Walking in Mid Wales

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abergorlech, Carmarthenshire, UK, Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The famous Brechfa Forest now managed by the Forestry Commission for timber production and recreation and has a long history.

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.

Head Office - Ty Anturiaeth, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT, Tel: 01639 700388, Email, www.adventurebritain.com

National Business Tourism Company of the Year 2011/2012 - Call of the Wild are one of the UK's leading providers of adventure activities, weekends and holidays in the untamed heart of Wales, the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park.

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.

Nr Newtown, Ceri, Powys, UK, Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Ceri Forest is a coniferous forest which sits astride the Kerry Ridgeway in the uplands of Montgomeryshire.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23, Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.visitmidwales.co.uk/Aberystwyth-Constitution-Hill/details/?dms=13&feature=1&venue=1020790

Constitution Hill rises dramatically 430 feet from the north end of Aberystwyth promenade. The views from the top are spectacular and on a clear day you can see Snowdon. Take the cliff railway to the summit or follow the coast path.

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK, Tel: 01629 821900, Email, www.contours.co.uk

Contour Walking Holidays offer an extensive range of self-guided walking holidays, short breaks and weekends throughout Wales.

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, Tel: 01970 890233, Email, www.devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls and the view of the 3 bridges which span the breathtaking woodland gorge.

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: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Forests are in a part of Mid Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages. The Forest caters for horse riding and carraige driving as well as walking and picnic areas.

Mid Wales, SY20 8EE, Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Walk Route: Glyndwr's Way Section 10-13

Mid Wales, SY21 7DD, Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Mid Wales, LD7 1EN, Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Walk Route: Glyndwr's Way

Mid Wales, SY18 6BN, Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway/

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Walk Route: Glyndwr's Way Trail Sections 6-9