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Walking Routes

We're so proud of our Mid Wales countryside and coast that we know will inspire you to consider car-free options for a day trip or longer stay. Just park the car and explore our fantastic country by train, cycle or on foot.

You may decide to travel by train to a selected point, then walk a section of the beautiful Wales Coast Path or one of the many circular trails from stations along the Heart of Wales Line or the Cambrian / Cambrian Coast Line before heading back home on a train.

If you want to explore on foot, we have three long distance walking trails: Glyndwr's Way National Trail, Offa's Dyke Path and Wales Coast Path.

For shorter trails we have many forest walks, nature reserves and town trails to explore.

Walks Across Mid Wales

The variety of walking in Mid Wales is hard to beat. The Ceredigion coast path traces clifftops between Cardigan and Borth, dropping down to sandy coves and climbing back up through wildflower meadows. Inland, the Cambrian Mountains have long-distance routes across open moorland where the views stretch endlessly.

Glyndwr's Way runs 135 miles from Knighton to Welshpool through the heart of Mid Wales, and you can walk sections of it as day walks. The Elan Valley trail loops around the reservoirs through mixed forest and open hillside. In southern Snowdonia, paths climb to the summit of Cadair Idris from several directions, each with its own character.

For shorter walks, almost every town and village has waymarked routes that take an hour or two. Pick up leaflets from visitor centres or check the local walking pages for route details and maps.

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National Wool Museum | Village Trail

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Follow a self guided walk around the village of Drefach Felindre highlighting historical and interesting facts about the woollen industry in the locality.
Brad Carr's School of Photography | 1:1 Tuition, Workshops & Retreats

Address

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

Telephone
07479 503324

brad@bradcarrphotography.co.uk

Welshpool

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Through the school of photography, I offer a comprehensive range of learning experiences for photographers at all stages of their creative journey. These include group landscape photography workshops, private 1:1 photography tuition, and residential…
Offas Dyke Circular

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

Enjoy a ramble through lovely parkland followed by tranquil farmland paths and a section adjacent to Offas Dyke
4 miles (6.5km) Easy Walk about 2 hours
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Dragon Trails Walking Holidays | Brecon Beacons

Address

4 Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BT

Telephone
01873 810970

richard@dragontrails.com

Crickhowell

Explore the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains with an experienced guide from a delightful guesthouse in Crickhowell. Short walking breaks for 4 to 8 people based at a 4-star guest house in Crickhowell in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.

Price
Price £470.00 per adult
Montgomery Trails | Cross Offa Walk

Address

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HN

Trefaldwyn | Montgomery

This walk straddles the border between Wales and England and provides wonderful views of Welsh hills all around, with almost no climbing necessary on the walk
9 miles (14.5km) Moderate - 4-5hours
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Llwybrau Mawddwy Paths

Address

Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, LL49 9LP

Dinas Mawddwy

The Llwybrau Cerdded - Mawddwy - Walking Paths are based in Dinas Mawddwy, an unspoilt, hidden area of southern Snowdonia between Machynlleth and Dolgellau which is steeped in history.
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
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…
Black Mountain Adventure

Address

Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SD

Telephone
01497 847897

info@blackmountain.co.uk

Brecon

An Award Winning Outdoor Adventure Centre in the stunning Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog). At Black Mountain we offer a wide range of exciting activities from archery to caving, paddle boarding to gorge walking, land karting to high ropes, &…
Aberdabbadoo

Address

Corlan, North Road, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 2EE

Telephone
07807699118

alisonpierse@gmail.com

Aberystwyth

Aberdabbadoo offers relaxed, small-group themed guided walks around Aberystwyth, sharing quirky stories about the town, its buildings and people. Join a scheduled walk or arrange a private experience for your group. Explore the guided walking…
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
Devil's Bridge Waterfalls | Nature Trails

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

visit@devilsbridgefalls.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Devil's Bridge Falls is a spectacular waterfall attraction at Devil's Bridge in the heart of the Mid Wales' Cambrian Mountains.
Serydda | Stargazing Experiences

Address

Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JB

Telephone
01974 298150

serydda@gmail.com

Tregaron

Whether you're looking to see a few twinkling stars or fancy photographing the Milky Way, a great meteor shower or the rare noctilucent clouds, Dafydd's your man to take you to the right place at the right time. 60-minute stargazing experiences,…
Dragon Trails Walking Holidays

Address

Parc y gors, Ponthirwaun, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2RH

Telephone
01873 810970

richard@dragontrails.com

Cardigan

A chance to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife and ancient history of the Pembrokeshire Coast, Preseli Hills and Teifi Valley,Ceredigion from the comfort of an idyllic country house. Your host and guide, Richard Mitchley, is a qualified…

Price
Price £650.00 to £690.00 per adult
Coed y Foel Woodland and Countryside Walk

Address

Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4DN

Telephone
01239 613230

cardigantic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion

Part of Llandysul Trails -Coed y Foel Woodland & Countryside Walk
Start: SN418406 - Car Park, Llandysul
Suitable for: Moderately fit walkers
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9km/5.6M
Time: 3 hours (excluding rest stops)
Walking Newtown | Waterways and Town

Address

Y Drenewydd | Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BB

Telephone
01686 625544

townclerk@newtown.org.uk

Y Drenewydd | Newtown

This 2.5 circular mile walk starts in the centre of Newtown and largely circles around the western boundaries of Newtown. It will take you along the River Severn and has some road and off-road walking.
Brecon Town Walk | Priory Groves

Address

Aberhonddu | Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone
01874 624437

enquiries@beacons-npa.gov.uk

Aberhonddu | Brecon

Priory Groves is a mixed woodland, bordering the Honddu river, with oak, beech, hazel and alder trees.Near the river, look out for dippers at any time of year, and grey wagtails in summer. In spring and early summer there is a good display of wild…
Dinas Oleu Walk

Address

Abermaw | Barmouth, Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

Telephone
01341 440238

eryri@nationaltrust.org.uk

Barmouth

The Dinas Oleu Walk takes you from Barmouth town centre through the steep narrow winding streets of the Old Town and up to the top of the gorse-covered hill, known as Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light).
Dyfi Discovery Walk | Ceinws to Llanwrin Walk

Address

Ceinws, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL

Telephone
0300 065 3000

Machynlleth

Start: Ceinws village
Grid Reference: SH760 059
Distance: 11.3 km – 7 miles (additional 0.7km - 0.4 miles to Llanwrin)
Grade: Moderate / Strenuous
Terrain: Firm tracks, open fields
Maps: OS Explorer 215
Sugar Loaf (from Llangenny) Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

There are many ways up and down the Sugar Loaf. This walk starts on the west of this striking and distinctly shaped hill in the small village of Llangenny (240180), just to the east of the bridge over the Grwyne Fawr.
Ystwyth Trail | Ystradmeurig - Tregaron

Address

Ystwyth Trail (Stage 2), Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron, SY25 6BJ

Telephone
01970 612125

aberystwythtic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ystrad Meurig - Tregaron

The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1km/20M cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western railway line.
Start: Aberystwyth SN584812
Finish: Tregaron SN679597