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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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Llanllwyda Caravan Site

Address

Llanfihangel Y Pennant, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9TN

Telephone
01654 782276

rhianmaiwilliams@hotmail.com

Tywyn

A lovely laid back secluded site on a working farm. Its perfect to get away from it all and relax. Locality - Southern Snowdonia.

Price
Price £14.00 to £20.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Brigands Inn

Address

Mallwyd, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9HJ

Telephone
01650 511999

info@brigandsinn.com

Dinas Mawddwy

15th Century Coaching Inn set in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and on the upper banks of the River Dovey. Elegant, spacious bedrooms & deluxe four poster- rooms, all with individual character & charm. Finest local produce used.

Price
Price £50.00 to £60.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Holiday Caravan at Fedwen Holidays

Address

Tresaith, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JG

Telephone
01239 811333

asjadiya@aol.com

Cardigan

Fedwen Caravan at Tresaith is a Bluebird Charisma with double glazing and full central heating and can sleep up to 6 people plus 1 babies in cots. Located in a private area within the grounds of the owners smallholding, the caravan has sea

Price
Price £300.00 to £500.00 per unit per week
The Angel Inn

Address

Pontneathvaughan Road, Glynneath, West Glamorgan, SA11 5NR

Telephone
01639 722013

angelinn@btinternet.com

Glynneath

Independent pub at the food of the waterfall trail in Glynneath, Wales, offering a selection of cask ales, local and classic beers and ciders alongside non alcoholic alternatives and perfectly crafted coffee with traditional homecooked meals 7 days…
Welsh Highland Railway

Address

St Helen's Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2YD

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Caernarfon

The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
Garden Cottage at Torrent Walk Cottages

Address

Plas Hen, Brithdir, Dolgellau, United Kingdom, LL40 2RG

Telephone
01341 422783

richards@torrentwalkcottages.com

Brithdir, Dolgellau

Dog Friendly Self-Catering Cottage - Sleeping 5 in 3 rooms with beautiful views over Cader Idris, Snowdonia.
Real log fire and Wifi available.
Great for couples, short breaks, family escapes and walking holidays.

Price
Price £630.00 to £830.00 per unit per week
Teifi Cheese

Address

Glynhynod Organic Farm Shop, Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 5JY

Telephone
01239 851998

web-contact@teificheese.com

Llandysul

Caws Teifi Cheese is located on our family farm in Ceredigion where we make award-winning artisan cheeses from the finest, locally sourced raw milk. Come and visit our small farm shop, Glynhynod Organic Farm Shop, or attend one of our events on the…
Blue Grass Cottages

Address

Brynglas Farm, Chancery, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4DF

Telephone
01970 612 799

blue.grass@lineone.net

Aberystwyth

Set in the heart of Cardigan Bay, Blue Grass Cottages are situated in the hamlet of Chancery just a short drive form Aberystwyth. Tranquil and relaxing surroundings where you can unwind and enjoy the countryside. Spectacular views.

Price
Price £120.00 to £195.00 per unit per night
Brad Carr Photography | Shop

Address

Welshpool, SY21 7UE

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Beautiful landscape and nature photography prints for your home. 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…
Bala Backpackers

Address

32 Tegid Street, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7EL

Telephone
01678 521700

info@bala-backpackers.co.uk

Bala

Hostel-style value Tourist Accommodation in 1800's character buildings, refurbished, offering essential provision with a hint of luxury. Located in the town of Bala, famous for its Lake and White Water River. Sleeps 31.

Price
Price £25.00 to £65.00 per person per night
Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre

Address

14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DN

Telephone
07544095091

Builth Wells

Builth Wells and District Heritage Society has been in existence for almost 40 years and is delighted to be opening Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre.
The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Dan-yr-Ogof

Address

Dan-yr-Ogof, Abercrave, Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GJ

Telephone
01639 730284

info@showcaves.co.uk

Swansea

Wales' best kept secret for 315 million years! The National Showcaves Centre for Wales in the Brecon Beacons National Park is one of the principality's top award-winning attractions.

Price
Price £16.50 per child to £21.50 per adult
Broomfield House

Address

Glasbury On Wye, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5NS

Telephone
01497 842970

info@broomfield.wales

Hay-on-Wye

Broomfield is a Grade II listed Georgian house of Italianate Regency style, standing in an elevated position commanding stunning views across the Wye Valley to the hills beyond.

Price
Price £150.00 to £275.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway

Address

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

Telephone
01678 540666

enquiries@bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bala

A scenic heritage train ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shoreline of Bala Lake, Wales' largest natural lake.

Price
Price £5.50 per child to £37.00 per family
Aberystwyth University | Fferm Penglais

Address

Conference Office, Penbryn, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Penglais

Fferm Penglais offers you the very latest in modern self catering flats with 6 or 8 ensuite rooms, purpose-built campus accommodation.

Price
Price £1,008.00 to £1,344.00 per person per night
Spring Rock Fishery

Address

Ffaldau Lane, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UE

Telephone
0797 0092 160

enquiries@springrockfishery.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Spring Rock Fishery is a carp specimen lake aimed at the experienced carp angler looking for a challenging and technical water. Our fishery is 2.5 acres stocked with mirrors and commons from 14lb to 30lb (and some say even bigger) along with some…
Dragon Inn, Crickhowell

Address

High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

Telephone
01873 810362

enquiry@dragoninncrickhowell.com

Crickhowell

The Dragon is a quiet and relaxed Inn in the heart of Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a perfect base for exploring the countryside and is very popular with walkers, golfers, birdwatchers.

Price
Price £32.50 per person per night to £130.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Robert Owen Memorial Museum

Address

The Cross, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

museum@robertowenmuseum.co.uk

Newtown

Small museum dedicated to the life & work of Robert-Owen, 19th Century Social reformer and inspiration of the co-operative movement.
Collfryn Farm Cottages

Address

Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6TQ

Telephone
01938 590080

thebrambles2009@btinternet.com

Powys

Collfryn Farm Cottages are five beautifully renovated Georgian farm buildings overlooking fields, orchards, landscaped courtyard and a working organic farm. They are located in an unspoilt valley in Mid Wales near the Welsh border.

Price
Price £590.00 to £890.00 per unit per week
Plas Dolau | Country House Hostel

Address

Plas Dolau, Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

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

Price
Price £22.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast