Venues

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, Tel: 01970 890453, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian

Stunning views, delicous food, gifts, lakeside all ability trail, forest walks, seasonal events, puzzle trails, mountain biking and daily red kite feeding are just some of the attractions

Bewdley House, Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6BL, Tel: 01597 824878, Email, www.cyclingbreakswales.co.uk

Offering guided rides in Mid Wales to beginners and experienced riders alike, also offering tuition to complete beginners and all rides are done at a relaxed pace - it's not a race, its fun.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 570602, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberaeron.htm

Aberaeron is a pretty seaside town on the Ceredigion coast. It was planned and built on a grand design by the Rev. Alban Thomas Jones.

The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys, SY10 0NA, Tel: 01691 870317, Email, www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

Explore beautiful Lake Vyrnwy - hire a tandem or cycle, walk, birdwatch or just relax! - Artisans coffee shop also offers a variety of excellent refreshments and a large selection of gifts in our craft shop including home made products.

Gwynedd, UK, Tel: 01341 280787, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/Barmouth.aspx

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

Powys, LD3 7AD, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

This is a town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email

The town of Cardigan sits on the border between Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire and provides a perfect base from which to explore what each county has to offer.

Tefi Warf, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 3AA, Tel: 01239 612133, Email, www.cardiganbayactive.co.uk

Cardigan Bay Active are a new company set up in the spring of 2011 to bring you closer to the best that Ceredigion and North Pembrokeshire have to offer.

Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, Tel: 01341 440747, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/coedybrenin

Coed y Brenin visitor centre is the gateway to Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Try world-class mountain bike trails, family walks, café, cycle shop, all-ability play area and an easy access trail.

Powys, NP8 1AA, Tel: 01873 853254, www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk

The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Gwynedd, UK, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.

Powys, UK, Tel: 01874 622485, Email, www.llanwrtyd.com

Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain. It is also one of the friendliest, having a long history of catering for the many visitors who, today, come to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, Tel: 01654 703435, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

This composite site takes in two very different habitats around the Mawddach estuary which are open to the public.The Mawddach Valley Nature Reserve comprises five separate sites that include two reserves - the Arthog Bog & Coed Garth Gell.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01545 560865, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/area/cardigan-bay.aspx

New Quay is a picturesque and internationally renowned resort village and was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. Dylan Thomas once lived here.

Powys, UK, Tel: 01597 810706, Email, www.rhayader.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Mid Wales, set in spectacular unspoilt countryside. Various events taking place in and around the town to suit all ages.

Powys, UK, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The ancient market Town of Talgarth nestles beneath the Black Mountains which run along the border between Wales and England. Close to Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye it provides an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the area.

Talybont On Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YJ, Tel: 01874 676663, Email, www.talybontstores.co.uk

Talybont Stores and Canalside Cafe are in the centre of the village of Talybont-on-Usk, just opposite the picturesque Monmouth and Brecon Canal, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.

Bontnewydd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4JG, Tel: 01974 251517, Email, www.tanyresgair.co.uk

Quality mountain bikes for hire near Aberystwyth. Ideal location for easy access to the family-friendly Rheidol and Ystwyth cycle trails and the world class mountain bike centre at Nant-yr-Arian with forest trails for all abilities.

Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LZ, Tel: 01691 870377, Email, www.oldbarncafe.com

A small friendly cafe, producing a variety of home cooked food with views overlooking the Vyrnwy Dam. We also provide cycle hire.

Speciality: Home made tarts and sweets - Home made cakes

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/pdf/Rheidolcycle1.pdf

A 28km trail along designated cycle paths and quiet country lanes between the towns of Aberystwyth & Devils’ Bridge.

Cycle Route: Aberysywyth to Devils Bridge

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD, Tel: 01568 770755, Email, www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk

Award winning cycling holidays, walking holidays & cycle hire centre (cycling and mountain biking).

Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/ystwythtrail2.htm

The Ystwyth Trail is a 20-mile(32.1km) cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth & Tregaron which follows part of the track of the old Great Western railway line

Walk Route: Ystwyth Trail

Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, Tel: 01874 623366

The grounds of the Centre are an ideal place to relax and take in the view. They are gently landscaped and mostly lawns and there are picnic tables, benches and seats in many places around the building

Powys, SY20 8AE, www.dyfimountainbiking.org.uk

Three great off-road routes ranging from 10 to 20 miles venturing into the Plynlimon mountains.