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Leisure and Outdoor Activities in Mid Wales
Mid Wales is the perfect place to experience country life and the great outdoors.
The region offers a wide choice of outdoor activities and countryside events including pony trekking in the hills, try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, bird watching in one of the region's many nature reserves, fishing in one of our rivers and lakes, or perhaps a leisurely round of golf.
Walking and hiking trails can be found throughout the region including long distance national trails, Wales Coast Path of nature trails in and around one of the many Mid Wales' forests, lakes, canals or rivers.
Whatever outdoor leisure pursuits you're interested in, you can tick them off your holiday wish-list in Mid Wales.
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Plenty of leisure activities to enjoy ...
Golf
Parc Penrhos Golf Course
Parc Penrhos is a family owned leisure & holiday complex with accommodation, restaurant & golf club with immaculate 18 hole course & 9 hole academy course situated between Aberystwyth & Aberaeron.
Fairbourne Golf Club
The Golf Club is a Community Project with a 1,000 yard hole par 3 lcourse set in an idyllic location and open to the general public. It is challenging enough for the old hands, but not too daunting for beginners.
Cardigan Golf Club
Cardigan Golf Club is one of the most startling of the unsung courses of Wales and is to be found high on a hill overlooking the Teifi Estuary at Gwbert, 2 miles from Cardigan.
Llandrindod Wells Golf Club
The course was designed by six times open champion Harry Vardon, and altered some years later by James Braid, to produce, essentially, the superb course of 18 challenging holes, almost 5800 yards in length (par 69), that you see today.
Cilgwyn Golf Club
This nine-hole course sits in a secluded valley and is very picturesque. It's a flat parkland lay-out but the trees, ponds and streams give you plenty to think about as you try and plot your way around the course.
Cradoc Golf Club
A challenging parkland course near the handsome old market town of Brecon. Magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons from the ninth tee.
Builth Wells Golf Club
Picturesque, easy walking parkland golf course, 18 holes, a good golfing test for all abilities.
Accredited Centres across Mid Wales for all ages and abilities. Great riding in stunning coast and countryside with treks and hacks on waymarked trails to suit your experience.
Countryside Events
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Watersports
Canoeing
Winding towards the sea the deep, tidal Teifi Gorge is a unique environment where fresh and salt waters meet and the species it is home to forms one of the most varied aquatic landscapes in the country.
Kayaking / Sea Kayaking
We are blessed with some of the most impressive coastline in the west. High cliffs, islands, caves and of course the resident dolphin pod makes our Sea Kayaking one of our firm favourite activities but we also do lessons in Kayaking.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a sport originating in Hawaii as an off-shoot of surfing. They enable surfers to paddle farther into the ocean than is typical or to paddle standing up as a sport unto itself.
Surfing
Learn to surf at one of our local blue flag beaches with trained and experienced instructors. West Wales has some of the most consistent beach breaks in the country, so join us for an introduction to wave riding.
Tubing
Enjoy floating down the river Teifi in white water sitting in a big inflatable tube. Tubing is a fun adventure complete with adrenaline filled moments of white water along the way.
White Water Rafting
When the river levels increase, it’s time to blow up the raft and get some white water on falls up to grade 4. 10km of natural paddling on white and gently flowing water taking in the best drops on the Teifi.
Kayaking
Hire one of our kayaks to paddle around the bay. Book a taster session to give you some basic tips. Book on one of our escorted 2 hour tours.
Canyoning
The best way of describing our canyoning activity is white water rafting but without the raft. With our guides, you descend a stunning steep sided gorge by various ways and means!
Surfing on Gower
Surfing with Adventure Britain. One of Wales' largest outdoor activity providers. For your peace of mind we are licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. Are you a bit of a beach bum ?
National White Water Centre
The National White Water Centre has over 30 years of experience in providing white water rafting at the best summer white water facility in the UK.
Get expert tuition and lessons on how to handle and fire shotguns and how to improve your clay shooting technique
There are some fine fishing opportunities. First class trout and grayling fish, quality coarse fish and even salmon run along our Mid Wales rivers.
Cast your fishing rod in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or sea-fishing trips on the coast.
And plenty of places to stay ...
Aberhiriaeth
Machynlleth
A lovely Welsh traditional stone farmhouse with its own beautiful garden. Set on a working organic farm the cottage enjoys magnificent views over the Dyfi Valley, Machynlleth. Near to sandy beaches sea and mountains of Snowdonia
Self-catering with 1 unit, £540-£570 pupw sleeps 2-7
Hendreron & Llwyn-y-Gronfa
Machynlleth
A charming 18th century cottage nestling in the hills of the Dyfi Valley, Machynlleth, with amazing views over the surrounding countryside. Part of an organic farm, it offers peace and tranquillity with lovely walks from the cottage.
Self-catering with 2 units, £430-£575 pupw sleeps 2-6
Penyglog Farm Cottages
Machynlleth
Dating back to the 17thC these quality cottages nestle in the hills of the picturesque Dyfi Valley with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. An excellent base for walkers and cyclists. Children welcome.
