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The Miners' Trail at Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre

The Miners' Trail / Llwybr y Mwynwyr
1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
Starting from the spectacular viewpoint in the car park of Bwlch Nant yr Arian, you will drop down onto the leat that once carried water from the upland lakes to the lead mines in the valleys below. After a short while the route diverts from the leat and climbs steeply up onto the ridgetop, where at 1000ft, you will be greeted with a magnificent view overlooking Cardigan Bay. From the ridgetop, you drop down ito the tress all the way to Llywernog pond, past the education area and onto the all ability Barcud trail which will lead you back to the visitor centre and car park. Walking shoes with a good grip are recommended and a reasonable level of fitness is required for this walk.

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Prices

£1.50 parking fee for up to two hours
£3 parking fee for over two hours

Open all the time

Miles: 2

Contact

Ranger
Tel: 01970 890453

bnya@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian
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Venue

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD

View the Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre website www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian

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Map reference: SN 717813 Lat: 52.41506 Long: -3.88710

Located 10 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44, two miles west of Ponterwyd. The 525 bus from Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd stops at the entrance to the car park

OS Grid Reference: SN 717813

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 10 miles (16.1 kms) from Aberystwyth station

Also at this venue

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre
Ridgetop Trail
Borth-Pontrhydfendigaid Linear Trail Section 3
Syfydrin Trail
Barcud Trail
Cafe Cafe
Summit Trail
Pendam Trail

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date	event
Tue 11 Jun 2013	Nordic Walking
Tue 18 Jun 2013	Beginners Photography
Tue 25 Jun 2013	Bat Walk/Identification

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance
6
Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu

General

Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system

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