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Horse Riding & Pony Trekking in Mid Wales

Mid Wales has the kind of landscape that is made for riding. Open hillsides, wide forestry tracks, ancient drovers' roads and quiet bridleways that go on for miles without meeting a car. The Cambrian Mountains, in particular, offer some of the most remote riding in Britain.

Riding centres and trekking stables operate across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia, most of them in the hills where the terrain is varied and the views are long. Half-day and full-day rides are widely available, and many centres cater for complete beginners as well as experienced riders.

The Brecon Beacons have several riding centres offering treks across the open mountain. The ground is firm, the paths are well established and on a clear day you can see across the Bristol Channel to the south and the Black Mountains to the east.

Around upland Ceredigion and the hills above Tregaron, trekking follows routes that have been used for centuries. Drovers once moved cattle along these paths to market in England, and the tracks they left behind make natural riding routes through open moorland and forestry.

Some centres offer residential riding holidays with accommodation on site or nearby. Others run beach rides along the Ceredigion coast, which are popular in summer and autumn when the sand is firm and the light is good.

Welsh cobs and mountain ponies are the breeds you will most often ride here. They are sure-footed, calm-tempered and bred for exactly this kind of country. Whether you are looking for a gentle hour's trek or a full day crossing the hills, the riding centres listed below can put together something that suits.

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Old Mill

Address

Felinfach, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UB

Telephone
01874 625385

thefelinfachmill@yahoo.co.uk

Brecon

A 16th century converted corn mill, peacefully situated, en-suite rooms, residents lounge. Ideal for walking and touring the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and Hay-on-Wye.

Price
Price £85.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Penrhos Park

Address

Parc Penrhos | Penrhos Park, Llanrhystud, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5AY

Telephone
01974 202999

info@penrhospark.com

nr Aberystwyth

The Penrhos Grill serves excellent quality bar meals daily whilst our Fairways Restaurant, which overlooks the picturesque 18th Green, offers table d'hote or full a la carte menus. Sunday lunches are also available.
Llety Brynawel Guest House

Address

Brynawel, Tower Road, Pennal, Machynlleth, SY20 9DP

Telephone
01654 791206

info@lletybrynawel.co.uk

Pennal

Llety Brynawel Guest House is a magnificent Georgian period guest house of immense charm and character situated in the beautiful village of Pennal amidst the famous Snowdonia National Park.

Price
Price £115.00 to £125.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Hendy Farm Holidays

Address

Hendy Farm, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9RU

Telephone
01654 710457

jones@farmline.com

Tywyn

A warm welcome awaits you at Hendy, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy Bed and Breakfast on a working farm with the privilege of its own halt on the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway!

Price
Price £35.00 to £40.00 per person per night
Montgomery Trails | Beneath the Fridd

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | 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
Montgomery Charter Market

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

townclerk@montgomery-wales.uk

Powys

Held every Thursday on Broad Street and in the Town Hall.
Adventure Britain

Address

Ty Anturiaeth, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT

Telephone
01639 700388

sales@adventurebritain.com

Seven Sisters

Leading group adventure activity provider at Seven Sisters near Ystradgynlais, on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Adventure Britain runs multi-activity breaks for adults, stag and hen groups, schools, youth, families and corporate…
Elan Valley Visitor Centre | Meetings & Events

Address

Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Rhayader

Elan Valley in the heart of Mid Wales could be just the place to get the most out of your awayday, meeting or conference. The Visitor Centre meeting & event facilities are well equipped for your corporate needs.
Cambrian Safaris Tours

Address

Meeting point only;, Devils Bridge car park, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion, SY23 3JL

Telephone
07773182001

cambriansafaris@gmail.com

Devil's Bridge

Tailor-made trips in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales, in a Land Rover Discovery. Tripadvisor #1 for outdoor activities in Aberystwyth. Knowledgeable guide and impromptu stops, totally unique experience.

Price
Price £195.00 to £295.00 Per Group
Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays

Address

Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

4 Self-catering cottages on a working farm between Machynlleth & Aberdyfi. Gogarth Hall Farm and its tranquillity offers Barn Owls, Bats and Kites a safe haven, thus the farm has won the Countryside Caretakers Award for conservation.

Price
Price £150.00 to £895.00 per unit per week
Penyglog Cottages | Hendreron & Llwyn-y-Gronfa

Address

Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SG

Telephone
01654 702033

penyglog@gmail.com

Machynlleth

A charming 18th century cottage nestling in the hills of the Dyfi Valley, Machynlleth, with amazing views over the surrounding countryside. It offers peace and tranquillity and easy access to visit the varied local attractions.

Price
Price £430.00 to £700.00 per unit per week
Hafan Yr Afon Visitor & Community Centre

Address

Hafan yr Afon, Back Lane Car Park, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH

Telephone
01686 880777

bookings@opennewtown.org.uk

Newtown

This new visitor and community centre is centrally located on the banks of the River Severn alongside Back Lane car park, and forms an attractive gateway to Newtown’s green and blue spaces.
Glandyfi Castle | Weddings

Address

Glandyfi Castle, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SS

Telephone
07498 668367

enquiries@glandyficastle.co.uk

Machynlleth

Historic castle wedding venue near Machynlleth, Mid Wales, overlooking the Dyfi estuary. Host up to 50 guests within the castle, with the option of larger marquee celebrations in the grounds. Licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, and 2-night…
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground

Address

Dovey Valley Shooting Ground, Llanwrin, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8QJ

Telephone
01650 511252

info@doveyvalley.com

Machynlleth

Clay Shooting - Fun for all the family, complete beginners welcome.

Price
Price £20.00 to £59.00 per adult
Bythynnod Blaenparc Cottages

Address

Blaenparc, Dihewyd, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7QP

Telephone
07940117366

gldavies.bryngelli@gmail.com

Lampeter

Set in a peaceful rural setting and enjoying breathtaking views of adjacent farmland and distant hills, Ysgubor Blaenparc Barn and Cartws Blaenparc Coach House (formerly Parc yr Hebog Cottages), offer a comfortable and friendly place to relax in…

Price
Price £565.00 to £924.00 per unit per week
Dragon Hotel Montgomery | Business Events

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@dragonhotel.com

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
Snowdon Mountain Railway

Address

Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TU

Telephone
01286 870 223

info@snowdonrailway.co.uk

Britain's only public rack and pinion mountain railway runs from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon at 1,085m, the highest mountain in England and Wales.
Llanfair Station Tearoom

Address

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
01938 810441

info@wllr.org.uk

Llanfair Caereinion

A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
Penbontbren Y Ffermdy Holiday Cottage

Address

Ponbontbren, Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6PE

Telephone
01239 810248

contact@penbontbren.com

Llandysul

The holiday cottage at Penbontbren was once the original farmhouse for the farm and is located less than 3 miles to Penbryn and Tresaith beaches (safe and sandy), with many other beaches within 10 minutes drive.

Price
Price £875.00 to £1,575.00 per unit per week
Mountain Bike Wales

Address

The Lodge, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7BU

Telephone
01686 449354

mountainbikewales@me.com

Llanbrynmair

Discover guided mountain biking adventures across the wild landscapes of Mid Wales. Mountain Bike Wales offers single and multi day rides exploring remote bridleways, open moorland and classic long distance routes, ideal for confident riders seeking…