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These waymarked walking trails start from the Rhyd-y-benwch car park. Cascades Walk (½ mile, 0.8km, accessible) The Cascades Walk goes down to a boardwalk along the riverbank and onto the Cascades Falls. Here there is a raised platform to take in the view before returning 1 Hafren Forest 1 through the woodland. A forest full of waterfall Severn-Break-its-Neck Trail Other routes walks for all to enjoy (1½ miles, 2.8km, moderate) Small sections of Glyndŵr’s The Severn-Break-its-Neck Way, a National Trail, pass Trail follows the riverbank through the eastern edge before passing through a of Hafren Forest. meadow picnic area and woodlands. It then crosses a The Wye Valley Walk is a footbridge where the River 136 mile long distance walk Severn thunders into the along the River Wye from Planted by the Forestry famous Severn-Break-its-Neck Hafren Forest to Chepstow. Commission in the 1930s, waterfall. Hafren Forest is named after At 210 miles, the Severn Afon Hafren (the Welsh name Blaen Hafren Falls Trail Way long distance walk from Hafren Forest to Bristol for the River Severn). (3½ miles, 6km, moderate) is the longest riverside walk This is a scenic route through The River Severn begins in Britain. quietly in a squelchy peat bog the heart of the forest on the slopes of Plynlimon, alongside the River Severn Part of Sarn Sabrina, a 25 mile Mid Wales’s highest mountain. to Blaen Hafren Falls. circular walk, passes through Hafren Forest. In no time at all it becomes a Source of the Severn Trail torrent with falls and cascades (8 miles, 12.8km, strenuous) The Lôn Las Cymru Sustrans between plunging headlong through The Source of the Severn National Cycle Trail Cardiff and Holyhead passes the forest. Trail leads through the forest through Hafren Forest. A walk along one of the trails, onto a stone path through which are waymarked from Hafren Forest is also home boggy moorland to the The Prince Llewelyn Ride the car park, is a great way to many public footpaths Severn’s source. The return Is an 80 mile long distance to enjoy this beautiful river. and bridleways and it is the route passes a waterfall and horse riding route. It passes The longest route takes you starting point for two long the remains of a Bronze Age through Hafren Forest on its to the source of the Severn distance walks. There are copper mine. way from the Powys border just outside the forest’s pleasant picnic areas near to Borth on the coast. boundary. The shorter trails go the car park. to waterfalls within the forest, including the famous Severn- Break-its-Neck. How to get here Hafren Forest is 6 miles west of Llanidloes. Accessibility information Follow Short Bridge Street out of Llanidloes town centre. The half mile long Cascades Walk was designed in Cross the river and turn left. Follow this narrow road for partnership with local disabled associations. The shady 5½ miles, passing through Old Hall, and the Rhyd-y-benwch zig-zag path leads to an all-ability boardwalk along the car park is on your left. The car park can also be reached riverbank to the Cascades Falls. Here there is a raised via minor roads from the northern end of Llyn Clywedog. viewing platform with picnic bench.The car park has OS grid reference SN 857 869 disabled parking on a tarmac surface for two cars close See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols to the accessible toilets. Aberystwyth area Walking trails Barcud Trail and Animal Puzzle Trail (⅔ mile, 1.3km, accessible) These trails follow the same route around the edge of the lake where the daily feeding of the red kites takes place. Miners Trail (1½ miles, 2.3km, moderate) Ridgetop Trail The Miners Trail winds along the (2½ miles, 4.1km, moderate) head of the valley following a 2 On a clear day, there are Bwlch Nant yr Arian leat which once carried water stunning views to Cardigan Bay 2 to power lead mines. Visitor Centre and the Cambrian mountains. Walking and mountain bike trails from centre with café and play area – don’t miss the Mountain bike trails Skills park daily feeding of red kites! The three mountain bike trails The skills park is a purpose- are waymarked and start from built track for mountain bikers the visitor centre. A blue grade to practice their technique mountain bike trail is due to or warm up. Features include open in late 2019. Please read rollers, step ups, berms, the information onsite to make tabletops, hips and bowls. sure you pick a trail that is right for you. Information about trail Other trails grading is also on our website. The two running trails offer a Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Pendam Trail fantastic introduction to trail Centre sits at the head (10.2km, grade red) running. Y Llo Trail is 4.8km of a dramatic valley and This trail combines sections and Y Fuwch Trail is 10.3km has commanding views of the Summit and Syfydrin and both are waymarked of Cardigan Bay and the trails for a taste of fantastic from the visitor centre. Cambrian Mountains. riding with lots of technically The waymarked Mynydd It is well-known for its daily challenging singletrack March horse riding trail feeding of red kites with and some hard climbs. (4 miles, 6.7km) up to 150 of these birds Summit Trail follows a circular route on coming in to feed at a time. (19.1km, grade red) forest tracks, paths and quiet roads. The visitor centre is the This demanding route is a roller starting point for a range Opening times coaster ride of purpose built The permanent orienteering include an easier of waymarked trails for walkers, singletrack, technical descents courses The visitor centre and café are course for beginners and mountain bikers, runners and and long climbs. open from 10am to 5pm seven families and a harder course horse riders. There are two play days a week (except Christmas Syfydrin Trail for experienced orienteers. areas and several permanent Day, Boxing Day and New (35.7km, grade black) orienteering courses. Year’s Day). Hot food is served This trail includes the entire Contact us between 10am and 3pm daily. Summit route and also goes The red kites are fed daily at out onto the high open hills 01970 890453 2pm in winter (GMT) and 3pm for a challenging ride. bnya@naturalresourceswales. in summer (BST). gov.uk How to get here Accessibility information Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre is 9 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44. The 525 bus from Aberystwyth - The Barcud Trail is suitable for wheelchairs and a wheelchair Llanidloes stops on request at the entrance to the car park. may be hired from the visitor centre. There is wheelchair access to the visitor centre and café. There are facilities for Postcode for sat nav SY23 3AB the hearing impaired in the café. OS grid reference SN 717 813 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Aberystwyth area Aberystwyth area

