Things to do in West Wales
Tenby North Beach
North Beach is a long, sheltered and safe beach with golden sand and the pinnacle of Goskar rock sticking out in the middle. The view along the beach towards Tenby harbour is one of the most photographed views in Wales. The beach is overlooked by Tenby town and promenade and has lovely views over...
Tenby Harbour Beach
Tenby Harbour Beach is a small and picturesque beach sheltered by the harbour wall and surrounded by pastel coloured Georgian buildings. The sands are ideal for young children and the beach is only minutes from the town centre. The harbour is home to the Sailing Club and the Fishermen's Chapel. ...
Whitesands Beach
Whitesands beach is in St David’s bay, overlooked by Carn Llidi and set between Point St John to the south and St David’s Head to the north. It is very popular with surfers, canoeists and body boarders, especially at the northern end of the beach. The quieter south end of the beach is sheltered...
Cwm yr Eglwys
Cwm yr Eglwys is a pretty cove on the north side of the Dinas Head peninsula between Fishguard and Newport, Pembrokeshire. The small beach is mostly shingle and pebbles with safe bathing, a narrow slipway for launching small boats and a shallow stream running down the right hand side into the...
Ceibwr Bay
Ceibwr Bay is owned by the National Trust and is within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It sits on the south side of Cardigan Bay close to the village of Moylegrove. The beach is a small inlet of sand and rocks surrounded by high cliffs. This is not a place to swim but is an ideal place to...
Solva
Solva, on the north side of St Bride’s Bay in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park lies in a deep ravine which was carved out by melting glaciers. Lower Solva consists of one street which ends at the harbour and Upper Solva is on the cliff top to the west. The harbour is popular with small boat...
Marros Riding Centre
Marros Riding Centre is a family owned and run business in between Amroth, Pembrokeshire and Pendine, Carmarthenshire. All our staff are ABRS and or BHS qualified and are first aid trained. We are approved by the ABRS and a Pony Club approved Centre. We offer horse riding for everyone and offer...
St Davids Trekking
Hacking out on horse back is the most magical way of exploring the St Davids peninsular. Riding in small groups not only allows us to cater for differing levels of experience, it means you get a fully guided tour of the area including the ruins of a medieval castle, the Bishops Palace and St...
Amman Valley Trotting Club
Harness racing is an exhilarating sport where horse and driver act in unison to pit their wits against the opposition to see which pairing comes out on top! It is one of few sports where men and women compete on an even footing. Past results only go to prove this. An experienced driver can make...
Tregaron Trotting Club
Harness Racing has a long established tradition in mid-Wales. The county of Ceredigion plays hosts to the richest and most prestigious harness race meetings in the UK. During the summer months hundreds of horses and thousands of spectators from Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales make their way...
Ffos Las Racecourse
Ffos Las has brought back top class racing to West Wales for the first time since 1937. Situated in the heart of Carmarthenshire between the towns of Llanelli and Carmarthen, Ffos Llas is surrounded by rolling hills and countryside with a magnificent view down the Gwendraeth Valley to Carmarthen...
Brecon Mountain Railway
Brecon Mountain Railway is one of the most popular railways in Wales. Travel in one of our all weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive, through beautiful scenery, into the Brecon Beacons National Park, along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer on one of...
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Climb aboard the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway for breathtaking views over the seaside town of Aberystwyth and the surrounding West Wales landscape. Gaze down the steep slope to the sea as the carriages are hauled up to the summit of Constitution Hill. Opened in 1896 and operated on a water balance...
Teifi Valley Railway
Visit the Teifi Valley Railway and ride a heritage steam or diesel train through the beautiful wooded Teifi Valley. Look out for our special event days such as the Halloween and Santa Specials. The Teifi Valley Railway is a treat for railway enthusiasts and a fun day out for families: we have...
Gwili Steam Railway
The Gwili Steam Railway is a Preserved Standard Gauge Steam Railway offering a range of different events thoughout the Year. Enjoy a cream tea and sit back while the picturesque Gwili Valley passes by your window. Driver Experience Days are available. Sample the thrill of driving a steam...
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 Heart of Wales Line
If you are travelling along this line for the first time, you will be impressed. Seasoned travellers will need no reminding of the rugged beauty, tranquil villages and picturesque Victorian spa towns that are dotted along one of the most scenic lines in the United Kingdom. For 121 miles between...
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,...
Vale of Rheidol Railway
Travelling on the Vale of Rheidol Railway is the finest way to see the stunning Rheidol Valley as you journey through wide open fields, woodland and rugged mountain scenery. The line is a masterpiece of engineering, opened in 1902 to carry lead ore, timber and passenger traffic. The narrow...
Glyndwr Vineyard
Glyndwr Vineyard is the oldest established and family run vineyard in Wales. The estate comprises some 6,000 vines grown on gently south-east facing slopes in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan. Richard and Susan Norris, who planted the vineyard in 1982, have won many awards...
