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Something Different in Mid Wales

Surprising finds. Those experiences and activities that make for great adventures.
Look closer at Mid Wales and you’ll find we’re home to some unique experiences.
For the best out of the ordinary things to see and do during your visit, you’ve come to the right place.

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Mid Wales Rail Trails | Barmouth to Porthmadog.

Address

Barmouth Railway Station, Station Approach, Barmouth - Porthmadog, LL42 1LS

Barmouth - Porthmadog

Mid Wales Rail Trails | Points of interest travelling on the Cambrian Line from Barmouth to Porthmadog.
Cwm Hengae Walk

Address

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9SS

Telephone
0300 065 3000

Powys

Start: NRW forest car park. Turn R just before Aberllefenni village sign
Grid Reference: SH 769 092
Distance: 7.4 km – 4.6 miles
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Tarmac road and grassy tracks.
Maps: OS Explorer – OL 23
Presteigne | Tourist Information

Address

The Judge's Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

presteignetic@powys.gov.uk

Presteigne

Presteigne has its own Tourist Information Centre, based in The Judge’s Lodging historic building. There is a large amount of local information available, stretching throughout Powys, going into Herefordshire and much of Shropshire.
Lôn Las Cymru Route 8 (South)

Address

Llanidloes - Cardiff, Llanidloes - Cardiff, LD2 3DT

reception@sustrans.org.uk

Llanidloes - Cardiff

This is the section of the route that runs south from Llanidloes, Rhayader, Llanelwedd/Builth Wells towards the Brecon Beacons and the Valleys before arriving into Cardiff.
Builth Road Railway Station

Address

Llechrhyd Terrace, nr Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PY

Telephone
0800 464 0000

feedback@traveline.cymru

nr Builth Wells

Builth Wells has a railway station two miles north of the town; Builth Road is on the Heart of Wales Line which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.
The Big Tribute Festival

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2AG

Telephone
01970 623232

The Big Tribute Festival is THE unmissable family event of the summer – be part of it in Aberystwyth this August!
Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HL

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Talgarth

Bronllys Castle near Talgarth is a sturdy stone tower with a turbulent history. It was first built as a ‘motte-and-bailey’ castle in the late 11th or early 12th century. The surviving stone tower dates from the 13th century and you can still climb…
Brecon Beacons Food Festival

Address

Brecon Market Hall, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

andrew@breconbeaconsfoodfestival.co.uk

Brecon

Brecon Beacons Food Festival is an annual event bringing the best food and drink producers in and around the Brecon Beacons together for the public to enjoy.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Address

Brecon - Newport, Powys, LD3 7EW

Telephone
01633 892167

Brecon - Newport

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51.5 km) through idyllic scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Abergavenny Farmers Market

Address

The Market Hall, 61 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
01633 897550

markets@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny

Abergavenny Farmers Market takes place on the 4th Thursday of every month 09:00 - 12:00
Barmouth Walking Festival

Address

Abermaw | Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

Telephone
07581 700877

hello@barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk

Another year, another great set of walks. Immerse yourself in stunning coastal scenery, explore rich history, and savour local delights.
Pen Allt-Mawr

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

This walk is a continuation of the walk to Pen Cerrig-calch. The walk is approximately 8 miles and you need to allow at least 5.5hours if starting from the car park in Crickhowell.
Barley Saturday | Cardigan

Address

Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JL

Telephone
01239 841524

Cardigan

Barley Saturday - colourful parade through the streets of Cardigan celebrating the tradition of the hiring fair.
Aberystwyth & Ceredigion County Show

Address

Gelli Angharad Fields, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
07903 702885

abershow@hotmail.com

Aberystwyth

Venue: Caeau Gelli Angharad Show Field, Capel Bangor, SY23 3HP
The Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show is an annual agricultural show and is a fun day out for all the family.
Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 7LH

Telephone
01874 625708

info@welshwildlife.org

Powys

This 21 acre hillside site embodies the essence of all that is best about the woodland dingles of Mid Wales. Easy access trail through the wood.
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.
Harlech

Address

Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

Harlech

Harlech is a historic town on the Snowdonia coast which has fantastic beaches, Royal St David's - one of Wales' finest golf courses and Harlech Castle which a World heritage site.
Llanbedr

Address

Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2LD

Telephone
01341 280787

Llanbedr

Llanbedr is an attractive village situated between Barmouth and Harlech. It's an ideal location for walking and Shell Island is famous for it's abundance of sea shells.
NCN Lon Cambria

Address

Mid Wales, SY20 8TG

Telephone
01654 702653

info@showmewales.co.uk

Lon Cambria is a 113-mile cycle route in the National Cycle Network which runs from Aberystwyth on the west coast of Wales, through the Cambrian Mountains and the Mid Wales Marches to Shrewsbury.
Cors Caron National Nature Reserve | Walking (NRW)

Address

Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JF

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ceredigion

Cors Caron is a vast wetland near Tregaron. The huge raised peat bogs and surrounding habitats support a wealth of wildlife. Accessible boardwalk over bog to hide, and Sustrans National Cycle route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.