4 Coed y Bont 4 Community woodland with visitor facilities for everyone to enjoy 3 Gogerddan 3 Woodland walk with coastal views and bluebells in spring

Coed y Bont is made up of a broadleaf woodland and an ancient oak woodland on the adjacent hillside, carpeted with bluebells in spring. This area was once owned by Strata Florida Abbey and the abbey ruins are nearby. Many different birds have Just a short drive from Aberystwyth, Gogerddan is an been recorded here and butterflies, moths and dragonflies can easy to find picnic site with woodland walk. The car park be spotted around the ponds. The two walking trails go through and picnic area are adjacent to an ancient woodland, once the lower woodland - look out for the wildlife identification part of the wealthy lead-mining Gogerddan estate. The posts. The picnic area is near the car park and there are benches woodland is home to some beautiful old trees including oak, along the trails. The Coed y Bont Community Woodland sweet chestnut and lime. In spring, there is a stunning display Association helps look after the woodland and organises events. of bluebells and other seasonal flowers. The picnic site is in a sheltered location by a stream and the circular walking trail Walking trails Birchwood Trail starts from the car park. It is a fairly short walk but the steep Aspen Trail (½ mile, 0.9km, easy) climbs through the trees are rewarded with some lovely views. (¼ mile, 0.4km, easy) Meander through the birch Walking trail A short walk through the trees and follow the path between two small ponds - Gogerddan Trail young woodland and past a there’s a picnic bench here. (1½ miles, 2.4km, moderate) pond – this often dries out in summer but is a peaceful The trail returns along the Waymarked from the car park, the Gogerddan Trail climbs place to relax on one of the forest road from where there its way up through the woodland. The route passes some benches. are views of Pen-y-Bannau hill. beautiful veteran trees and, in spring, the woodland is carpeted with bluebells. There are many climbs and steep descents along the way as well as glimpses of Cardigan Bay. Accessibility information Both walking trails around the lower woodland follow easy How to get here access paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are several benches along the trails. Gogerddan is 3 miles north east of Aberystwyth. Follow the A487 from Aberystwyth towards Machynlleth. How to get here After 2½ miles, turn right for Penrhyncoch and continue Coed y Bont is 6 miles north of Tregaron. straight over the crossroads. In ½ mile, the car park is on Take the B4343 from Tregaron to Pontrhydfendigaid then the left, after passing the large greenhouses. follow the brown and white signs for Strata Florida Abbey. The OS grid reference SN 633 836 Coed y Bont car park is on the right before reaching the abbey. See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols OS grid reference SN 737 659 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Aberystwyth area Walking trails Five walking trails of varying length and difficulty are waymarked from the main car park. They include Johnes’s two classic circular routes past historic features - the Gentleman’s Walk and the Lady’s Walk. Please note that the starting point for some walks is not at the car park Ystwyth Gorge Walk and you may need to follow (1 mile, 1.6km, moderate) 5 part of another trail or a This route takes you across Hafod Estate link route to reach it. the rocky gorge on a wobbly Dramatic woodland walks, 5 narrow chain bridge. There waterfalls and views in an Coed Hafod Walk are some climbs and descents historic landscape (¾ mile, 1.2km one way, along the way and steep drops moderate) beside the path. This trail has views to the river and over the estate to distant Lady’s Walk hills. In spring the woodland is (2¼ miles, 3.6km, moderate) colourful with bluebells and This walk is one of two classic azaleas. It is a linear (one way) circular routes created by The Hafod Estate was designed in the late eighteenth century walk through the woodland Johnes. It goes through a by Thomas Johnes. It soon became an essential destination and the total distance is 1½ riverside meadow and past a for visitors touring Wales in search of “wild nature”. miles/2.4km via suggested stunning waterfall along paths return route to car park. with a gentle gradient. Johnes built a new house in this remote location and laid out its grounds in the Picturesque style which was fashionable at Bedford Monument Walk Gentleman’s Walk the time. He designed the walks so that visitors could enjoy the (1 mile, 1.6km, moderate) (3¾ miles, 6km, strenuous) landscape as an ever-changing sequence of views. Today the This is a walk with a relatively This spectacular walk is the mansion has gone and Hafod lies within a working forest. We gentle gradient up to the second Picturesque circuit manage the estate together with the Hafod Trust to conserve Bedford monument from created by Johnes. It takes and restore the historic landscape and to provide access for where you can enjoy a in huge old beech trees, the visitors to the walks created by Johnes. beautiful view over the estate. amazing Cavern Cascade Visiting the Hafod Estate and unique bridges. It is a The walking trails explore a landscape that varies widely in strenuous walk with many character from grazed parkland and different types of woodland steep climbs and descents. to the River Ystwyth gorge with its bridges and waterfalls. You can also visit the church built by Johnes in 1803 which is home to an exhibition about the history of the estate. There are picnic Find out more areas in the main car park and by the river on the Lady’s Walk The Hafod Landscape: an illustrated history and and portaloos in the main car park. guide is available from the Hafod Trust (www.hafod.org).

