Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of The Old Vicarage

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD, (12 miles, 19kms), 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, (11 miles, 17kms), 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, (9 miles, 14kms), 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.

Bewdley House, Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6BL, (14 miles, 23kms), 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.

Nannerth Fawr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HA, (6 miles, 9kms), 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

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HY, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Garth Road, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NP, (20 miles, 31kms), Tel: 07928 708084, Email, www.caerberistreatments.co.uk

Set in 27 acres of parkland surrounded by the River Irfon, Caer Beris is the former home of Lord Swansea. Individually furnished bedrooms and comfortable lounges overlooking the gardens. Restuarant with the coveted AA Rosette.

Nr Newtown, Ceri, Powys, UK, (14 miles, 22kms), 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.

Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01654 761244, Email, www.corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers. More than 130 years of mining history is captured inside awaiting discovery. Machinery, tools & inspirational stories of life in the mine

Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF, (13 miles, 20kms), 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, (11 miles, 17kms), 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, (16 miles, 26kms), 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, (16 miles, 26kms), 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, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (10 miles, 16kms), 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, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

Clubhouse, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01597 823873, Email, www.lwgc.co.uk

Founded in 1905, the golf course was designed on a gently undulating plateau overlooking the town of Llandrindod Wells, by six times Open Champion Harry Vardon.

Powys, UK, (4 miles, 6kms), Email, www.llanidloes.com

Llanidloes is a small historic town in Central Powys. It's central position within Wales makes it the first town along the River Severn.

nr Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (6 miles, 10kms), 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

The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01650 521738, Email, www.machinationswales.co.uk

Visitor Centre The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK.

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, (20 miles, 32kms), 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.

Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JY, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01654 791631, Email, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/resorts/plas-talgarth/

Plas Talgarth occupies 64 acres of parkland below the wooded hillsides of Snowdonia National Park, just a short drive from Cardigan Bay which boasts some of Britains finest beaches.

Newmead Farm, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6HR, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01597 860111, www.quackersnow.com

Quackers is a childrens indoor play centre. It includes cafe, party rooms, conference facilities, outdoor sandpit and go-cart track.

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

Eglwysfach, Nr Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01654 700222, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/y/ynys-hir/index.asp

The RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve includes oak woodland, lowland grass meadows, reedbeds and saltmarsh.

5 Cambrian Terrace, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5HU, (20 miles, 32kms), Tel: 01970 871659, Email, www.borthholistictherapies.co.uk

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