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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre is managed by Natural Resources Wales. For full details of the visitor facilities here (including trail lengths and grades) and information about any changes or temporary closures to trails or other facilities please go to the Natural Resources Wales website.
The visitor centre is the starting point for a range of waymarked trails for walkers, mountain bikers, runners and horse riders. It is well-known for its long-established tradition of feeding red kites every day.
CAFE & SHOP
The café menu includes hot and cold snacks and a delicious choice of cakes, and there is a takeaway service. There is seating inside and outside; the outside seating area overlooks the lake.
The shop sells wood crafts, jams and chutneys, bottled Welsh beer, books and an ever changing range of gifts.
Please check opening times and food service times on the Natural Resources Wales website.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
The Barcud Trail and Discovery Trails are suitable for wheelchair users.
There is wheelchair access to the visitor centre, café and toilets, and parking for Blue Badge holders.
The café has facilities for the hearing impaired.
Car parking
£1.50 parking fee for up to two hours
£3 parking fee for over two hours
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is nine miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44.
The nearest train station is Aberystwyth.
The 525 bus from Aberystwyth - Ponterwyd/Llanidloes stops on request at the entrance to the car park. For details of public transport visit the Traveline Cymru website.
CAR PARKINGPlease pay at the ticket machine in the car park on arrival. The ticket machine takes cards and coins. It does not give change.
Car parking costs:£1.50 for 1 hour£3 for up to 3 hours£5 for all dayYou can buy an annual car parking pass for £30 from the visitor centre or café.
OS Grid Reference: SN 717 813
Accessible by Public Transport: Aberystwyth station is 10 miles away.
* Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm
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