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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 and Ceredigion, 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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Kerry Vale Vineyard Cafe

Address

Kerry Vale Vineyard, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HU

Telephone
01588 620627

info@kerryvalevineyard.co.uk

Montgomery

Enjoy a glass of wine, complemented by our delicious locally sourced food prepared in the vineyard kitchen. Offering a selection of light lunches and daily specials made from high quality locally sourced food. Gluten free and Vegetarian options…
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Kitchen

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Eat & drink with family & friends whatever time of day. Open daily from 7 am – 9 pm; Park Kitchen, our Aberystwyth restaurant offers traditional breakfasts, lunches and evening meals to residents and non-residents. The restaurant is on-site within…
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.
Montgomery Trails | Rolling Marches Walk

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | 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
Brad Carr Photography | Tuition & Workshops

Address

Prince Of Wales Drive, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7UE

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Brad is a professional nature and landscape photographer based in Welshpool, Mid Wales. Much of his photography is focused on small pockets of the local area in Powys and around the magical landscape of Eryri / Snowdonia. Brad offers a range of…
The Wynnstay Hotel

Address

43 Church Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2SZ

Telephone
01691655261

wynnstay@innmail.co.uk

Oswestry

The Wynnstay Hotel has been part of Oswestry life for over 300 years – a Georgian coaching inn turned welcoming town-centre hotel. Today it blends character with comfort, offering individually styled rooms, hearty dining, and a warm Mid Wales…
Gregynog | Weddings

Address

Gregynog Hall & Gardens, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL

Telephone
01686 650024

enquiries@gregynog.org

Nr Newtown

Gregynog's weddings are as unique as you are - whatever your dream day we can help turn it into a reality.
The Original Butterfly Man

Address

Tyddyn Yr Eos, Ty Celyn Bach, Carrog, Corwen, LL21 9BH

Telephone
01490 430733

griffithseos@yahoo.com

Carrog

We stock a complete range of original and authentically produced metal ornamental wall Butterflies.
Dyffryn Seaside Estate Holiday Park

Address

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

Telephone
01341 247220

info@dyffryn-seaside-estate.co.uk

Gwynedd

Caravans for hire 4-6 berths. Wheelchair accessible caravans available. Also 4-6 berth bungalows. Site facilities include spacious pub, self service shop, take away/cafe, laundry, indoor leisure complex and playground. 200 Camping pitches.

Price
Price £21.00 to £30.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Gellidywyll Holiday Home Park

Address

Gellidywyll Holiday Home Park, Llandinam, Powys, SY17 5DJ

Telephone
01686 688361

info@gellidywyllcaravanpark.co.uk

Llandinam

The Rees family, Russell, Karen and Peter, offer you a warm welcome to Gellidywyll holiday home park in Mid Wales, your very own home from home. The ideal destination for a lifetime of holidays, a perfect base to explore Mid Wales.
This quiet…
Brynglas Cottage

Address

Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0PE

Telephone
07891 323547

info@brynglascottage.com

Llandovery

Beautiful cottage with amazing views, wood burner, walks and cycle routes from the door and 2 pubs within short walking distance. Situated in a tranquil valley overlooking the river Towy, on the edge of the wild Cambrian Mountains, area of…

Price
Price £910.00 per unit per week
Brecon Beacons Resort

Address

Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Abercrave, Powys, SA9 1GJ

Telephone
01639 730284

info@showcaves.co.uk

Abercrave

A holiday at Brecon Beacons Resort offers traditional stone and slate cottage style apartments in a truly breathtaking mountain setting in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Price
Price £850.00 per unit per week
Blue Ocean Activities & Adventure

Address

South Wales & Brecon Beacons, SA11 5NU

Telephone
0845 0573588

info@blueocean-adventure.co.uk

Blue Ocean Activities provide exhilarating, action packed Activity Weekends in Wales and we also run exciting Team Activities UK wide.
Classic Cottages

Address

Various Locations throughout Wales, SA70 7HA

Telephone
01326 555555

liz.arnell@classic.co.uk

Classic Cottages have the perfect self-catering holiday home waiting for you in mid-Wales. From family sized cottages with sea views in beautiful Pembrokeshire to romantic woodland cabins for two in Powys, we have something for every holiday.
Wales Best Guides

Address

Across Wales, LL18 6HR

When visiting Wales with a Wales Official Tourist Guide, you or your clients could not be in safer hands.
Caravan @ Tyddyn Rhys Farm

Address

Tyddyn Rhys, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0PG

Telephone
01654 767769

tyddynrhys@googlemail.com

Aberdovey

Tyddyn Rhys commands a privileged position half a mile above the village of Aberdovey with a panoramic view overlooking the Dovey Estuary and Cardigan Bay.

Price
Price £400.00 to £405.00 per unit per week
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Camping & Touring

Address

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Woodlands is a well established, family run caravan park set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Mid Wales has to offer. It is situated in Devils Bridge, a small village nestling at the top of the Rheidol Valley.

Price
Price £12.00 to £22.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Cloverlands Model Car Museum

Address

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Station, Connections Building, Welshpool Road, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
07891 696844

bruce.lawson@btinternet.com

Welshpool Road, Llanfair Caereinion

Cloverlands Model Car Museum (Reg.Charity1198716) - the largest collection of model cars in Wales with 20 collections and over 6000 exhibits. Stunning pictures and memorabilia. Suitable for model and car enthusiasts, car clubs, schools. and disabled…

Price
Price £3.00 per adult
Trefeddian Hotel

Address

Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdovey, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767213

info@trefwales.com

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. Indoor swimming pool and spa bath. Families of all ages welcome.

Price
Price £146.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Pure Indulgence

Address

cardigan, SA431QU

Telephone
07969170755

jojones.pi@gmail.com

cardigan

Relax & Rejuvenate at your holiday destination or in our salon – I will bring an extra level of comfort to your stay.