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Miles of unspoilt coastline, adorned with award winning beaches overlooked by the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia in the north.
Part of Tregaron Trails - Twm Town Walk Start / Finish: Talbot Hotel, Tregaron SN680597 Suitable for most walkers, energetic children. Dogs on lead round livestock. Distance: 5.5km (3.5 miles) Time: 2 hours
Walk Route: Part of Tregaron Trails - Twm Town Walk
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Miles: 4
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre sits at the head of a dramatic valley and has commanding views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. All of the walking trails are waymarked and start from the visitor centre.
Take a walk along the Nature trail and see the spectacular 300ft waterfalls with the 3 bridges, built one on top of the other. Alternatively you can take a short 10 minute walk to see the unique three bridges built one on top of another.
This unique nature trail brings Shakespeare's words to life as it links his words back to the animals and plants which inspired them; while taking you on a memorable journey along this magical and enchanting trail.
Follow some of the original miners' paths around this attractive woodland and discover the Castle Grogwynion Iron Age Hillfort, the Grogwynion Falls, an amazing variety of trees, and a dam dating from the 19th Century.
- Miles: 2
In or near Devil's Bridge (2 miles, 3 km)
Go for a walk along the lower part of the valley catching a glimse of the waterfalls through the trees. There are several linking tracks that make for shorter alternatives. Start: Picnic Site
- Access: Cwm Rhaeadr Picnic Site
- Duration: 90 Mins
- Miles: 2
In or near Llandovery (19 miles, 31 km)
A new route to the source has recently been opened. Follow the white waymarkers. When reaching the forest boundary the final section of the Source of the Severn trail is via a stone path which passes through moorland.(7miles, 4.5hours)
- Access: Rhydybenwch Picnic Site
- Duration: 4.5hours
- Miles: 7
In or near Llanidloes (9 miles, 15 km)
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
Walk Route: Strenuous
- Miles: 7
Part of 'Spirit of the Miners' Walks Open fields, steep woodland trails, 3 river crossings Start/Finish: SN738767 - Devils Bridge Suitable for: Moderately fit walkers Grade: Moderate Distance: 110K/6M Time: 3hrs
Walk Route: Part of "Spirit of the Miners Walks"
- Access: Devils Bridge SN738767
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Miles: 6
In or near Devil's Bridge (4 miles, 6 km)
The Dyfi Forest is located mainly to the north of the Afon Dyfi between Dolgellau to the north and Machynlleth to the south. Dyfi is a 6000ha forest - a spectacular landscape well worth exploring.
In or near Machynlleth (17 miles, 27 km)
Part of Tregaron Trails - Cors Caron Walk Start/Finish: Cors Caron Car Park SN692625 Suitable for fit and experienced walkers. Dogs are not permitted on this walk Distance: 6.5 kilometres/4 miles Time: 2-3 hours
Walk Route: Part of Tregaron Trails - Cors Caron Walk
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Miles: 4
The Elan Valley Trail is a linear path following the line of the old Birmingham Corporation Railway. The trail starts in Cwmdauddwr, just west of Rhayader and finishes 13 km (8 miles) further up the Elan Valley at Craig Goch Dam.
Walk Route: Moderate
- Access: Traffic free. Tarmac & gravel
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Miles: 9
The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1km/20M footpath and cycle route linking Tregaron & Aberystwyth. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western Railway line. Start: Aberystwyth SN584812 Finish: Tregaron SN679597
In or near Ystrad Meurig (6 miles, 10 km)
Start: Borth High Street Grid Reference: SN 608 901 Distance: Walk A: 4.4 km – 2.7 miles Walk B: 10.7 km – 6.6 miles Grade: Easy Terrain: Roads, firm tracks, sand and shingle Maps: OS Explorer – OL 23 & 213
In or near Borth (15 miles, 24 km)
RSPB Ynys-hir Mid Wales, the perfect place on The Coastal Way to unwind amongst stunning wild spaces and spectacular views. For keen wildlife watchers to wild families, amongst the various trails and hides there is something for everyone.
Start: Centre for Alternative Technology (C.A.T) car park Grid Reference: SH 754 044 Distance: 7.1 km – 4.4 miles Grade: Moderate (some steep sections) Terrain: Firm tracks, roads and open grassland Maps: OS Explorer OL23 or 215
Walk Route: Moderate
- Miles: 5
In or near Machynlleth (19 miles, 31 km)
The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1km/20M footpath and cycle route linking Tregaron & Aberystwyth. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western Railway line. Start: Aberystwyth SN584812 Finish: Tregaron SN679597
In or near Aberystwyth (14 miles, 22 km)
