Area G - The Cambrian Mountains
Some say that the 'real Wales' is found in the rugged scenery of the Cambrian Mountains, dotted with traditional hill farms and small rural communities. Tregaron, the smallest town in the county of Ceredigion, has an appealing frontier feeling with miles of empty hills beyond in one direction and the vast Cors Caron wetland in another. Nearby is Strata Florida Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian monastery, its graveyard the burial place of many Welsh princes. In the hills behind, the extraordinary landscape of the Teifi Pools, five lakes amid craggy rocks, one of them the source of the River Teifi.
The sparsely populated countryside is a great area for walking and fishing. Home to a wonderful wildlife, red kites are always to be seen and otters and polecats live in the nature reserve of Cors Caron.
To the north are the uplands of the Ystwyth and Rheidol rivers, with the restored landscape walks at Hafod, the overwhelming waterfalls of Devil's Bridge and the forest recreation centre of Bwlch Nant yr Arian. This has a red kite feeding station offering spectacular views of dozens of red kites at one time circling overhead. There are also waymarked walking trails and some of the best mountain bike trails in Britain.
Holiday Cottages in The Cambrian Mountains
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Cae Madog Barn
Escape to the country for a luxury holiday amidst stunning scenery and swim in your own heated pool, enjoyingSleeps: 16 £895 - £2215 per week
Henfaes Bach
Situated right in the centre of Wales on the 1200 foot contour with stunning views down the Wye valley, Henfaes BachSleeps: 2 £200 - £300 per week
The Haybarn
The Haybarn is a Victorian barn conversion set in an idyllic rural location directly on Offa's Dyke, close to theSleeps: 8 £450 - £750 per week
Gwar Rhos
Gwar Rhos is a lovely stone cottage, formerly an old barn, set in a secluded and rural position, but not isolated, atSleeps: 6 £350 - £850 per week
Hen Ysgubor
Hen Ysgubor is a beautifully renovated barn in the heart of Wales providing comfortable self catering holidaySleeps: 4 £225 - £575 per week
Tanybryn
Tanybryn (meaning 'on the brow of the hill') is a secret almost forgotten. Originally a Welsh farm house and empty forSleeps: 5 £345 - £545 per week
Llety'r Wennol
Llety’r Wennol is an original stone barn situated between Lampeter and Llanddewi Brefi: ideal for walking, cycling,Sleeps: 4 £290 - £525 per week
Troedyrhiw
Troedyrhiw is a traditional Welsh farmhouse and a must for anyone seeking peace and tranquillity with unspoilt scenerySleeps: 5 £295 - £595 per week
Llechwedd Fwyalchen
Llechwedd Fwyalchen sits quietly in the foothills of the mighty mountain, Aran Benllyn. This house has lived here forSleeps: 6 £250 - £650 per week
Bat Cottage
Get away from the rush of modern life and come and relax in our cosy cottage for two in the stunning WelshSleeps: 2 £195 - £225 per week
Things to do in The Cambrian Mountains
The National Cycle Collection
Journey through the lanes of cycle history and see bicycles from 1819, such as the Hobby Horse, Boneshakers and Penny...
Interactivities
Although based on the banks of the beautiful river Wye on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons National Park, we do not...
Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre
Wild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year and the number of kites visiting the feeding station can...
Lampeter Farmers' Market
For fresh local produce from independent Welsh suppliers of organic vegetables, fruit, meat, pastries, jam, free-range...
Go Ape
Go Ape at Coed-y-Brenin is one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of...
Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida (‘Vale of Flowers’) is located in a picturesque valley and is the site of a 12th century Cistercian...
The Royal Welsh Agriculture Show
The permanent showground at Builth Wells is ideally situated in the heart of the scenic mid-Wales countryside to stage...
The Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. Running...
Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian
Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian is a forest recreation centre famous for the daily Red Kite feeding which can be seen in the...
The Corris Railway
The Corris Railway was the first narrow Gauge railway in Mid-Wales and dates back to the 1850’s. It was initially...
Llyn Brianne
The Llyn Brianne dam is the highest dam in Britain at 300ft in height, situated north of Llandovery on the borders of...
Hawksdrift Falconry
For an unforgettable day, try a Falconry Experience and learn to fly a beautiful Harris Hawk. Learn how to handle the...
Cambrian Mountains Society
The Cambrian Mountains Society provides information on all aspects of this special and beautiful area of Wales. The...
Caroline's Real Bread Company
Caroline’s Real Bread Company is a family business specialising in making breads from around the world. Old favourites...
Devil’s Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is a village in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains 12 miles from Aberystwyth which is famous for...