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Walking and Hiking in Mid Wales
Mid Wales has an ideal landscape for walking or hiking. The countryside varies from open moorland, ancient oak woods and quiet riverside paths. This suits serious booted walkers as well as families exploring the countryside and wildlife. Moreover, you are never too far from a small market town and a cup of tea or something stronger.
If you want to go it alone, there are many marked walking routes including the long distance routes of the Offa's Dyke, Ceredigion Coast Path and Glyndwr's Way. In contrast for a quiet afternoon stroll, explore a nature trail or town trail.
If you'd like a guided walk, look at the many walking events or book a specialised guided walking holiday.
Discover Mid Wales with a range of guided tours and trails
Guided walking in Mid Wales
Dragons in the Beacons
Explore the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains with an experienced guide from a delightful guesthouse in Crickhowell. Short walking breaks for 5 to 10 people based at Park Place guest house in Crickhowell in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.
Dragon Trails Walking Holidays
Guided walking holidays on the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Coasts with full board in an idyllic country house near Cardigan. Singles, couples and groups all welcome.
Dinky Donkey Walking
Take a fantastic scenic walk in the Brecon Beacons Beacons National Park with Good Day Out's pair of Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys and enjoy a hillside picnic in their company.
Sheep Trekking
Take a sheep for a walk through a 200 acre organic Welsh hill farm! This lovely experience was created by Good Day Out and is a curious mix between pony trekking and llama walking, but with wonderful woolly companions.
Mid Wales has many shorter marked trails. Many of these are whhelchair or pushchair friendly. The nature trails allow you to easily explore the countryside; many have information boards to help you identify wildlife. The town trails provide an introduction to the history of the area.
Explore The Welsh Outdoors with Walking and Hiking
Mid Wales Walking Routes
Mary Jones Walk
By following this linear route, you will walk 28 miles through the spectacular countryside of the old county of Meirionnydd, from an enchanting valley at the foot of Cadair Idris to the shores of Llyn Tegid.
Walking Trails
A choice of Walking Trails for everyone – including: all ability, children, heritage, scenic and mountain walks. All through stunning mountain and lake scenery of southern Snowdonia, wildlife in abundance and Wildlife Guide available.
Forest Walks
Numerous forest trails. The surface of the Pont Llogel Trail is especially suitable for wheelchairs. Your starting point is from the picnic site at Pont Llogel on the B4395, 3 miles NE of Llangadfan on the A458 West from Welshpool.
Blaenhafren Falls Trail
The trail has been re-routed off forest roads. Please follow the blue waymarkers.
Cascades Trail
From the car park walk through the wooden archway consisting of a pair of axes, their heads embedded in a block of wood.(0.5miles, 30Mins)
Severn-Break-its-Neck Walk
The path follows the river and passes through highly scented woodlands of Noble Fir. From the Severn-Break-its-Neck bridge you can look into the yawning gully down which the Severn thunders in its first true waterfall. (1hour 1.5miles)
Source of the Severn Trail
A new route to the source has recently been opened. Follow the white waymarkers. When reaching the forest boundary the final section of the Source of the Severn trail is via a stone path which passes through moorland.(7miles, 4.5hours)
Centre for Alternative Technology Walk
Start: Centre for Alternative Technology (C.A.T) car park Grid Reference: SH 754 044 Distance: 7.1 km – 4.4 miles Grade: Moderate (some steep sections) Terrain: Firm tracks, roads and open grassland Maps: OS Explorer OL23 or 215
Beneath the Fridd - Montgomery
Step out of Montgomery onto field paths giving delightful views and a flavour of the Montgomeryshire countryside. 3 miles (5 km) moderate grade - 1-1.5hours
Cross Offa walk - Montgomery
This walk straddles the border between Wales and England and provides wonderful views of Welsh hills all around, with almost no climbing necessary on the walk 9 miles (14.5km) Moderate - 4-5hours Download PDF
Montgomery Heritage Trail
2.17miles (3.5km) takes about 1.5hours and is a moderate walk with a moderate grade - Download the PDF
Offas Dyke Circular
Enjoy a ramble through lovely parkland followed by tranquil farmland paths and a section adjacent to Offas Dyke 4 miles (6.5km) Easy Walk about 2 hours Download PDF
Rolling Marches Walk - Montgomery
The ranges of hills west of Montgomery can be fully appreciated from this fairly strenuous walk over the rolling Marches landscape. 5miles (8km) moderate grade. 2.5hours
Waterfall Walk
Go for a walk along the lower part of the valley catching a glimse of the waterfalls through the trees. There are several linking tracks that make for shorter alternatives. Start: Picnic Site
The Mawddach Trail
The walk along the estuary from Barmouth to Dolgellau is 9.6 miles (15km). This easy leisure walk is suitable for all the family and involves no climbing. A section of the trail has been adapted for people with disabilities.
