mountains. The large expanse of heather moorland, with its associated boggy areas, surround an exposed upland lake. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from the viewpoint.
Best time to visit:
Glaslyn can be breathtaking at any time of year, but don’t miss July/August, when the reserve turns purple with the flowering heather. Also look out for the lake’s speciality, quillwort, which often washes up on the lake shore after bad weather.
Sport
The focus is downhill mountain biking with uplifts. You need to book online at www.dyfibikepark.co.uk
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Dyfi Bike Park
The focus is downhill mountain biking with uplifts. You need to book online at www.dyfibikepark.co.uk
A great little swimming pool with flume (please enquire about flume opening times).
Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre
Aberystwyth RoadA great little swimming pool with flume (please enquire about flume opening times).
Cinema
A great little cinema tucked away in Borth. You can look them up on Facebook, send enquiries or even reserve your seats!
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks available.
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Libanus 1877
High StreetA great little cinema tucked away in Borth. You can look them up on Facebook, send enquiries or even reserve your seats!
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks available.
One of the oldest indepedant cinemas in the UK. You can find their website www.tywyncinema.co.uk for What's On and Events.
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Magic Lantern - Llusern Hud
6a Corbet SquareOne of the oldest indepedant cinemas in the UK. You can find their website www.tywyncinema.co.uk for What's On and Events.
Commodore Cinema
Bath StreetA family-owned independent cinema in Aberystwyth.
Check out the website for cinema 'What's On' and 'Events'.
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Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Check out the website for cinema 'What's On' and 'Events'.