Accessibility information There is disabled only parking at Mrs Johnes Flower Garden. From here, you can access a gentle walk around the garden with views over the River Ystwyth and a riverside picnic site. There is an accessible portaloo in the main car park (next to the church). How to get here The Hafod Estate is 16 miles south east of Aberystwyth. There are brown and white signs from Devil’s Bridge via the B4574 to the main Hafod car park which is on the left, just after the church. OS grid reference SN 768 736 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Aberystwyth area Aberystwyth area

7 Cors Caron National 6 The Arch Nature Reserve 7 6 Walks through huge beech Accessible boardwalk over vast raised trees with views over hills bog, cycle route and riverside walk

The Arch car park and picnic area is named after a spectacular old masonry arch which sits by the side of the road from Cors Caron National Nature Reserve is a vast wetland in the Devil's Bridge. It was built in 1810 to mark the Golden Jubilee broad valley of the River Teifi. This peaceful reserve includes of King George III and the road used to run through it. The arch three raised bogs made up of deep peat which has built up over was once the gateway to the nearby Hafod Estate. The three the past 12,000 years. The bogs are surrounded by reedbeds, fen, short walking trails all lead through huge beech trees planted wet grassland, woodland, rivers, streams and ponds. This amazing over 200 years ago by Thomas Johnes who designed the Hafod variety of habitats, which are rust-red in autumn, support a wealth mansion and grounds. The viewpoint from the Panorama Walk of wildlife. The boardwalk takes you out over the bog, there is has far-reaching views. There are picnic tables on the grassy a riverside walk and part of the Ystwyth Cycle Trail is within the slope by the car park, overlooking the arch. reserve. The toilets are accessible and are open at all times. Walking trails Walking and cycling trails Ancient Beech Trail Panorama Trail Cors Caron Walk closed if flooded. It is closed (½ mile, 0.8km moderate) (1⅓ miles, 2.1km, moderate) (1½ miles, 2.6km, accessible) during the summer for grazing. A short trail past 200 year-old After a short but steep climb Follow the boardwalk over No dogs allowed at any time. trees planted by Hafod Estate through heather and bilberry, the bog to a large observation Old Railway Walk (6½ miles, designer, Thomas Johnes. you’ll reach the viewpoint with building from where you 10.5km there and back, easy) may see breeding and over- Arch Woodland Trail bench and panoramic views This linear route follows an wintering birds. The boardwalk (1 mile, 1.6km, moderate) as far as Snowdonia National old railway track along the Park. The trail continues down and hide are accessible and edge of the reserve and is This trail winds its way uphill steps and returns to the car there are several benches. part of the Ystwyth Trail, a through broadleaved trees. It park through areas of huge Riverside Walk Sustrans National Cycle Trail has views to the surrounding beech trees. (4½ miles, 7.6km, moderate) from Tregaron to Aberystwyth. hills, especially in the areas This circular route follows the Walkers, cyclists and horse where trees have been felled river bank through Cors Caron. recently. riders may use the trail. It can be muddy and may be How to get here The Arch is 15 miles east of Aberystwyth. How to get here Take the B4574 from Devil’s Bridge to Cwmystwyth. After Cors Caron National Nature Reserve is 2 miles north of Tregaron. 2 miles, pass a stone arch on the left and the car park and Follow the signpost from the crossroads in Tregaron onto the picnic area is just after it on the left. B4343. After about 2 miles, the car park is on the left. OS grid reference SN 765 756 OS grid reference SN 692 625 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Aberystwyth area Dyfi National Nature Reserve has three main parts. The Dyfi estuary includes Cors Fochno lies to the south internationally important east of the dunes and is one mudflats, sandbanks and of the largest examples of a saltmarsh that provide raised peat bog in Britain. feeding areas for waterfowl. The most westerly part of the Ynyslas sand dunes are at bog has been eroded by the the southern side of the sea but, at low tide, the stumps estuary mouth and are home of long dead trees can be seen to many rare species, some on the beach near Borth. of which are unknown elsewhere in Britain. 8 Dyfi National Nature 8 Reserve and Ynyslas Walking trails Other walking routes Visitor Centre Two waymarked circular The Cors Fochno Walk Stunning estuary landscape walks start from the beach is a circular boardwalk over and shifting sand dunes car park at Ynyslas. the bog from the Cors Fochno parking area (OS grid reference Dune Walk SN 634 922). Dogs are not (1¼ miles, 2km, easy) allowed on this boardwalk. Stride through the ever- changing dunes and along The Wales Coast Path the seashore, with stunning runs around the edge of displays of flowers in spring Cors Fochno between Borth and Tre Taliesin. Visiting the reserve Opening times and summer and colourful fungi in autumn. Contact us Ynyslas is the main access The reserve is open at all times. point to Dyfi National Nature Ynyslas Visitor Centre and Ynyslas Walk 01970 872901 (2½ miles, 4km, easy) Reserve. toilets are open seasonally (Easter to end September) (normally from Easter until Experience a rich variety of Here there is a beach car 0300 065 3000 late September). There is an habitat including sand dunes, park, visitor centre and small (October to Easter) ice cream van in the car park seashore, farmland and shop (open seasonally) selling ynyslas@naturalresourceswales. during the summer. saltmarsh, with stunning gov.uk snacks and hot or cold drinks. views of the estuary. There are two waymarked circular walking trails around the dunes and seashore. The reserve’s landscape and wildlife changes through the year – find out more from our website and the information panels onsite. Please note that the beach has a red flag for bathing due to dangerous strong tidal currents. This means that swimming is not allowed. How to get here Ynyslas is 1 mile north of Borth. Ynyslas Visitor Centre is off the B4353. Follow the no through Accessibility information road alongside the dunes and golf course to the beach car There is a small car park for disabled visitors beside the main park. The car park is on tidal sands which are covered by access road to Ynyslas, 30 metres south of the beach car seawater in high spring tides. Please note tide times on park. The access from this car park to the visitor centre is via entrance sign. a tarmac track and wooden ramp suitable for wheelchairs. OS grid reference SN 609 941 The toilets are accessible. See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Aberystwyth area Builth Wells area