Maenarthur Trail
Follow some of the original miners' paths around this attractive woodland and discover the Castle Grogwynion Iron Age Hillfort, the Grogwynion Falls, an amazing variety of trees, and a dam dating from the 19th Century.
Barcud Trail
The all ability trail which is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, is a circular trail around the lake, where you can watch the red kites being fed every day 2/3 mile / 1.2 kms
The Miners' Trail
A moderate walk with climbs and steep ascents. Spectacular views of the Melindwr valley all the way to the coast. 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
Walking Events
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 14 - Mon 23 Sep | Barmouth Festival of Walking at Abermaw | Barmouth |
| Wed 18 - Sat 21 Sep | Welsh International Four Days Walks at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Sat 28 Sep | Walking The Pipe with Kate Green at The Bleddfa Centre |
| Thu 10 - Sun 13 Oct | The Hay on Wye Walking Festival at Y Gelli Gandryll | Hay-on-Wye |
| Sat 23 - Sun 24 Nov | Real Ale Ramble at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Tue 31 Dec | New Year Walk In at Llanwrtyd Wells |
Walking Routes on Map
Walkers are Welcome Accredited Accommodation
Preswylfa Guest House
Tywyn
Family run guest house, within easy walking distance of all amenities. We have a luxury double, twin and single room. We also have a guest lounge. We serve a full Welsh breakfast.
Guest House with 3 rooms, £39-£115 prpnb
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, £0-£1290 pupw sleeps 2-10
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
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, £98-£125 pppnb
Dolforwyn Hall
Newtown
Comfortable Country House style B&B overlooking the Severn Valley. All rooms en-suite. Timber framed licenced dining room, guest lounge, sun terrace, winter log fires, ample parking
Bed & Breakfast with 8 rooms, £40 pppnb
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, £105-£160 prpnb
Brynarth Country Guest House
Aberystwyth
17th Century 8 acre property in the foothills of Cambrian Mountains, south of Aberystwyth, near the coast, The Ystwyth & Elan Valleys. Great birdwatching, walking, stunning scenery. Licensed Snug Bar.
Guest House with 8 rooms, £46-£165 prpnb
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
Swn Yr Afon
Brecon
Swn yr Afon is not one of your commercial hotels (we did that for fifteen years before opening our latest home to guests). It’s somewhere that you can enjoy a home from home break “but” with all the comfort of a top hotel.
Guest Accommodation with 2 rooms, £70-£119 prpnb
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
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
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-£160 prpnb
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-£1120 pupw sleeps 4-6
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-£2100 pupw sleeps 2-8
Dolffanog Fawr
Tywyn
Dolffanog Fawr offers truly luxurious accommodation in the heart of Snowdonia.
Guest Accommodation with 4 rooms, £100-£120 prpnb
Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages
Cardigan
Troedyrhiw Holiday Cottages are situated in south west Wales approximately 5 miles north of Cardigan. The cottages are part of a 13 acre smallholding nestling in a picturesque wooded valley of the Nant Arberth.
Self-catering with 5 units, £495-£1855 pupw sleeps 2-8
Tyddyn Mawr
Dolgellau
This carefully restored & extended 18th Century farmhouse lies at the foot of Cader Idris mountain in Southern Snowdonia. Breathtaking scenery and superb mountain views.
Farmhouse with 2 rooms, £86 prpnb
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, £310-£905 pupw sleeps 2-6
Croft Farm & Celtic Cottages
Cardigan
These delightful stone barn conversions offer you beautiful on-site indoor heated pool, sauna & gym. Croft is situated in unspoilt countryside a short drive from the tranquility of Poppit Sands & the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Self-catering with 10 units, £500-£4165 pupw sleeps 1-12
