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Dark Skies Accommodation in Mid Wales

Dark Skies Accommodation

Mid Wales has some of the darkest skies in Britain. The Elan Valley near Rhayader is a designated Dark Sky Park. The Brecon Beacons hold International Dark Sky Reserve status. And the Cambrian Mountains, with almost nobody living in them, are darker still.

What this means in practice: on a clear night from a cottage doorstep near Tregaron, you can see the Milky Way with your bare eyes. From a B&B garden above the Elan Valley, you can watch satellites crossing overhead. From a campsite in the Beacons, the sky looks completely different from anything you see at home.

The properties listed here are in areas with low light pollution. Some provide stargazing guides, telescopes, or tips on where to go for the best views. Others simply happen to be in a very dark place, which is enough.

The best stargazing months are October to March, when the nights are longer and the air tends to be clearer. But even in summer, after 11pm, the skies over the Cambrian Mountains are worth staying up for. The Elan Valley has regular stargazing events, and Brecon Beacons National Park runs astronomy evenings through the autumn and winter.

If dark skies matter to you, look for accommodation in the Elan Valley, around Rhayader, Tregaron, Llanwrtyd Wells, or in the hills between Machynlleth and Llanidloes. These are among the darkest places in Wales.

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Circular Walk 1 - Ffrydd Farm and Penshwa Lane

Address

Y Drenewydd | Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

townclerk@newtown.org.uk

Powys

This walk starts and ends in the centre of Newtown. It is a mixture of road and off -road walking with some sections muddy after heavy rain. It includes lovely views over Newtown and the surrounding hills. This walk is rated as moderate…
Burfa Bog Nature Reserve

Address

Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SH

Telephone
01597 823298

info@rwtwales.org

Powys

A low-lying reserve with Knobley brook running through the wet grassland. Butterflies and flowers are abundant in the spring and summer months.
Wales Coast Path | Eryri (Southern Snowdonia)

Address

Wales Coast Path | Southern Snowdonia, Aberdyfi, Southern Snowdonia, SY24 5HX

wcp@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Aberdyfi

The Eyri (Southern Snowdonia) section of the Wales Coast Path providers the walker with the natural backdrop of the Eyri National Park.
Ystwyth Trail (Stage 2)

Address

Ystwyth Trail (Stage 2), Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron, SY25 6BJ

Telephone
01970 612125

aberystwythtic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron

The Ystwyth Trail is a 20-mile(32.1km) cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth & Tregaron which follows part of the track of the old Great Western railway line
Llangammarch Wells

Address

Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4EE

Llangammarch Wells

Llangammarch Wells lies south-west of Builth Wells and east of Llanwrtyd Wells and is the smallest of the four spa towns/villages of Mid Wales.
Sustrans Route 82:Machynlleth -Fishguard

Address

Sustrans Route 82:Machynlleth - Fishguard, Machynlleth Town Centre, SY20 8AB

Telephone
01179268893

Machynlleth Town Centre

This section of route 82 heads South towards Aberystwyth but the route is still under construction. Beyond Aberystwyth the route heads along the old railway line towards Tregaron and Lampeter. The route finishes in Fishguard.
Welshpool Railway Station

Address

Welshpool Relief Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Welshpool

Welshpool/Y Trallwng railway station is on the Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.
Cei Newydd | New Quay

Address

New Quay, Ceredigion, SA46 0JP

Telephone
01970 612125

aberystwythtic@ceredigion.gov.uk

New Quay

A visit to New Quay is all about sandy beaches that extend in an arc around the bay, the harbour where boat trips will take you dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay, and the great Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas enjoyed a few pints in the local.
Hendomen & Dolydd Hafren Cycle Route

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Telephone
01938 552043

admin@montgomery-wales.co.uk

Powys

Circular cycle route starting from in front of the Montgomery Town Hall providing an exceptional view of the town and with the option of extending the route to include the Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve.
St David's Day at Powis Castle

Address

Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF

Telephone
01938 551944

powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Welshpool

Celebrate St David’s Day with a fun-filled family adventure at Powis Castle.
Mid Wales Rail Trails | Barmouth to Porthmadog.

Address

Barmouth Railway Station, Station Approach, Barmouth - Porthmadog, LL42 1LS

Barmouth - Porthmadog

Mid Wales Rail Trails | Points of interest travelling on the Cambrian Line from Barmouth to Porthmadog.
Circular Walk 5 - Coed y Graig

Address

Y Drenewydd | Newtown, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

townclerk@newtown.org.uk

Newtown

Rated as easy, this is a pub based walk that starts and finishes at the Waggon and Horses in Lower Canal Road, Newtown
Hay Festival

Address

Dairy Meadows, Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5AD

Telephone
01497 822629

boxoffice@hayfestival.org

Hay-on-Wye

Hay Festival Wales will take place 22 May - 1 June 2025 featuring some of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers and performers live from Hay-on-Wye.
Dolgoch Falls

Address

Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9UW

Tywyn

The Dolgoch Falls are a series of three waterfalls near Tywyn in Southern Snowdonia. Access is by woodland walk signposted from the nearby Tal-y-llyn Railway- Dolgoch Station
Dyfi Discovery Walk | Llyn Barfog Walk

Address

Cwm Maethlon | Happy Valley, Aberdyfi, GWYNEDD

Telephone
0300 065 3000

Aberdyfi

Start: Snowdonia National Park Authority car park, Cwm Maethlon/Happy Valley
Grid Reference: SN 640 986
Distance: 5 km - 3.1 miles (shortcut 4 km – 2.5 miles)
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Open moorland, firm tracks, fields and tarmac road.
Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark

Address

Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone
01639 730395

enquiries@fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk

Powys

The Geopark is set within the Brecon Beacons National Park in south Wales. It comprises the western half of the National Park, stretching from Llandovery north to the edge of Merthyr Tydfil south, from Llandeilo west to Brecon east.
Llyn Coed y Dinas Nature Reserve

Address

Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RP

Telephone
01938 555654

info@montwt.co.uk

Welshpool

Created from a gravel pit, quarried to provide material for the creation of the Welshpool bypass, Llyn Coed y Dinas is a fantastic home for all sorts of wildlife.
Circular Machynlleth via Tal-y-llyn | Scenic Drive

Address

Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

Telephone
01654 702653

info@mwtcymru.co.uk

Machynlleth

This 35 mile circular route takes you on the A487 from Machynlleth via Corris towards Dolgellau and before turning off on the B4405 to Tywyn via the picturesque Talyllyn lake at the foot of Cadair Idris. Return to Machynlleth via Aberdyfi.
Dyfi Valley & Coast

Address

Mid Wales, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SR

Machynlleth

The Dyfi Valley opens wide as it approaches Cardigan Bay Coast and ends in sandy beaches and dunes. It cradles the westerly spur of Powys, Ceredigion north of Aberystwyth, and the southern rim of Snowdonia National Park.
Barbecue Specials | Bala Lake Railway

Address

Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

Telephone
01678 540666

enquiries@bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bala

Enjoy scenic journeys along Bala Lake with grilled food and refreshments at the station — perfect for a summer outing with family or friends.