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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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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.
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…
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
Gregynog Hall & Gardens | Business Events

Address

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

Telephone
01686 650033

enquiries@gregynog.org

Newtown

Gregynog Hall is an ancient house with a Victorian face. Once a landed estate, now a Conference Centre and Wedding & Events Venue the house is still at the heart of the local community.
Jacob Sheep Trekking & Farm Experience

Address

Aberhyddnant, Crai, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8YS

Telephone
07485549968

info@sheeptrekking.co.uk

Brecon

.Jacob Sheep Trekking and Farm Experience Days is a family run business based at Aberhyddnant Organic farm in the Brecon Beacons. If you are looking to escape and enjoy the countryside in the company of a friendly woolly companion then this is…
Devil's Bridge Waterfalls

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

visit@devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Devil's Bridge Waterfalls is a spectacular 300 ft waterfall attraction at Devil's Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.

Price
Price £2.00 to £4.75 per adult
Cardigan Island | Camping & Caravanning

Address

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park, Llys-yr-Ynys, Gwbert, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

camping@cardiganisland.com

Gwbert

Our small, family-owned campsite is located on part our farm adjacent to Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. We can accommodate tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans on grass pitches, available with or without electric hook up.

Price
Price £21.00 to £26.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Big Domain - Mid Wales

Address

Luxury Cottages - Wales, LL40 1SH

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

A luxury family holiday in Wales will deliver on everyone's wishes from southern Wales and Cardiff up to northern Wales and Snowdonia offering a huge range of breathtaking locations.
Aberystwyth Cliff Top Attractions | Constitution Hill

Address

Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

Telephone
01970 617642

manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Aberystwyth

At the northern end of Aberystwyth promenade, Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of the town, Cardigan Bay, and on a clear day 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales. The…

Price
Price £6.00 per child to £18.00 per family
Telyn Guided Tours | Blue Badge Guide

Address

Snowdonia Mountains & Coast, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2SW

Telephone
07732 340728

sian.rob@btinternet.com

Harlech

Explore Snowdonia on foot, coach, or rail, with an expert guide. Sian is a Blue Badge Guide and member of the Wales Best Guides Association.
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre | Training Centre

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
0333 600 20 20

enquiry@activityuk.com

Brecon

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales' Premier Award-Winning Indoor & Outdoor activity centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Indoor Rock Climbing, Indoor Activities, Horse Riding, Zip Lines, Challenge Courses & more!
Ty Hen Farm Cottages

Address

Llwyndafydd, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6BZ

Telephone
01545 560346

mike@tyhen.co.uk

Llandysul

Ty Hen Farm Residential Hotel (min/max 28 day lets) - fully equipped stone cottages midway between New Quay and Llangrannog, ideal for adult singles/couples, retired/elderly, local/home workers, artists/proof readers etc. Farm site with six…
Sea Moss Cabin

Address

Chalet 1, Woodlands Holiday Park, Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9UH

Telephone
01654 782285

brian-matthews@btconnect.com

Bryncrug, Tywyn

Newly refurbished Self-Catering Chalet at the Woodlands Holiday Park, Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd. Sea view from the patio. Accessible throughout, including Car Parking immediately outside. No steps.

Price
Price £620.00 per unit per week
Silver Sherpa

Address

Powys & Shropshire border, SY21 9PL

Telephone
01938552277

silversherpa.uk@gmail.com

Silver Sherpa offers an exceptional travel experience for visitors exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales and Shropshire. We specialise in daily luggage transfer services for walkers on Offa's Dyke Path, covering the central section between…
The Judge's Lodging

Address

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

info@judgeslodging.org.uk

Presteigne

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian Judges, their servants and felonious guests at this award-winning Historic House.
RSPB Ynys-hir | Corporate & Business

Address

RSPB Ynys-hir Reserve, Eglwys-fach, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8TA

Telephone
01654 700222

ynyshir@rspb.org.uk

Machynlleth

RSPB Ynys-Hir nature reserve is a wildlife haven in the heart of Mid Wales
Dolphin Bay Holiday Cottages

Address

Blaencelyn, Nr Llangrannog, Ceredigion, SA44 6DG

Telephone
01239 654613

dolphinbay.co.uk@gmail.com

Nr Llangrannog

Luxurious, Characterful holiday accommodation sleeping between 2 and 6 people, situated just 2 miles from the stunning Cardigan Bay Coastline.

Price
Price £400.00 to £1,195.00 per unit per week
Tan-y-Fron Holiday Park | Glamping Pods

Address

Arran Road, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AA

Telephone
01341 422638

info@tan-y-fron.co.uk

Dolgellau

Chill out in our luxury camping pods!
The Pods are in their own private area, with a picnic table, fantastic views and parking.

Price
Price £35.00 to £55.00 per unit per night
Quackers Indoor Play Centre

Address

Newmead Farm, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6HR

Telephone
01597 860111

quackersnow1@gmail.com

Llandrindod Wells

Quackers is an indoor and outdoor play centre and facilities include the Cowshed Cafe, party rooms, small meeting room, outdoor sandpit, play equipment and pedal go-cart track and a wildlife lake.
MOMA WALES | Museum Of Modern Art

Address

Y Tabernacl, Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

Throughout the year MOMA WALES shows Modern Welsh Art, in a series of constantly changing exhibitions featuring Wales' top artists.