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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
Mini Donkey Walks
Take a fantastic scenic walk in the Brecon Beacons Beacons National Park with Good Day Out's Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys and enjoy a hillside picnic in their company.
Walk a Sheep with Good Day Out
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.
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.
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
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
Cors Fochno Walk
The track to Cors Fochno is on the south side of the B4353 three kilometres from Tre’r-ddol.
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.
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 Ann Griffiths Walk
This 7-mile walk takes in a variety of landscapes from river valley and gorge through meadow and woodland to forestry plantation and bare hilltop. It follows closely the bank of the River Vyrnwy for most of its length.
Afon Eden Trail
Take this gentle route suitable for all from the visitor centre down through scent-filled woodlands to the riverside picnic site. OS Grid Reference: SH 725 268
Cefndeuddwr Trail
This is a gently rising walk for all the family and suitable for pushchairs with resting benches at least every 150m. There are no steep steps or stiles. OS Grid Reference: SH 725 268
Forest Garden Discovery Trail
The Forest Garden Discovery Trail starts from a blue badge only Pandy car park by the side of the Afon Babi. OS Grid Reference: SH 744225
Gain Waterfall Trail
The Gain waterfall trail starts from the visitor centre and climbs over the ridge before dropping into the next valley and descending to the confluence of the Afon Gain and Mawddach with their twin waterfalls. OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
Glasdir Copper Trail
The Glasdir Copper Trail starts from the small car park and picnic site in Glasdir between the Afon Wen and Afon Babi. OS Grid Reference: SH 716 277
Volcano Trail
The Volcano Trail starts from the car park at Pont Cae’n y Coed and visits some of the most remote and highest areas of the Forest Park. OS Grid Reference: SH 733251
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
Y Fuwch Running Trail
Named after an imposing pair of Bronze Age local standing stones– Buwch a’r Llo (Cow and Calf), these waymarked running trails are a fantastic introduction to trail running at Bwlch Nant yr Arian.
Y Llo Running Trail
Named after an imposing pair of Bronze Age local standing stones – Buwch a’r Llo (Cow and Calf), these waymarked running trails are a fantastic introduction to trail running at Bwlch Nant yr Arian.
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.
Offa's Dyke Path - National Trail
Crossing the border between England and Wales more than ten times in its 293km (182m), the Offa's Dyke Path passes through some of the most attractive landscape.
Walking Events
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 23 - Sun 24 Nov | Real Ale Ramble at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Tue 31 Dec | New Year Walk In at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Sat 11 Jan | Saturnalia Real Ale Ramble at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Sat 1 Feb | Lord Crawshaw Memorial Walk at Llanwrtyd Wells |
| Sat 7 - Sun 15 Mar | Crickhowell Walking Festival at Crug Hywel | Crickhowell |
| Sat 19 - Mon 28 Sep | Barmouth Festival of Walking at Abermaw | Barmouth |
Walking Routes on Map
Walkers are Welcome Accredited Accommodation
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
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
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
Hendy Farm Cottages
Tywyn
A warm welcome awaits you at Hendy, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy Self Catering accommodation on a working farm with the privilege of its own halt on the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway.
Self-catering with 5 units, £210-£795 pupw sleeps 1-6
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, £35-£95 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
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
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, £329-£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
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
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
Cyfie Farm
Lake Vyrnwy
Minutes from fairytale Lake Vyrnwy, Cyfie Farm offers excellent five star self-catering accommodation in four luxury cottages. With spectacular views overlooking the Vyrnwy Valley
Self-catering with 4 units, £230-£650 pupw sleeps 2-4
Maes y Mor
Aberystwyth
Maes y Mor hostel is situated 80 metres from Aberystwyth beach and 500 metres from the bus and train station and offers superior accommodation at budget prices. Launderette facilities. Lock up shed for bicycles. A warm Welsh welcome !
Hostel with 9 bedspaces, £49-£75 prpn
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
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, £65-£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
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
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
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
Country House Hostel @ Plas Dolau
Aberystwyth
Friendly country house hostel in Rheidol Valley with woodland and riverside walks. Lounges, meeting rooms and games room. Mix of dormitories and guest house style with options of continental breakfast and self catering to full board
Hostel with 39 bedspaces, £22 pppnb