9 Black Covert 10 Cors y Llyn National 10 Sheltered picnic site 9 Nature Reserve with riverside walk Discover a wildflower meadow, swampy woodlands and a dwarf forest

Black Covert is a peaceful spot by the River Ystwyth which flows through this steep sided valley on its way to Aberystwyth. Black The peaceful reserve of Cors y Llyn has one of the best Covert got its name from the Trawsgoed (Crosswood) Estate it wildflower meadows in mid Wales and some of the trees here was once part of. A ‘covert’ is an area for raising game, probably are only a few feet tall even though they are over 100 years old. pheasants here. There is a picnic area within the shelter of large Cors y Llyn means “bog of the lake” and the bog and fenland here ash, birch and sweet chestnut trees and a wooden bench right by was once a lake. Over thousands of years, it gradually became the crystal clear water. The Riverside Walk is a short route through choked with vegetation, stones and earth which, in turn, created the beech woodland which is carpeted with bluebells in spring. rich, mixed habitats. The meadow comes to life in spring and A few miles up the river there is another small car park and summer when a wealth of wildflowers, including orchids and riverside picnic site called Grogwynion (OS grid reference SN Dyer’s greenweed, attract colourful butterflies. The short walking 694 715) with two waymarked walking trails within Ty’n y Bedw trail is waymarked from the car park and follows a wheelchair woodland. accessible boardwalk. Walking trail Walking trail Riverside Walk Cors y Llyn Walk (¾ mile, 1.2km, accessible) (1½ miles, 2.7km, easy) The path goes alongside the wildflower meadow and pond where This trail offers a gentle walk there is a bench. The boardwalk then winds through the swampy from the picnic site alongside woodland and past the stunted trees, before a gentle incline the River Ystwyth. It returns back to the car park. Waterproof footwear is recommended from through the woodland which autumn to spring as water can seep up through the boardwalk. is filled with the scent of resin and swathes of bluebells in spring. Accessibility information The paths are level and mesh-covered and the boardwalk is accessible. There are seats and passing places for wheelchair users. How to get here How to get here Cors y Llyn is 3½ miles north west of Builth Wells. Take the A470 from Rhayader towards Builth Wells. Black Covert is 9 miles south east of Aberystwyth. Immediately after Newbridge on Wye, turn right onto a Take the B4340 from Aberystwyth to Trawsgoed. Go through minor road. Continue for approximately 1½ miles, go over a Abermagwr, then turn right over the bridge (signed Llanilar stone bridge and take the next right. Follow this narrow lane B4575) then turn immediately left and left again into the for about ¼ mile, go through a privately-owned yard and on car park. to the Cors y Llyn car park. OS grid reference SN 667 730 OS grid reference SO 016 556 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Presteigne area Presteigne area

11 Radnor Forest 11 12 (Fishpools) Nash Wood 12 Border country woodland Woodland walk with between Wales and England views over the valley

Fishpools is in the area known as Radnor Forest which was Nash Wood lies half in Wales and half in England within the used as a royal hunting ground for centuries. In medieval times, former royal hunting ground of Radnor Forest. The circular rather than being covered with trees, it was an unenclosed area walking trail explores the lovely mix of woodlands here. It goes for hunting deer. Nowadays it is a landscape of hill farming, to the Burfa Vista from which there are views over Radnor Forest moorlands, steep narrow valleys and hills. The waymarked and Burfa Bank, one of the many hillforts along this part of the walking trail from Fishpools car park leads to a viewpoint over border. Nash Wood is ideal woodland habitat to see buzzards the village of Bleddfa and the surrounding countryside. Bleddfa and goshawk or you may see siskins and crossbills which thrive means “place of the wolf” and tradition has it that the last on the large cones produced by the noble and Douglas fir. You wolves in Wales were driven out of Radnor Forest into the valley also have a good chance of seeing one of the many roe deer here and killed. that live here and, if you visit in autumn, keep an eye out for colourful fungi. The woodland is just outside the historic town of heathland where local Walking trail of Presteigne, once county town of Radnorshire. people once cut peat for fuel Fishpools Walk (an ancient right known as Walking trail (2½ miles, 4km, moderate) “turbary”). The trail first passes an old Nash Trail water sighting tower used to (2 miles, 3.3km, moderate) survey the line for a pipeline The Nash Trail climbs steadily from the car park through the from the Elan Valley to a woodland to the forest road from where there are wonderful reservoir in the Midlands. views to Presteigne and beyond to the hills of the Welsh Further along, there are Marches. There is an optional shorter route downhill back beautiful views to the to the car park or another steady climb to the Burfa Vista west, out across the valley and viewpoint with bench. From here there are views south the hills surrounding Abbey over the Radnor valley and to Herefordshire in the distance. Cwm Hir. The optional loop goes around an open area How to get here Nash Wood is 500 metres south of Presteigne. How to get here Follow the B4355 from Knighton to Kington. At the Fishpools car park is 7 miles south west of Knighton. T-junction just before Presteigne, turn left onto the by-pass. From Knighton take the A488 to the small village of Bleddfa. Turn right opposite the secondary school and then bear right Continue along this road for just over 1 mile and Fishpools car at the Natural Resources Wales parking sign and follow the park is on the left. road to the car park. OS grid reference SO 188 683 OS grid reference SO 306 625 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Presteigne area Llandovery area

13 Warren Wood 13 Gateway to a spectacular waterfall 14 Irfon Forest and three walking trails (White Bridge) 14 Two short riverside walks and a grassy picnic area

Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. This is a spectacular sight after rain but can become a trickle after a long dry spell. Named after the rabbit warrens which once provided a source of food, this area has seen huge changes since the time Situated in a remote part of mid Wales but easy to find, White Radnor Forest was an ancient hunting ground. The Victorian Bridge car park and riverside picnic area is the starting point landowners created a Picturesque forest and planted lots of trees for two short walking trails in Irfon Forest. Both trails are on the moorland. You can see many of these huge trees on our waymarked and follow the River Irfon on part of its journey down waymarked walking trails along historic routes. from the Cambrian Mountains to the River Wye at Builth Wells. There are no steps on the trails and they are suitable for families. Walking trails Don’t miss the Wash Pool back down the road towards Llanwrtyd Waterfall Walk Warren Trail Wells, where farmers once washed their sheep before shearing (⅓ mile, ½km one way, easy) (1½ miles, 2.3km, strenuous) them. The cascades above the pool can be dramatic after a lot This short walk goes along The Warren Trail is an energetic of rain. a steep-sided gorge to the ramble with a climb of 560 feet waterfall, a popular destination (170 metres). This circular route Walking trails Cwm Irfon Trail (1⅓ mile, 2.2km, moderate) for Victorian tourists. It returns has great views of some of the Afon Irfon Walk via the same route to the car largest trees in Radnorshire, (½ mile, 0.9km, easy) This circular trail follows the park. same riverside path as the many of which were planted in This accessible route follows a Afon Irfon Walk but, when the Water-Break-its-Neck Trail Victorian times. Look out for riverside path along the River hard surface stops, it goes up (¾ mile, 1km, moderate) the monkey puzzle trees! Irfon. It winds between spruce a gentle incline and returns This circular woodland walk trees and returns along the along a quiet forest road. goes above the famous same path. There are several waterfall and has views down boulders along the walk where into the gorge. you can sit and enjoy the sounds of the river. How to get here Warren Wood is 1 mile south west of New Radnor. How to get here Take the A44 from New Radnor to Llandrindod Wells. White Bridge is 3 miles north west of Llanwrtyd Wells. About 1 mile after New Radnor, turn right at a brown and From the A483 at Llanwrtyd Wells follow signs for white tourist information sign. Go past the first small Abergwesyn. The White Bridge car park is on this road, parking and picnic area and follow the forest road uphill before you reach Abergwesyn village. to Warren Wood car park. OS grid reference SN 857 507 OS grid reference SO 187 598 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Llandovery area Llandovery area

15 Cwm Rhaeadr 16 Caio Forest Waymarked trails for walking and 15 Peaceful upland woodland 16 mountain biking in remote woodland with several waymarked trails

Cwm Rhaeadr, which means “valley of the waterfall” in Welsh, Caio Forest is made up of several conifer woodlands which is a woodland and picnic area in the peaceful Tywi valley. The spread out over the uplands high above the historic village highlight of the woodland is the sight of the waterfall, the highest of Caio. Throughout medieval history this area was the heartland in Carmarthenshire, as it pours off the mountain. You can catch of Welsh princes who sought sanctuary in their estates here a glimpse of it on the Waterfall Walk. The shorter trail, which during times of conflict with the English crown. There are several is suitable for all abilities, passes by two ponds. There is also waymarked circular walking trails from the car park and many a mountain bike trail for experienced riders. miles of forest roads and tracks. The small picnic area is in a clearing, just over the river from the car park. Nearby is the Walking trails Mountain bike trail National Trust’s Dolaucothi estate where there are walking trails Cwm Rhaeadr Accessible Trail Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike and a Roman gold mine which is open to visitors. (¾ mile, 1.3km, easy) Trail (6.7km, grade red) Walking trails Rhodfa Glyn Annell This woodland trail is suitable This waymarked trail may be (2½ miles, 4km, easy) Rhodfa Pont Annell for wheelchair users. It passes short but it offers singletrack The longest of the waymarked (1 mile, 1.6km, easy) by two ponds where dragonflies riding, a descent over a rocky trails is an easy and reasonably can be spotted in summer. ridge and stunning views over This pleasant walk through the flat walk on forest roads. forest crosses a bridge over the Waterfall Walk the valley and waterfall. Please stream where there is a picnic Other routes (2½ miles, 4km, moderate) read the information board onsite to make sure this trail table in the clearing. There is a network of colour- There are glimpses of the is right for you. coded trails of different lengths waterfall through the trees on Rhodfa Rhiw Goch around the nearby Dolaucothi this trail through the valley. It (1¼ miles, 2km, moderate) estate. The trails take you crosses over a wooden bridge The trail follows grassy paths through woodland and past the and follows the stream back. and forest roads as it makes its way up through a variety remains of the mansion and its of trees. The climb is rewarded grounds. See the National Trust Accessibility information by great views from the seat website (www.nationaltrust.org. uk) for details. The Accessible Trail is suitable for wheelchairs. It is ¾ mile at the top. long and its steepest gradient is 1/20. How to get here How to get here Cwm Rhaeadr is 5 miles north of Llandovery. Caio Forest is 9 miles north west of Llandovery. Follow signs for Cilycwm from the A482 or A483. Go Take the A482 from Llanwrda to Lampeter. After 8 miles, through Cilycwm and continue northwards towards Llyn turn right onto a minor road to Caio. Go through Caio Brianne Reservoir. After about 1 mile, the sign for Cwm village, past the church and continue onto a no through Rhaeadr car park is on the left. road. Bear left onto a forest track to Caio Forest car park. OS grid reference SN 765 423 OS grid reference SN 679 405 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Llandovery area Walking and mountain bike trails

