Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of Ty Gwyn

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, (19 miles, 31kms), 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, (19 miles, 31kms), 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.

South West Wales, SA43 2RH, (17 miles, 27kms), 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.

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, (14 miles, 22kms), 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

Ceredigion, UK, (0.7 miles, 1kms), 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.

Ceredigion, UK, (15 miles, 24kms), 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, (14 miles, 22kms), 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, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Ceredigion, UK, (14 miles, 22kms), 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, (19 miles, 30kms), 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, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Sandy Slip, Glanmor Terrace, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9PS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01545 561 257, Email, www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk

You can choose from dinghy sailing, power boating, windsurfing and kayaking with short sessions and courses suitable for all levels and abilities. RYA and AALA registered with strict safety measures.

Llangybi, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8NN, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01570 493 286, Email

This nine-hole course was founded in 1905. The course sits in a secluded valley and is very picturesque. It's a flat parkland layout but the trees, ponds & streams give you plenty to think about as you try & plot your way around the course.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23, (14 miles, 23kms), 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.

Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, Dyfed, SA38 9JS, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01239 710345, Email, www.coracles.com

Modern, luxury Health & Leisure venue in village location at Cenarth Falls Holiday Park.

Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01970 880667, Email, www.statkraft.com/about-statkraft/visitor-centres/rheidol-visitor-centre.aspx

Enjoy the free guided tours around the Power Station including the fish farm & visit our Visitors Centre with its interactive displays & cafeteria with disabled facilities.

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW, (19 miles, 31kms), 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.

Llangrannog, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6AE, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01239 652140, Email, www.llangrannog.org

Gwersyll yr Urdd, Llangrannog is a residential outdoor education/activity/language centre on the West Wales coast. Green Dragon Award Level 2.

Cwm Ystwyth, Ceredigion, SY25 6DX, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01974 282568, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Hafod Estate / Hafod Uchtryd, 12 miles south-east of Aberystwyth, is recognised as one of the finest examples in Europe of a picturesque landscape.

Pentre, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8LE, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01974 821511, Email, www.ceredrotian.com

The newest venue for Harness Racing in Ceredigion

Ceredigion, UK, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01239 613230, Email, www.llandysul-ponttyweli.co.uk

Nestling on the banks of the river Teifi, Llandysul is a traditional unspoilt small market town.

Ceredigion, UK, (11 miles, 18kms), Tel: 01239 613230, www.tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk

Llangranog is a small, coastal village and seaside resort in Ceredigion, seven miles south of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the little River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the village.

Ceredigion, UK, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01970 612125, Email, www.llanrhystud.co.uk

Llanrhystud is a small seaside village on the A487 road in the county of Ceredigion, nine miles south of Aberystwyth. It is named after the early Christian Welsh saint Rhystud.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01970 632801, Email, www.llgc.org.uk

National Library of Wales is one of the world's great libraries. It is a legal deposit library, and holds the world's largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.

Ceredigion, UK, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Aberporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2BS, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01239 810 227, Email, www.thepenrallt.co.uk

Built as a private mansion in the early years of the 20th century, The Penrallt is set in its own delightful grounds well away from the main road.