Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of Brynarth Country Guest House

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, (8 miles, 13kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL, (20 miles, 31kms), 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.

Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY, (20 miles, 32kms), 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

Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG, (9 miles, 14kms), 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, (14 miles, 22kms), 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, (17 miles, 27kms), 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.

Ceredigion, UK, (9 miles, 14kms), 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, (13 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.

Nannerth Fawr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HA, (18 miles, 28kms), 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

Ceredigion, UK, (9 miles, 14kms), 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, (13 miles, 21kms), 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.

Sandy Slip, Glanmor Terrace, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9PS, (18 miles, 29kms), 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, (11 miles, 17kms), 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, (9 miles, 15kms), 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.

Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Mid Wales, SY20 8EE, (20 miles, 32kms), 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, SY18 6BN, (20 miles, 32kms), 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

Cwm Ystwyth, Ceredigion, SY25 6DX, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

The Hafren Forest takes its name from the River Severn, the Afon Hafren in Welsh, which takes its rise about a mile from the western boundary of the forest, high up on the slopes of Pumlumon, the highest mountain in Mid Wales.

Pentre, Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8LE, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01974 821511, Email, www.ceredrotian.com

The newest venue for Harness Racing in Ceredigion

Ceredigion, UK, (8 miles, 13kms), 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.

Powys, UK, (20 miles, 31kms), 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.

nr Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01686 412287

Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. A number of viewing points and picnic areas are arranged along the 15 mile circular drive around the Lake