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Birdwatching in Mid Wales

Mid Wales is where the red kite was saved. By the 1960s, this bird had been reduced to just a handful of breeding pairs in the remote valleys of the Cambrian Mountains. From that tiny population, the kite has recovered across the whole of Wales and beyond, and today you can see them overhead from almost anywhere in Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia.

Two feeding stations give guaranteed close-up views. At Gigrin Farm near Rhayader, red kites gather every afternoon for the daily feed, and at Nant yr Arian near Aberystwyth the kites come down to the lake while you watch from the cafe terrace. Both are worth visiting, and on a good day you might count fifty or more birds circling overhead.

Ospreys returned to Wales at the Dyfi estuary near Machynlleth. The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust runs the Dyfi Osprey Project with live nest cameras and a public viewing point open from April to September. Watching a fish eagle return to its nest with a catch is one of the best wildlife experiences in Britain.

The oak woodlands of Mid Wales, particularly in the Dyfi valley, around Lake Vyrnwy and in the Elan Valley, hold breeding pied flycatchers, redstarts, wood warblers and tree pipits in spring and summer. These are some of the most important woodlands for these species in the UK.

On the Ceredigion coast, choughs nest on the cliffs between Aberystwyth and Cardigan. Upland moors across the Cambrian Mountains support breeding curlew, golden plover, ring ouzel and merlin. The estuaries of the Dyfi and Mawddach draw wading birds and wildfowl through autumn and winter.

For guided birdwatching, check listings for local wildlife guides who know where to find the birds at different times of year.

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Lake Vyrnwy Hotel | Spa & Thermal Suite

Address

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa, Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY

Telephone
01691 870692

spa@lakevyrnwyhotel.co.uk

Llanwddyn

Experience a whole new level of serenity at the Lake Vyrnwy Spa in the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel. Be ready to be really pampered and enjoy everything you’d expect from this top class spa.

Price
Price £20.00 per adult
The Judge's Lodging | Weddings

Address

The Judge's Lodging, 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.
Wynnstay Inn

Address

Llansilin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7QA

Telephone
01691791737

info@wynnstayinn.co.uk

Oswestry

The Wynnstay Inn is situated in the small Montgomeryshire village of Llansilin, on the Wales / England border. Croeso cynnes iawn i chi gyd!
Plas Robin Rural Retreats

Address

Plas Robin, Llandyssil, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6LQ

Telephone
07307197045

Carolsummors@btinternet.com

Montgomery

Three luxurious, bespoke holiday homes, in the Montgomeryshire hillside. Relax and unwind in these beautifully appointed homes, carefully designed with every modern comfort, including, of course, your very own private Hot Tub.

Price
Price £900.00 to £3,000.00 per unit per week
Y Talbot | Bar & Restaurant

Address

Y Talbot, The Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

Y Talbot, is a historic and characterful 400-year-old inn with slate floors, inglenooks and Welsh cask ales. Seasonal menus offer full-flavoured traditional dishes made with Welsh produce. Croeso i bawb!
Min-y-Don Holiday & Touring Park

Address

Beach Road, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UG

Telephone
01766 780286

info@minydonpark.co.uk

Harlech

The 15-acre park, which has 112 caravan holiday homes and 82 touring caravan and motorhome pitches, nestles below Harlech Castle, alongside the famous Royal St David's Golf Club and just a short walk from one of the best beaches in Wales.

Price
Price £28.50 to £30.50 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Mellington Hall Country House Hotel

Address

Mellington, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6HX

Telephone
01588 620 056

bookings@mellingtonhall.co.uk

Montgomery

Mellington Hall Country House Hotel is a Grade II Listed 19th Century house set in beautiful landscaped grounds with spectacular views in every direction.

Price
Price £195.00 to £250.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Newtown Textile Museum

Address

Newtown Textile Museum, 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL

Telephone
01686 622024

admin@newtowntextilemuseum.co.uk

Newtown

The Museum looks at the woollen industry, including looms and spinning wheels, and it's relationship to the town and its people and it includes other industries such as drapery, tanning and clog-making. Annual exhibitions. It gives visitors a chance…
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Address

Porthmadog Harbour Station, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9NF

Telephone
01766 516000

enquiries@ffwhr.com

Porthmadog

The Ffestiniog Railway in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.

Price
Price £37.00 to £66.00 per adult
Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park | Hares Meadow Lodge

Address

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

Telephone
01686 430654

enquiries@meadowsprings.co.uk

Caersws

Tucked away on the Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park in the village of Trefeglwys, Powys, is this lovely two-bedroom lodge, Hares Meadow.
Bargoed Farm | Caravan & Campsite

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@bargoedfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron

An award winning campsite in the heart of Cardigan Bay. Bargoed Farm Holiday Park offers fully serviced hard-standing pitches, some with private hot tubs and award winning facilities including Moody Cow Bistro and Farm shop, Moody Calf Soft Play…
Castle View Holiday Park

Address

Beach Road, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UG

Telephone
01766 780328

manager@minydonholidayhomepark.co.uk

Harlech

Castle View Holiday Park is in the perfect location in Southern Snowdonia, overlooked by Harlech's medieval castle, adjacent to the Royal St David's Golf Club, and just a short walk to one of the Country's finest beaches.
Ty Llewelyn Camping

Address

Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QD

Telephone
01686 411222

maria@tyllewelyn.com

Llanidloes

Located just a short drive from Hafren Forest and Llyn Clywedog, our Camping retreat is the perfect base for exploring the best of Mid Wales. From our private river to the beautiful woodland views, we guarantee a memorable experience under canvas…

Price
Price £15.00 per pitch per night
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
Good Day Out | Team Building

Address

Brecon Beacons locations, Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon, LD3 8TY

Telephone
01874 749092

hello@gooddayout.co.uk

Sennybridge, Crickhowell, Brecon

Experience the ultimate in innovative, high-quality corporate and team building days out in the stunning Brecon Beacons area with Good Day Out.
The Bear Hotel

Address

The Bear Hotel, High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BW

Telephone
01873 810408

info@bearhotel.co.uk

Crickhowell

A quaint individually furnished 15th century historic coaching inn in the centre of Crickhowell. Our outstanding designed bedrooms offer a range of accommodation including four poster beds and jacuzzi baths.

Price
Price £37.50 to £70.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel

Address

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

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Welcome to the Aberystwyth Park Lodge Hotel, our independent Cardigan Bay hotel, just a short distance from the idyllic Aberystwyth Promenade. We have 36 Luxury En-suite Bedrooms, Lounge & Conference Room, fully Licensed Café Bar & Restaurant and…
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.
Blue Monday Coffee | Online Shop

Address

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Blue Monday Coffee is for the open minded and curious. We are a small local company based in the Welsh countryside. We are flexible and creative and you can guarantee our coffee will be freshly roasted. We understand individuality is important and…
Mid Wales Arts Centre & Sculpture Park

Address

Maesmawr, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SB

Telephone
07362 416973

office@midwalesarts.org.uk

Caersws

Unique Fine Art gallery and unexpected jewel. The house, stables and outbuildings, are an intriguing mix of Georgian, Tudor and Victorian architecture set in mature gardens and farmland. Home of Sculpture Cymru, Sculptors in Wales.
Art gallery and…