Activities

Bala Lake Foreshore, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7SR, Tel: 01678 521059, Email, www.balawatersports.com

Bala Adventure and Watersports is one of the UK’s top specialists in outdoor activity, on water and land. Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, archery, raft building, and whitewater rafting.

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

Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01974 261425, Email, www.cambriansafaris.co.uk

Cambrian Safaris provides excursions into the Cambrian Mountains in a Land Rover Discovery. Come and enjoy fantastic views and scenery, local history and wildlife. We will pick you up from your accommodation or arrange a meeting point.

Gwbert-On-Sea, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR, Tel: 01239 615359, Email, www.cardigangolf.com

One of the unsung courses of Wales high on a hill overlooking the Teifi estuary at Gwbert. This is a fine championship course measuring 6687 yards, Par 72, SSS 73. The three finishing holes are particularly enjoyable.

Southern Snowdonia, UK, Tel: 01341 422888, Email, www.discoverdolgellau.com

Discover the ideal base to explore Snowdonia National Park. An historic mountain town built on the wool trade and steeped in folklore. Visit Dolgellau to explore dramatic scenery, adrenalin-fuelled activities and world heritage attractions

South West Wales, SA43 2RH, Tel: 01600 750463, Email, www.dragontrails.com

A chance to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife and ancient history of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Preseli Hills and Teifi Valley from the comfort of an idyllic country house.

Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL, Tel: 01597 810243, Email, www.gigrin.co.uk

Wild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year - breath-taking feats of aerial piracy. N.F.U. Finalist - Rural Attraction of the Year.

Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HZ, Tel: 0845 094 9751, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/coed-y-brenin

Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They're part of an ardrenalin filled course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor.

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.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, Tel: 01654 710472, Email, www.talyllyn.co.uk

Historic narrow gauge railway with steam hauled trains in the Snowdonia National Park. Discover our past hauling slate and local goods, and enjoy the views, wildlife and woodland walks. The world's first preserved railway.

Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn

The Workhouse, The Industrial Estate, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2UF, Tel: 01544 267163, Email, toursdepresteigne.com/

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, Tel: 01970 625819, Email, www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

All aboard the Vale of Rheidol for an unforgettable journey through the beautiful Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train. Sit back, relax and let us take you on a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery.

Rail Route: Aberystwyth - Devils Bridge

Sunny Bank, Felindre, Three Cocks, Brecon, LD3 0ST, Tel: 01497 847464, Email, www.ridingwales.com

Wales can offer riders of all ages and abilities a great experience in stunning countryside. Here you will find your perfect centre.

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.

Station Road, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0RT, Tel: 01654 767493, Email, www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk

Championship golf links, est. 1892 set on the beautiful Cambrian coast. Attractive to golfers of all abilities. Handicap certificate essential.

Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

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 best food festival in Britain.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01239 613230, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberporth.htm

Set picturesquely overlooking two sandy beaches, the resort village of Aberporth is one of West Wales' most favoured family holiday locations.

Ceredigion, UK, www.visitmidwales.co.uk

One of the culture capitals of Wales, it is home to the National Library, the University and a more recently developed Arts Centre.

Sychnant, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8JD, Tel: 01570 493729, Email, www.amazinglyfe.com

The Retreat covers 24 acres and has not been touched with chemicals for at least 60 yrs. We have owned the land for the last 21 yrs and are honoured to share the peace, beauty and serenity of this landscape with small numbers of visitors.

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.

Nannerth Fawr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HA, Tel: 01597 811 121, Email, www.nannerth.co.uk

Badger Watching at Nannerth Fawr Farm, Nannerth Country Holidays. Nr Rhayader www.nannerth.co.uk or www.thingstodomidwales.com

Llanarth, Raglan, Usk, NP15 2AU, Tel: 01275 375300, Email, www.baileyballoons.co.uk

From our South Wales launch sites you may fly over the Usk Valley, Brecon Beacons or the spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain and views of the Cats Back on the Black Mountains.

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, UK, Tel: 01873 812105

The Black Mountains are a group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England.

Ceredigion, UK, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/pdf/SOM_Bontgoch_circular_2008.pdf

Part of 'Spirit of the Miners' Walks The spectacular landscapes of Ceredigion have a 4000 year legacy of man's quest for minerals. Since the Bronze Age, copper, silver, lead and zinc have been mined in the hills of Mid Wales.

Walk Route: Part of 'Spirit of the Miners' Trails - Bont Goch Circular Walk

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HY, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/bcy.htm

Borth is a coastal village just 7 miles north of Aberystywth. During summer its many campsites and holiday parks are home to hundreds of visitors to the area - many of whom have been returning here for years.