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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre
Mountain Biking, free entry
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian,
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AD
Details
The Pendam Trail (red difficult grade 6.2 miles, 10 kilometres).
The Pendam trail combines sections of the ‘Summit’ and ‘Syfydrin’ trails to give you a taste of the fantastic riding and scenery available. Although it is the shortest route at Nant yr Arian, it includes lots of sweet singletrack and some hard climbs, parts of it are technically challenging so take care.
The Pendam Trail includes sections of public road and tracks shared with horse riders so watch out for other users. Check out the Mountain Bike/Horse Code. Watch out for the weather, remember that it can change rapidly, and some sections of the trail are open and exposed. Please leave gates as you find them.
Overall grade red/difficult
Distance 9km
Time 1 - 2 hours
Climb 220m
More information in relation to whether or not this is suitable for you and where you can get training can be found on the Natural Resources Wales website.
Onsite parking costs £1.50 for up to two hours and £3.00 for over two hours. A season ticket is available. Please note: Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations. Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Car parking
£1.50 parking fee for up to two hours
£3 parking fee for over two hours
Also at this Venue
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre (NRW)
Cafe
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Viewpoint
Red Kite Feeding
Summit Trail
Syfydrin Trail
The Miners' Trail
Barcud Trail
Borth-Pontrhydfendigaid Linear Trail Section 3
Ridgetop Trail
Mynydd March Trail
Parc Sgiliau (skills park)
Y Fuwch Running Trail
Y Llo Running Trail
Discovery Pack
Address
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian,
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AD
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 717813 Lat: 52.41506 Long: -3.88710
Located 10 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44 (Aberystwyth - Llangurig (A470) road) and two miles west of Ponterwyd.
The nearest train station is Aberystwyth, and has connections on to the 525 bus which stops at the entrance to the car park.
OS Grid Reference: SN 717813
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 10 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Facilities for hearing impaired
Onsite parking costs £1.50 for up to two hours and £3.00 for over two hours. A season ticket is available. Please note: Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations. Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 6Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu