Things to do in the Cambrian Mountains
Devil’s Bridge
Devil’s Bridge is a village in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains 12 miles from Aberystwyth which is famous for its three bridges, built one on top of the other, and the cascading waterfalls of the River Mynach. It is also known for the Vale of Rheidlo narrow gauge steam railway which takes...
Llyn Brianne
The Llyn Brianne dam is the highest dam in Britain at 300ft in height, situated north of Llandovery on the borders of the counties of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Powys. It was was originally built to satisfy the growing demands of heavy industry in and around Swansea for water, notably the tin...
Cambrian Mountains Society
The Cambrian Mountains Society provides information on all aspects of this special and beautiful area of Wales. The website provides links to panoramic photographs taken from the peaks in the area to give a flavour of the...
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 afternoon from around the lake and from the award-winning Visitor Centre. Here there are also restaurant facilities and a gift shop. Outside are an adventure playground, a virtual bird...
Hawksdrift Falconry
For an unforgettable day, try a Falconry Experience and learn to fly a beautiful Harris Hawk. Learn how to handle the hawk then walk, flying the hawk, through the stunning countryside at Nannerth Farm in the heart of Wales. All our Falconry Experiences are hands on activities suitable for...
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 exceed 600, depending on weather and time of year. When the weather is bad numbers can increase dramatically. You can witness fantastic feats of aerial piracy as red kites compete...
Strata Florida Abbey
Strata Florida (‘Vale of Flowers’) is located in a picturesque valley and is the site of a 12th century Cistercian Abbey whose ruins are now in the care of Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments. There are ancient woodlands to be found there, hillforts, homes and plenty of other glimpses into the past....
The National Cycle Collection
Journey through the lanes of cycle history and see bicycles from 1819, such as the Hobby Horse, Boneshakers and Penny Farthings, up to the most modern Carbon Fibre machines of today. Walk along our historic street complete with country garage including a 1928 Austin 7, early radio and bicycle...
Interactivities
Although based on the banks of the beautiful river Wye on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons National Park, we do not restrict ourselves to our local area, but arrange activities throughout Wales, including the Gower and Pembrokeshire. As a small company with over 30 years’ knowledge of the area...
Go Ape
Go Ape at Coed-y-Brenin is one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires, tricky crossings and wind-in-your-face zip wires. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings...
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 built as a horse-and-gravity-worked tram-road to carry slate from the quarries until the 1860's when the line ceased to deliver direct to shipping, and instead transhipped its slate to...
The Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside. Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls and there are excellent forest walks at Nant Gwernol. As the World's first preserved railway,...
Machinations
This unique visitor centre is open all year with something for everyone whatever age, interest or need. Machinations is the only permanent exhibition of contemporary Automata (mechanical moving models) in Britain. The hands-on interactive moving model characters spin, whirl or bob up and down...
Caroline's Real Bread Company
Caroline’s Real Bread Company is a family business specialising in making breads from around the world. Old favourites like granary and wholemeal are complimented by more exotic flavours from as far a field as the Mediterranean, the new world and the Middle East. The whole ethos of the business...
Lampeter Farmers' Market
For fresh local produce from independent Welsh suppliers of organic vegetables, fruit, meat, pastries, jam, free-range eggs etc., visit Lampeter Farmers’ Market on alternate Fridays, 9.00 – 2pm, Market Street, Lampeter, (behind the Town...
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 its own three events: the Royal Welsh Show, the Smallholder & Garden Festival and the Winter Fair. The shows exhibit livestock, poultry, farm and horticultural produce and...
