Destinations | Places to Visit in Mid & West Coast Wales

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   Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

   Address

   Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

   Montgomery

   Montgomery, known in Welsh as Trefaldwyn, is a little town with a big history! It's seen everything from the Iron Age to the Romans, Saxons, Normans and even the English Civil War! This Georgian gem is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

   

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   Abermaw | Barmouth

   Address

   Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LS

   Telephone

   01341 280556

   info@barmouth-wales.co.uk

   Barmouth

   Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.

   

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   Y Drenewydd | Newtown

   Address

   Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

   Telephone

   01686 625544

   enquiries@newtown.org.uk

   Newtown

   Newtown, a charming town in the heart of Mid Wales, offers visitors a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With a rich industrial heritage, visitors can explore the Montgomery Canal, Severn Way, and other attractions. The…

   

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   Y Trallwng | Welshpool

   Address

   Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD

   Telephone

   01938 552043

   touristcentre@welshpooltowncouncil.gov.uk

   Welshpool

   Welshpool is nestled in the heart of the picturesque in north Powys / Severn Valley. Explore Powis Castle, take a scenic walk along the Montgomery Canal, or browse the independent shops and traditional markets for local treasures. Discover the…

   

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   Llandrindod Wells

   Address

   Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

   Telephone

   01597 822600

   llandrindodtic@btconnect.com

   Llandrindod Wells

   Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.

   

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   Oswestry

   Address

   Shropshire, SY11 2TE

   Telephone

   01654 702653

   info@mwtcymru.co.uk

   Oswestry is the third largest town in Shropshire with a population of 17,000; it is five miles from the border with Wales and has a mixed Welsh and English heritage.

   

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   Crug Hywel | Crickhowell

   Address

   Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AA

   Telephone

   01873 853254

   Crickhowell

   The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

   

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   Corris

   Address

   Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9SS

   Corris

   Located 5 miles north of Machynlleth, Corris boasts a surprisingly rich vein of local attractions nearby together with thrilling mountain biking in the forest, excellent fishing at Llyn Myngul (Tal y Llyn Lake) and challenging walking on Cadair…

   

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   St Dogmaels

   Address

   Pembrokeshire, SA41 3PX

   The riverside village of St Dogmaels sits on the border of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. The village's main attractions are St Dogmaels Abbey and Y Felin water mill.

   

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    Pontrhydfendigaid

    Address

    Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY20 8TG

    Telephone

    01970 612125

    aberystwythTIC@ceredigiong.gov.uk

    Pontrhydfendigaid

    At the heart of Pontrhydfendigaid - 'the bridge of the blessed ford' (known locally as ‘Bont’) is a narrow hump backed bridge across the river Teifi, whose source is about 5 miles away in the hills, at Teifi Pools.

    

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    Llanandras | Presteigne

    Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

    Presteigne

    Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Mid Wales Marches on the border of Wales and England. Presteigne and Norton have been designated by DarkSky International as the very first…

    

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    Dinas Mawddwy

    Address

    Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

    Dinas Mawddwy

    North-east of Machynlleth and south-east of Dolgellau, the village of Dinas Mawddwy is just to the side of the A470 at the junction with the mountain road to Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.

    

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    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.

    

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    Fairbourne

    Address

    Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2PZ

    Fairbourne

    Between Dolgellau and Tywyn off the A493, the village of Fairbourne has a sandy beach two miles long on the Cambrian Coast with the superb countryside of the Snowdonia National Park to the east.

    

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    Newcastle Emlyn

    Address

    Carmarthenshire, SA38 9AE

    Telephone

    01267 231 557

    Newcastle Emlyn is a town straddling the counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire in west Wales and lying on the River Teifi.

    

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    Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton

    Address

    Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

    Knighton

    Knighton is a Mid Wales Marches town with a remarkable landscape and rich history. Located on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, it makes a great base to explore the Offa's Dyke Path or Glyndwr's Way National Trails.

    

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    Machynlleth

    Address

    Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

    Machynlleth

    Unwind in the heart of the Dyfi Biosphere at Machynlleth. Part of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and offers exciting activities, from mountain biking to exploring the natural beauty of Mid Wales. The Centre for Alternative Technology is an excellent…

    

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    Harlech

    Address

    Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

    Harlech

    Harlech is a historic town on the Snowdonia coast which has fantastic beaches, Royal St David's - one of Wales' finest golf courses and Harlech Castle which a World heritage site.

    

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    Rhaeadr Gwy | Rhayader

    Address

    Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BU

    Rhayader

    A busy, historic market town, Rhayader is named after 'Rhayadr Gwy', a Welsh name for a local waterfall on the Wye. The town is situated in the very heart of Mid Wales in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley sheltered by the Cambrian Mountains.

    

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    Llanrhystud

    Address

    Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5BW

    Telephone

    01970 612125

    AberystwythTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk

    Llanrhystud

    Llanrhystud is a Ceredigion coastal village midway between Aberystwyth and Aberaeron. It has a half mile long sandy beach at low tide which is well suited for windsurfing and swimming.

    

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