Destinations | Places to Visit in Mid & West Coast Wales

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   Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

   Address

   Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

   Montgomery

   Montgomery, known in Welsh as Trefaldwyn, is a little town with a big history! It's seen everything from the Iron Age to the Romans, Saxons, Normans and even the English Civil War! This Georgian gem is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

   

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   Y Trallwng | Welshpool

   Address

   Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD

   Telephone

   01938 552043

   touristcentre@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk

   Welshpool

   Welshpool is nestled in the heart of the picturesque in north Powys / Severn Valley. Explore Powis Castle, take a scenic walk along the Montgomery Canal, or browse the independent shops and traditional markets for local treasures. Discover the…

   

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   Abermaw | Barmouth

   Address

   Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LS

   Telephone

   01341 280556

   info@barmouth-wales.co.uk

   Barmouth

   Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.

   

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   Y Drenewydd | Newtown

   Address

   Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

   Telephone

   01686 625544

   enquiries@newtown.org.uk

   Newtown

   Newtown, a charming town in the heart of Mid Wales, offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With a rich industrial heritage, visitors can explore the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way, and other attractions. The…

   

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   Llandrindod Wells

   Address

   Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

   Telephone

   01597 822600

   llandrindodtic@btconnect.com

   Llandrindod Wells

   Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.

   

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   Llanfair Caereinion

   Address

   Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SQ

   Llanfair Caereinion

   Llanfair Caereinion in Montgomeryshire's Banwy Valley is one of the smallest towns in Powys. Almost 3,000 people lived here in the mid 19th century when the woollen industry was at its peak.

   

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   Cenarth

   Address

   Cenarth, Ceredigion, SA38 9LE

   Cenarth

   Cenarth is a pretty village which lies on the county boundary between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. It is renowned for its waterfall and salmon fishing.

   

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   Aberystwyth

   Address

   Ceredigion, SY23 2AG

   Telephone

   01970 612125

   aberystwythtic@ceredigion.gov.uk

   Welcome to Aberystwyth - a beautiful and lively seaside town on the Mid Wales coast. Enjoy stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, unique shopping and dining, and a range of accommodation options. Easily accessible by railway, bus, or car,…

   

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   Dinas Mawddwy

   Address

   Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

   Dinas Mawddwy

   North-east of Machynlleth and south-east of Dolgellau, the village of Dinas Mawddwy is just to the side of the A470 at the junction with the mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.

   

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    Llandysul

    Address

    Ceredigion, SA44 4DN

    Telephone

    01545 570602

    aberaerontic@ceredigion.gov.uk

    Nestling on the banks of the river Teifi, Llandysul is a traditional unspoilt small market town.

    

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    Llanandras | Presteigne

    Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

    Presteigne

    Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Mid Wales Marches on the border of Wales and England. Presteigne and Norton have been designated by DarkSky International as the very first…

    

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    Y Gelli Gandryll | Hay-on-Wye

    Address

    Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5DG

    Telephone

    01982 553307

    Hay-on-Wye

    Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books' and is home to the Hay Literature Festival.
    

    

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    Aberdyfi | Aberdovey

    Address

    Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0ED

    Telephone

    01654 767321

    TIC.Aberdyfi@eryri-npa.gov.uk

    Aberdyfi

    Aberdyfi's pastel-coloured terraces front a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour. The town is a popular centre for sailing, watersports and golf.

    

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    Pontarfynach | Devil's Bridge

    Address

    Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

    Devil's Bridge

    The village of Devil's Bridge is situated at the head of the Rheidol Valley in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains. Famous for its bridges and waterfall, Devil's Bridge and can be reached via the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway.

    

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    Fairbourne

    Address

    Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2PZ

    Fairbourne

    Between Dolgellau and Tywyn off the A493, the village of Fairbourne has a sandy beach two miles long on the Cambrian Coast with the superb countryside of the Snowdonia National Park to the east.

    

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    Tregaron

    Address

    Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

    Telephone

    01970 612125

    aberystwythTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

    Tregaron

    Tregaron is a town where history, legend, and nature intertwine—offering visitors a truly authentic Welsh experience. Whether you’re drawn by the wildlife, the scenic routes, or the rich folklore, this is a place where the past comes to life amid…

    

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    Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Address

    Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3HS

    Telephone

    01766 512981

    porthmadog.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

    Blaenau Ffestiniog

    Blaenau Ffestiniog is famously known as the "slate capital of Wales" and the "town that roofed the world". Its industrial role has long since diminished, yet Blaenau Ffestiniog attracts many visitors because of its rich slate history.

    

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    Llangammarch Wells

    Address

    Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4EE

    Llangammarch Wells

    Llangammarch Wells lies south-west of Builth Wells and east of Llanwrtyd Wells and is the smallest of the four spa towns/villages of Mid Wales.
    

    

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    St Dogmaels

    Address

    Pembrokeshire, SA41 3PX

    The riverside village of St Dogmaels sits on the border of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. The village's main attractions are St Dogmaels Abbey and Y Felin water mill.

    

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    Y Fenni | Abergavenny

    Address

    Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

    Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to the best food festival in the UK.

    

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