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Eco Friendly Holidays in Mid Wales | Green Stays and Cabins

Eco Holidays and Green Tourism in Mid Wales

Mid Wales has been doing sustainable tourism before it had a name. The Centre for Alternative Technology opened near Machynlleth in 1973. The Dyfi Biosphere was designated by UNESCO. Organic farming, renewable energy and low-impact living are part of the fabric here, not marketing add-ons.

What makes Mid Wales a good eco holiday destination?

Start with the basics: clean air, clean water, dark skies, low traffic and a landscape that has not been industrialised. The population density is among the lowest in England and Wales. The rivers are clean enough for wild swimming. Red kites, which were once reduced to a handful of breeding pairs, now number in the hundreds across the Cambrian Mountains.

Many accommodation providers in the region have invested in sustainability measures: solar panels, biomass boilers, rainwater harvesting, electric vehicle charging points and locally sourced materials. Several properties have been built specifically as eco-lodges or low-impact holiday homes, using natural materials and off-grid energy systems.

Can I travel to Mid Wales sustainably?

The Cambrian Line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the Heart of Wales Line through Llandrindod Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells provide rail access to the region. Once here, local bus routes connect the main towns, and e-bike hire is available in several locations. The rail trail itineraries show how to build a car-free holiday around the train network.

What eco activities are available?

The Centre for Alternative Technology has interactive exhibits on renewable energy, sustainable building and ecology. Cors Dyfi nature reserve near Machynlleth has the Dyfi Osprey Project. Gilfach Nature Reserve near Rhayader offers guided walks through ancient woodland. Foraging courses, wild swimming sessions and conservation volunteering opportunities run throughout the year with local providers.

Browse eco-friendly accommodation and green activities below.

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Ceredigion Uplands
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Getting Around

Mid Wales Travel Information, routes and getting around.

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Ludlow

Address

Shrophire, SY8 1AS

Telephone
01584 875053

info@ludlow.org.uk

Located 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford, the town of Ludlow is significant in the history of the Welsh Marches and neighbouring Wales which is 14 miles to the west.
The Shrine Church of Saint Melangell

Address

Pennant Melangell, Llangynog, Powys, SY10 0HQ

Telephone
01691 860408

admin@stmelangell.org

Llangynog

St Melangell's is one of the loveliest small churches in Britain, and one of the most remote. Its famous shrine attracts many visitors, but not enough to disturb its tranquillity.
Fairbourne Railway Station

Address

Station Rd, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2AQ

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Fairbourne

Fairbourne railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.
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
Brecon Choir Festival

Address

Various Venues around Brecon, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

breconchoirfestival@gmail.com

Brecon

The Brecon Choir Festival 2026 is a four-day celebration of choral music set in Brecon, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) from 16–19 July 2026, featuring world-class ensembles and community choirs
Southern Snowdonia Coast | Scenic Drive

Address

Portmeirion - Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

Portmeirion - Aberdyfi

For visitors that enjoy sea views, coastal towns and villages and stunning beaches, the southern Snowdonia section of the Wales Coastal Way from Portmeirion to Machynlleth follows the Cardigan Bay coastline - a real experience not to be missed.
Borth Beach

Address

Ceredigion, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5LJ

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Borth

Borth's sandy beach is the longest in Ceredigion. With three miles of gently shelving golden sand this Blue Flag Beach is especially popular with families with younger children and sailboard enthusiasts.
Llwyngwril

Address

Gwynedd, LL37 2JS

Telephone
01341 280787

barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Llwyngwril is a coastal village with a population of around 500. The village falls within the Snowdonia National Park.
Bala Lake Railway | Model Railway Show

Address

Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

Telephone
01678 540666

enquiries@bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Llanuwchlyn, Bala

Join us at Bala Model Railway Show, a popular exhibition of detailed model layouts and exhibits held over 2 days at Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn Secondary School, Bala.
Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau

Address

Various Venues, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1PS

swyddogdatblygu@sesiwnfawr.cymru

Dolgellau

Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau - Dathlu'r gorau o fyd gwerin a roc Cymreig | Celebrating the best of Welsh Folk and Rock.
St Michaels Church

Address

Discoed, Nr Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NL

Telephone
01547 560246

davidhiam@aol.com

Nr Presteigne

Friends of St Michael's raise funds for the ancient church on the Welsh border near Presteigne. St Michael's in Discoed (Old English 'dic' and 'cot' a cottage by Offa’s Dyke) acts as a both a spiritual and artistic hub to the community.
Pen Cerrig-Calch Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

Both this walk and the one following to Pen Allt-mawr are more demanding walks. Start the walk in the pay and display car park and follow the directions for getting up Table Mountain
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.
Mwnt Beach

Address

Mwnt, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1QH

Telephone
01545 570200

mwnt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Cardigan

Mwnt, about 4.5 miles from Cardigan, is named after the conical hill (Foel y Mwnt) that rises above this popular beach. It is an ideal place to spot bottlenose dolphins, basking sharks and porpoises in the distance!
Barmouth | Walking Routes and Trails

Address

Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

Telephone
01341 280787

barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Barmouth

Listed are some of the delightful southern Snowdonia walks in and around Barmouth and surrounding areas.
Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Mountain Biking (NRW)

Address

Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth

Mid Wales is a serious stop off and venue for people wishing to improve their dirt jump and pump track skills and the Mountain Bike Skills Park at Bwlch Nant yr Arian equips people to more safely enjoy their cycling out on the existing mountain bike…
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…
Black Mountains | Pen Tir Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Crickhowell

This walk starts on the west of this striking and distinctly shaped hill in the small village of Llangenny (240180), just to the east of the bridge over the Grwyne Fawr.
Llanwrtyd Wells

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

Llanwrtyd Wells

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.
Fish ‘N’ Chip Flyer | Talyllyn Railway

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

enquires@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

Get that FRYday Feeling with the FISH ‘N’ CHIP FLYER