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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
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.
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.
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.
Builth Wells Golf Club
Picturesque, easy walking parkland golf course, 18 holes, a good golfing test for all abilities.
Parc Penrhos
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.
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.
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
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Station House & Station Cottage
Ystrad Meurig
Station House & Station Cottage were originally part of Strata Florida Railway Station and now located by Cors Caron National Nature Reserve and Cambrian Mountains and the Ystwyth cycle trail ideal for bird watchers, cyclists and walkers.
Self-catering with 2 units, £315-£546 pupw sleeps 1-4
Rhoslwyn
Lampeter
Rhoslwyn is a charming detached stone Welsh cottage with garden set in rural surroundings 10 miles from Lampeter. Rhoslwyn sleeps 3 in two bedrooms, dogs welcome. Home cinema. Superfast Fibre WiFi
Self-catering with 1 unit, £300-£500 pupw sleeps 1-3
Murmur Aeron
Tregaron
A relaxing and spacious holiday home in the heart of the Aeron Valley, with scenic views from all the rooms. Located between the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. Ideal holiday location for families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £378-£607 pupw sleeps 1-6
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, £500-£1185 pupw sleeps 2-6
Tan y Graig
Welshpool
Tan y Graig is a family run establishment presenting a warm welcome to guests. Situated in the beautiful Vyrnwy valley 1 mile from the village of Meifod and 10 minutes from the market town of Welshpool. Castles, lakes, walking & adventure.
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £38 pppnb
Aber Cottage Guesthouse
Dolgellau
Aber Cottage is a 250 year old listed building situated in the picturesque market town of Dolgellau, in the heart of Wales' beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The guest house offers quality en-suite accommodation with private parking.
Guest Accommodation with 3 rooms, £80 prpnb
Milebrook House
Knighton
Milebrook House is a 10 bedroom Georgian Boutique Hotel, 25 mins from Ludlow and on the Offas Dyke Trail. Real log fires in every room and gardens reaching the River Teme,
Country House Hotel with 10 rooms, £80-£190 prpnb
Gwesty Cymru
Aberystwyth
Luxury Welsh hotel situated at the centre of Aberystwyth's promenade in Ceredigion. Inviting, fresh and stylish with 8 bedrooms featuring LCD televisions, wifi and Egyptian cotton linen. Seafront terraced restaurant serves local food.
Restaurant with Rooms with 8 rooms, £70-£165 prpnb
Mid Wales Luxury Shepherd's Huts
Machynlleth
Newly built and lovingly handcrafted to the highest specification. The perfect ‘get away from it all’ eco-retreat! Comfortable and stylish yet quiet and peaceful!
Glamping with 3 units, £80-£100 pupn sleeps 1-4
Valley View and Dingle Cottages
Welshpool
Beautifully restored, fully equipped farm cottages, furnished to a high standard. Panoramic views. Lovely walks. Washing machine and dryer facilities. Lawns to rear with own patio furniture.
Self-catering with 5 units, £400-£650 pupw sleeps 1-6
Tynllwyn Farm
Welshpool
A beautiful view and warm welcome awaits you at our 19th century farmhouse. Log fires and comfortable rooms. We are close to Powis Castle and the Llanfair narrow gauge railway and the canal for boat trips.
Farmhouse with 5 rooms, £40 pppnb, £80-£85 prpnb
Trefeddian Hotel
Aberdovey
Located half a mile from the picturesque harbour village of Aberdyfi, with panoramic views of Cardigan Bay. Relax in comfort and enjoy fine food complimented by friendly service. Lift & indoor swimming pool. Families of all ages welcome.
Country House Hotel with 59 rooms, £82-£200 pppn, £100-£125 pppnb
Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse
Dolgellau
Torrent Walk Campsite sits on the outskirts of Dolgellau, Snowdonia and enjoys views of Cadair Idris. We allow campfires and prices start at £9.50 per adult and £4.50 for children. Electric hook-up NOT included in price when booking.
Touring & Camping Park with 101 pitches, £19 ptpn
Northfield Holiday Park
Borth
Holiday Park with chalets and caravans onsite available for hire all year round. overlooking Cardigan Bay. Peaceful haven yet only minutes away from beach and shops.
Holiday Park with 15 units, £150-£580 pupw sleeps 1-6
Einion House
Fairbourne
Scenic Views to Sea - 4 star Georgian B&B, Southern Snowdonia, nr Dolgellau opposite Barmouth. Beach 5mins walk from B&B. The Mawddach Trail, Wales Coastal Path, Blue Lake, & Sensational sunsets. Great Walks & Cycle trails.
Guest House with 5 rooms, £33-£43 pppnb
Plas Bwlch
Llanidloes
Cosy Georgian Farmhouse with breathtaking views of the Upper Wye Valley which sits in 15 acres of farmland with sheep, chickens, ducks and ponies. Local attractions include walking, cycling, fishing, rallying and offroad motorbiking.
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £65 prpnb
Glandwr Mill
Barmouth
Award-winning Glandwr Mill boasts an idyllic location, nestled away in an elevated position beside the Mawddach estuary, less than two miles from Barmouth in Southern Snowdonia
Guest House with 3 rooms, £92-£120 prpnb
The Richmond
Aberystwyth
The Richmond boasts the prime seafront location on the main Aberystwyth Promenade overlooking Cardigan Bay and is at the heart of town. All room have ensuite facilities. The hotel has its own large private car park.
Guest Accommodation with 15 rooms, £65-£110 prpnb
Cader View & Arran Cottage
Dolgellau
Ideal base for biking, walking, climbing and exploring Snowdonia National Park with plenty others activities nearby such as world famous underground trampoline and zip wire any many other activities suitable for families, couples etc.
Self-catering with 2 units, £110-£140 pupn sleeps 1-4
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, £440-£4760 pupw sleeps 5-16