Abergorlech car park Byrgwm car park Abergorlech is home to a Byrgwm means “short valley” in riverside picnic site with Welsh. The waymarked walking portaloo and play area. It is also trail passes one of the ruined the starting point for a walk to houses in Brechfa Forest. an arboretum with a difference. Byrgym Forest Walk Riverside Walk (4 miles, 6.4km, moderate) (1 mile, 1.7km, easy) This walk goes through areas This mainly level woodland trail of huge Douglas fir trees and goes alongside the scenic River moss-strewn Norway spruce. It 17 Brechfa Forest Gorlech and over a humpback passes a derelict smallholding, Woodland walks, mountain bridge before returning along and has views of the Cothi

bike trails and a forest garden 17a the forest road. valley’s farms and woodlands. with a difference Gorlech Walk Derwen Mountain Bike Trail 17b (3½ miles, 5.7km, moderate) (9.2km, grade green) This trail follows the River The Derwen Trail effortlessly Gorlech along forestry roads flows through oak woodland before crossing a small bridge and gives the inexperienced onto a footpath and climbing off-road rider a unique Brechfa Forest is the modern name for part of the ancient Glyn uphill through the woodland. introduction to mountain Cothi Forest which provided building materials and grazing to Forest Garden Walk biking. There is also an optional 4.2 km blue graded extension local people. (5 miles, 8.3km, strenuous) halfway along. Following the final defeat of Wales by Edward I, Glyn Cothi The forest garden is made up became a Royal Forest administered under Forest Law for several of half of the tree species that Raven Mountain Bike Trail centuries. Since then, a very different forest has developed. In the can be grown in the British (18.5km, grade black) 1900s, the Forestry Commission planted conifers to boost Britain’s Isles. They were planted by Suitable only for proficient timber reserve after the First World War. The four car parks within the Forestry Commission to riders, this trail ventures Brechfa Forest are the starting points for several waymarked assess their suitability for further into the forest. It walking and mountain bike trails. British forestry. mixes up traditional woodland singletrack with some brash Mountain biking in Brechfa Forest Gorlech Mountain Bike Trail descents and fast, undulating (19km, grade red) Brechfa Forest is fast gaining a trail with berms and jumps. reputation as a great place for This trail has a hard, fast, mountain biking. Proficient riders all weather surface with Keepers and love the black graded Raven Trail perfectly sculpted berms, Gwarallt car parks which well-known mountain biker, huge switchbacks, jumps and The car parks at Keepers Rowan Sorrell, helped to design. tabletops. Sifigwm car park (OS grid reference SN 523 319) Beginners and younger riders can (OS grid reference SN 553 395) and Gwarallt (OS grid reference get their first taste of off-road is an alternative starting point. SN 520 322) are each the riding on the Derwen Trail. starting point for a short Please read the information onsite waymarked walking trail. to make sure you pick a trail that is right for you. Information about trail grading is also on our website. How to get here 17b Byrgwm: How to get here From the A40 between Llandeilo and Carmarthen, 17a Abergorlech: take the B4310 through From the A482 between Lampeter and Llandovery, turn off Brechfa village. After 1 mile, onto the B4302 for Llansawel. From Llansawel follow signs for the car park is on the left. Abergorlech. The car park is on the right just before the village. OS grid reference SN 545 315 OS grid reference SN 585 340 See fold-out map for location of See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols each place and key to symbols Llandovery area Llandovery area

19 Crychan Forest (Esgair Fwyog) 19 18 Halfway Forest Walking trail with far-reaching views in peaceful forest Walking trails on forest roads 18 and old drovers’ tracks