Self-catering with 3 units, £360-£700 pupw sleeps 2-7
Dolffanog Fawr
Tywyn
Dolffanog Fawr offers truly luxurious accommodation in the heart of Snowdonia.
Guest Accommodation with 4 rooms, £100-£120 prpnb
Highbury Farm
Llandrindod Wells
A delightful home one mile from the Spa town of Llandrindod Wells within the village of Llanyre.
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £36 pppnb
Croft Farm & Celtic Cottages
Cardigan
Award winning family friendly cottages with luxury onsite indoor heated pool, sauna & gym. Enjoy private hot tubs and log burners. Situated in unspoilt countryside close to Cardigan Bay & Pembrokeshire National Park. Dog friendly.
Self-catering with 10 units, £500-£4395 pupw sleeps 1-12
Yr Hen Stablau
Machynlleth
The cottage is an energy efficient building renovated with local slate and timber. Beautiful garden, 1 mile to Machynlleth, 1 mile to Coast Path and 8 miles to the coast. Sleeps 6, wheelchair access ground floor, mobile hoist. Pets welcome.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £370-£650 pupw sleeps 1-6
Tynrhyd Retreat
Aberystwyth
Spectacular five star self catering accommodation with hot tub, on a private estate. Set in the Celtic Cambrian Mountains, Tynrhyd Retreat is country luxury with a soul.
Self-catering with 4 units, £330-£4760 pupw sleeps 5-16
Seven Stars Self-Catering
Llandrindod Wells
A contemporarily,converted 1700's oak framed barn. Modern open plan and minimalist style on the inside, traditionally timber-clad on the outside. The Seven Stars Lodge stands under big skies, between a mighty ridge and the Elan Valleys.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £465-£600 pupw sleeps 1-4
Llangoed Hall
Brecon
Llangoed Hall Hotel is set within 17 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. It is the 'home from home' that you would expect from your 'best friend's Country House'.
Country House Hotel with 25 rooms, £99-£900 prpnb
Bryncarnedd Cottages
Aberystwyth
Bryncarnedd Cottages are located 1 mile from Aberystwyth’s town center. Nestled in the immediate countryside at the top of Aberystwyth, these cottages enjoy the closeness to the town as well as being just far enough out to enjoy the country
Self-catering with 20 units, £480-£3800 pupw sleeps 2-18
The Vulcan Lodge
Rhayader
Vulcan Lodge Cottages - created by the imaginative conversion of an 18th century country inn into 5 luxury cottages. They are spacious, full of character and have a high specification which brings luxury and style,
Self-catering with 5 units, £316-£905 pupw sleeps 2-6
Acorn Court Country House
Llandrindod Wells
A warm welcome awaits you at this luxurious 5 Star Country House. Nestling in the heart of the Welsh countryside just 1.5 miles from the Victorian spa town of Llandridod Wells.
Guest Accommodation with 3 rooms, £75-£91 prpnb
Garden Cottage @ Torrent Walk
Dolgellau
Dog Friendly Self-Catering Cottage - Sleeping 5 in 3 rooms with beautiful views over Cader Idris, Snowdonia. Real log fire and Wifi available. Great for couples, short breaks, family escapes and walking holidays.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £380-£750 pupw sleeps 2-5
Beautiful Wales
Barmouth
Set in open countryside of Llanaber, just a mile out of Barmouth. Both barns have sweeping panoramic views of the beach, sea and both penninsulars. Ceilwart Ganol Farm is an equestrian property with free range poultry. Pet friendly
Self-catering with 2 units, £599-£1400 pupw sleeps 1-4
Luxury Lodges Wales
Caersws
The lodges are situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting over-looking the Trannon valley, near Newtown, Mid Wales providing sumptuous accommodation to a 5-star standard. Sited on a eighty-acre estate with two wild-life ponds.
Self-catering with 7 units, £495-£1094 pupw sleeps 4-6
Bryncoch Holidays
Llandrindod Wells
Bryncoch Holidays in Mid Wales is close to the Royal Welsh Showground and Elan Valley dams. Accommodation in 3 bedroom Bevan House self catering holiday home or 2 luxury lodges. All accommodation have individual hot tubs.
Self-catering with 3 units, £90-£200 pupn sleeps 1-7
Yr Hen Stablau
Devil's Bridge
Four charming stable conversions for couples in Devil's Bridge with stunning Cambrian mountain views. Dog friendly cottages in the perfect spot to explore the beauty of Ceredigion in the heart of West Wales with lovely Cardigan Bay nearby.
Self-catering with 4 units, £55-£60 pupn sleeps 2-3
Red Kite Cottage (Bwthyn Barcud Coch)
Aberystwyth
Renovated 12th Century Grange Farm barn close to Nant Yr Arian Visitor centre situated at the head of the Melindwr Valley with fabulous views and easy access for walking, bird watching and cycling.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £499-£1126 pupw sleeps 2-6
