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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
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.
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.
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.
Builth Wells Golf Club
Picturesque, easy walking parkland golf course, 18 holes, a good golfing test for all abilities.
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.
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
Sat 18 Apr 2020
Lampeter
Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2020
Builth Wells
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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.
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.
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 ...
The Coach House
Brecon
Coach houses were traditionally warm and welcoming places. This particular example is one of a new breed, offering contemporary townhouse accommodation. The Coach house is one of only 2% in the country that hold the five star GOLD award
Guest Accommodation with 6 rooms, £80-£155 prpnb
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-£4165 pupw sleeps 1-12
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, £55-£95 prpnb
Penbontbren Boutique B&B
Cardigan
The definitive luxury bed and breakfast with home comforts and more. An Ideal base for a short break or long holiday near the West Wales coast.
Bed & Breakfast with 5 rooms, £87-£160 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, £65-£200 pppn, £75-£125 pppnb
Elen's Castle Hotel
Dolwyddelan
Elen's Castle Hotel was once an 18th century coaching inn. Perfectly located, historical yet modernised hotel, peaceful, village setting away from the crush of tourists, excellent food and great bar with local gins, whiskeys and craft ale
Hotel with 8 rooms, £140-£151 prpn, £75-£116 prpnb
Cartref Guest House
Aberdovey
Cartref is a stylish and comfortable guest House in the picturesque sea side village of Aberdovey. Our aim is to provide 4* comforts on a small scale for the visitor who wants restful, contemporary interiors while still enjoying the charm
Guest House with 5 rooms, £45-£100 prpnb
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
The Elephant and Castle Hotel
Newtown
The Elephant & Castle Hotel on the banks of the River Severn, is ideally located in the centre of Newtown. An 18th century Mid Wales coaching inn - the perfect base for both leisure or business traveller.
Hotel with 19 rooms, £60-£140 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, £55-£175 prpnb
Old Radnor Barn Bed & Breakfast
Brecon
Family friendly Bed and breakfast accommodation with four bedrooms in a 16th century converted stone barn. A warm welsh welcome, with a quality service and excellent food.
Guest Accommodation with 4 rooms, £5-£8500 prpnb
Dyfiview B&B
Machynlleth
A warm welcome at Dyfiview B&B with fabulous views over the Dovey Valley and the Snowdonia National Park. Comfortable, spacious and modern accommodation within walking distance of the centre of the historic town of Machynlleth.
Bed & Breakfast with 2 rooms, £66-£120 prpnb
Trenewydd Farm Cottages
Cardigan
Relax by our outdoor heated pool and hot tub spas after walking the coastal path, playing on the many local beaches or watching dolphins in Cardigan Bay - a typical day at Trenewydd!
Self-catering with 7 units, £0-£1699 pupw sleeps 2-9
Helmau Cottages
Dolgellau
Helmau Cottages are situated 2 miles from Dolgellau within the Snowdonia National Park, and just 10 minutes walk direct to the spectacular waterfalls at Torrent Walk and near to Coed Y Brenin mountain-bike centre.
Self-catering with 3 units, £600-£1500 pupw sleeps 2-8
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
Capel Cartref
Ystradgynlais
Capel Cartref was formerly a chapel built in 1930. The lounge ceiling is vaulted, exposing the original beams of the chapel. Window sills, shutters, kitchen cornice etc have been hand-crafted by proprietor from the original pews.
Self-catering with 1 unit, £660-£1290 pupw sleeps 2-10
Cynfal Farm Cottages
Tywyn
A perfect holiday location for couples or families seeking something rather special. Two luxury self catering accommodations.
Self-catering with 2 units, £300-£690 pupw sleeps 2-6
Bythynnod Pengwernydd Cottages
Aberystwyth
Experience a warm Welsh welcome at Pengwernydd, a traditional family farm in the beautiful, tranquil uplands of north Ceredigion on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. Four stone cottages providing high quality & comfort.
Self-catering with 4 units, £195-£625 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