Crychan Forest is a large, remote forest criss-crossed with old tracks that once linked local farms. There are waymarked walking Halfway Forest is set in beautiful countryside between the trails from our three car parks in Crychan Forest. These are Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains. The Forestry accessed along narrow minor roads – check your route carefully Commission created forests like Halfway across the UK after before setting out. Each car park has a picnic area. The Esgair the country’s timber stocks had been run down during the First Fwyog Trail is our longest waymarked trail here and is a pleasant World War. It is easy to find, just off the A40, and is an ideal spot walk at any time of year. to stretch your legs or have a picnic. There are two waymarked Walking trail walking trails and picnic benches around the car park and by Horse riding and the river. Esgair Fwyog Trail carriage driving (4½ miles, 6.7km, moderate) There is open access for horse hardly a trace of it. Return Walking trails Take in the long views down riders throughout Crychan along a track through the trees Nant y Dresglen Trail the Tywi valley before reaching Forest from Esgair Fwyog, and the forest road. (1¼ miles, 2.1km, easy) the secluded stream in Cwm Brynffo and Cefn Farm car The Nant y Dresglen Trail is Horse riding Crychan. The trail then makes parks. There is also open access a circular route which winds the gentle climb back to the for carriage driving on forest There is open access for horse start. roads from Brynffo and Cefn through the trees, never going riders throughout Halfway far from the waters of Nant y Other walking trails in Farm car parks. The horse Forest, apart from the military riding and carriage driving Dresglen. training area on the Epynt and Crychan Forest trails in Crychan Forest were Melin y Glyn Trail around Sennybridge. The car The other Crychan Forest car created in partnership with the (2¼ miles, 3.6km, moderate) park has tethering posts and parks are Brynffo (OS grid Crychan Forest Association. Follow an old county road space for horseboxes. The reference SN 848 409) and See www.crychanforest.org.uk along the western side of the horse riding trails were created Cefn Farm (OS grid reference for details. valley, before reaching the in partnership with the Crychan SN 813 386). There is a 3½ forest road bridge, at Melin y Forest Association. See www. mile (5.6km) walking trail from Glyn. A mill used to be here crychanforest.org.uk for details. Brynffo and a 2½ mile (4.2km) many years ago, now there’s walking trail from Cefn Farm. How to get here How to get here Esgair Fwyog car park is 6½ miles north east of Llandovery. Halfway car park is 5 miles east of Llandovery. Take the A483 from Llandovery for 4½ miles. Immediately Take the A40 from Llandovery to Brecon and, after 5 after the village sign for Cynghordy, turn right at the brown miles, the car park is signposted on the left up a short and white sign for Crychan Forest Trails. Follow the minor road unclassified road. towards Tirabad and the car park is on your right after 2 miles. OS grid reference SN 835 330 OS grid reference SN 837 412 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Llandovery area Llandovery area

20 Cilgwyn Wood 21 Talley Woodlands Walking trail in peaceful Steep climb up wooded hillside 21 20 woodland on edge of with views of a ruined abbey Brecon Beacons

Talley Woodlands overlook an historic Carmarthenshire Tucked away in a rural corner of Carmarthenshire, Cilgwyn village in the River Cothi valley. The village of Talley grew Wood is very easy to find from Llandovery. This peaceful up around an abbey that was founded in the 12th century. The woodland has a lovely mix of different trees, including large abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the stone was used to Douglas fir, old beech and spruce. It is a small woodland with a build much of the present village and chapel. There are views of short circular walking trail but there is lots to see all year round. the abbey ruins, which are maintained by Cadw, from the three In spring, the banks beside the walking trail are carpeted with walking trails. The trails are waymarked and start from the layby bluebells. On a hot summer’s day there are patches of dappled just beyond the abbey car park. shade and in autumn the beech trees are a riot of seasonal colour. Walking trails Walking trail These walking trails all include a steep climb and take Cilgwyn Walk you to a viewpoint with a bench to enjoy the views. (2 miles, 3km, moderate) Big Trees Walk Cwm yr Efail Walk The Cilgwyn Walk is a circular waymarked trail which, although (1¼ miles, 2.2km, strenuous) (2½ miles, 4km, strenuous) fairly short, has some steep sections. It sets off on a gentle climb up the forest road with views over farmland before This trail passes through a The longest of the three trails turning onto a narrow grassy track through the woodland. former arboretum which is climbs steeply up forest roads The track winds past beech trees and majestic conifers as home to huge oak, ash, pine through Cwm yr Efail to the it climbs up to a pond and bench in a shady glade. The trail and spruce trees. spectacular viewpoint before then crosses the forest road and goes alongside a bank of Talley Views Walk winding its way downhill back old beech trees, full of bluebells in spring, before dropping (1¾ miles, 2.9km, strenuous) to the car park. back down to the forest road. This walk climbs steeply up a gorse-covered hill How to get here on a zig-zag path. Cilygwyn Wood is 3 miles south west of Llandovery. Take the A4069 from Llandovery to Llangadog. After 1 mile, turn left along on an unclassified road signposted How to get here to Myddfai and continue for another mile. At a junction Talley Woodlands are 12 miles west of Llandovery. continue straight ahead. After ½ mile, the entrance to From the A482 Lampeter to Llandovery road take the B4302 Cilgwyn Wood is on the left just after Cilgwyn Manor to Talley and Llandeilo. Follow the signs for Talley Abbey Farm. Please park carefully near the entrance leaving and park sensitively in the small layby near the woodland the gateways clear for access. entrance, just beyond the abbey car park. OS grid reference SN 752 297 OS grid reference SN 631 329 See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols See fold-out map for location of each place and key to symbols Long distance routes in mid Wales

Mid Wales is home to three long distance routes, each of which can be enjoyed in bitesize chunks. They are all open to walkers and some sections are open to cyclists and horse riders. Glyndŵr’s Way is the 135 mile National Trail from Knighton to Welshpool. It passes through open moorland, rolling farmland and woodland. Named after a 15th century Welsh prince, the route meanders through mid Wales in a horseshoe shape, passing small market towns and quiet villages. After reaching Machynlleth near the Dyfi estuary, it turns back east to Welshpool via Lake Vyrnwy.

Offa’s Dyke Path runs for At 870 miles long, the Wales 177 miles from Chepstow to Coast Path is the longest Prestatyn. This National Trail continuous path along a nation’s traces the border with England coastline. Signposted with unique and, in places, the spectacular blue and yellow dragon shell signs, earthwork constructed by King the route goes from Chepstow Offa in the th8 century to divide to Chester. The Ceredigion his Kingdom of Mercia from rival Coast Path along the clifftops of kingdoms. The central section mid Wales from Machynlleth to promises some of the most Cardigan is a dramatic part of the varied walking as it weaves Path. There are many stunning in and out of mid Wales and views and beautiful beaches along through the tranquil border the varied coastline of Cardigan region known as the Marches. Bay, home to the UK’s biggest pod of dolphins.

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fydd yn eich helpu i gadw’n gadw’n i helpu eich yn fydd paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be

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eraill sy’n mwynhau’r mwynhau’r sy’n eraill possibly steep paths and open country. Stout

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gymuned leol a phobl phobl a leol gymuned footwear and warm, water-proof clothing are

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Mae’r Côd Cefn Gwlad yn eich helpu i barchu, diogelu diogelu barchu, i helpu eich yn Gwlad Cefn Côd Mae’r Please also read the panel at the start of the walking trail

Dylech hefyd ddarllen y panel ar ddechrau’r llwybr cerdded llwybr ddechrau’r ar panel y ddarllen hefyd Dylech and then follow the trail’s waymarkers.

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A470 A490 Machynlleth Ymweld â gogledd neu 8 Y Drenewydd ganolbarth Cymru? A487 Newtown Cymrwch ein taflenni am leoedd 1 A489 i ymweld â nhw yn yr ardal, 3 neu lawrlwythwch gopi o 2 Llanidloes www.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru A4159 A44 Visiting north or south Wales? 6 Presteigne Pick up our leaflets about A4120 Llangurig Llanandras places to visit in the area, Aberystwyth 11 or download a copy from A470 12 www.naturalresources.wales 5 13

A485 B4343 Atgynhyrchwyd â chaniatâd yr Arolwg Ordnans 9 A44 ar ran Llyfrfa ei Mawrhydi. © Hawlfraint a hawliau cronfa ddata’r Goron 2019. Cedwir pob hawl. Rhif Trwydded yr Arolwg Ordnans 100019741 4 Reproduced by Permission of Ordnance Survey 7 on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and 10 database right 2019. Ordnance Survey Licence Tregaron number 100019741 A487 A482 A483 A485 Llanfair-ym-Muallt 14 Builth Wells Llanbedr Pont Ste an 15 Aberteiﬁ Lampeter 16 Llanwrtyd Y Gelli Gandryll Cardigan A475 A483 Wells Hay on Wye A484 B4337 A470 A482 A485 19 A487 17a 21 B4302 Llanymyddri 17b Llandovery A40 A470 A478 A484 B4310 A40 18 20 A479 A40 A40 Aberhonddu Brecon Caerfyrddin A40 A48 A40 Carmarthen Hwl ordd A483 A4069 A4067 A470 Haverfordwest A477 A465 Y Fenni Abergavenny

Rhyl A55 A55 A55 Dinbych A470 Bangor Denbigh Allwedd Key A5 Penfro Caernarfon Rhuthun Yr Wyddgrug Ruthin Mold Pembroke Beyws y Coed A487 A5

Wrecsam Parcio Ca Seiclo A5 Wrexham Llangollen Porthmadog Y Bala Parking Café Cycling Pwllheli A470 Parcio (tâl) Siop Llwybr becio mynydd

Abermaw Dolgellau Parking (charge) Shop AbertaMountainwe bike trail Barmouth A458 Y Trallwng Welshpool Parcio (hygyrch) Llwybr cerdded SwanseLlwybra rhedeg Casnewydd A470 A490 Machynlleth 8 Y Drenewydd Parking (accessible) Walking trail Running trail A487 Newport Newtown 1 A489 3 2 Llanidloes Canolfan Ymwelwyr Cyfeiriannu Llwybr marchogaeth A4159 A44 6 Presteigne A4120 Llangurig Llanandras M4 Aberystwyth 11 Visitor Centre Orienteering Horse riding trail A470 12 5 13 A485 B4343 Cyﬂeusterau hygyrch Croeso i gŵn Maes chwarae 9 A44 4 7 Tregaron 10 Dogs welcome A487 Caerdydd Accessible facilities Play area A482 A483 A485 Llanfair-ym-Muallt 14 Builth Wells Llanbedr Pont Ste an Lampeter 15 Cardi Aberteiﬁ Cuddfan bywyd gwyllt 16 Llanwrtyd Y Gelli Gandryll Toiledau Maes picnic Cardigan A475 A483 Wells Hay on Wye A484 B4337 A470 A482 A485 19 Wildlife hide A487 Toilets Picnic area 21 B4302 17a Llanymyddri 17b Llandovery A40 A470 A478 A484 B4310 A40 18 20 A479 A40 A40 Lle newid babanod Aberhonddu Brecon Caerfyrddin A40 A48 A40 Carmarthen Baby changing Hwl ordd A483 A4069 A4067 A470 Haverfordwest A477 A465 Y Fenni Abergavenny

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