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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre,
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB

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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre is managed by Natural Resources Wales. For full details of the visitor facilities here (including trail lengths and grades) and information about any changes or temporary closures to trails or other facilities please go to the Natural Resources Wales website.

The visitor centre is the starting point for a range of waymarked trails for walkers, mountain bikers, runners and horse riders. It is well-known for its long-established tradition of feeding red kites every day.

RED KITE FEEDING

Bwlch Nant yr Arian has been a red kite feeding station since the 1990s, and over 100 of these distinctive birds of prey come in to feed every day.

The feeding takes place by the lake at 2pm in winter (GMT) and at 3pm in summer (BST). Follow the accessible Barcud Trail to the viewing area and large bird hide or watch through your binoculars from the outside seating area at the café.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

The Barcud Trail and Discovery Trails are suitable for wheelchair users.

There is wheelchair access to the visitor centre, café and toilets, and parking for Blue Badge holders.

The café has facilities for the hearing impaired.

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For full details of the visitor facilities here (including trail lengths and grades) and information about any changes or temporary closures to trails or other facilities please go to the Natural Resources Wales website.

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Visitors should note that a charge is made for car parking.

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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre

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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre,
Ponterwyd,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3AB

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Map reference: SN 717813 Lat: 52.41462 Long: -3.88531

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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is 9 miles east of Aberystwyth.

It is in the county of Ceredigion.

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is on Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer map 213.

For satellite navigation, the postcode is SY23 3AB.

Take the A44 from Aberystwyth towards Llangurig. After 9 miles, the visitor centre car park is signposted on the left.

Please pay at the ticket machine in the car park on arrival. The ticket machine takes cards and coins. It does not give change.

The nearest mainline railway station is in Aberystwyth.

The 525 bus from Aberystwyth - Ponterwyd/Llanidloes stops on request at the entrance to the car park.

Parking: with charge

Accessible by Public Transport

Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available

Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Hearing Accessibility Facilities
Visual Accessibility Facilities

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

Hearing loop system
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided

Free

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance

6
Number of steps to entrance

Handrail by steps

Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu