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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 5/5)

About Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre is the main visitor facility in Ceredigion. It is located conveniently just off the A44 in a wonderful lakeside setting.

Red Kite feeding can be enjoyed here every day (weather permitting) at 3pm BST (2pm winter), offering spectacular views of the birds in a wild and wonderful setting.

Two scenic waymarked walks with breathtaking views begin at the Visitor Centre, as does the All Ability Barcud Trail giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The centre also has three single track mountain bike routes offering epic rides for the more adventurous, and a waymarked horse route.

Telephone: 01970 890453

Why not watch the aerial video for a flavour of what awaits you at Nant-yr-Arian.

How to get there:

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre is in Nant yr Arian. Ponterwyd is the nearest town or village.

Located 10 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44(T), just 2 miles from Ponterwyd.

The 525 bus from Aberystwyth - Ponterwyd/Llanidloes stops at the entrance to the car park.

OS Grid Reference: SN718813
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Postcode SY23 3AD (for satnav purposes)

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Toddlers play area

Facilities:

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Visitor Centre

Summer open 10am - 5pm Winter open 10am - dusk Telephone 01970 890694 for further information.
Refreshments

Light refreshments available including tempting sandwiches and cakes.

Activities

PicnicPlay AreaView Point
Walking The ridge top trail
The Miners trail
Barcud Trail
Cycling Syfydrin Trail
The Pendam Trail
Summit Mountain Bike Trail
HorseRiding.gif Open access on forest roads and bridleways.
Educational Guided walks/activities for educational groups on request.
Wildlife Activities Kite Country Centre and Feeding Station
Orienteering 4 courses available to suit all fitness levels.

Contact:

Gareth Owen
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0845 604 0845
e-mail: gareth.owen1@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Bob (5 Stars)
2/Jul/2009
I went to Bwlch Nant yr Arian as part of my biology fieldtrip. The play area was beautiful, the scenery was wonderful (all hills, gorgeous trees and water) and the cafe was spotless and served some good food. Definately worth a visit. The Kite feeding was the best bit though - imagine 150 birds encircling an area of the sky and being fed. Mesmerising. I'll be going there with my family.
Name: Sam Saunders (5 Stars)
2/Jun/2009
the whole complex was faultless. realy enjoyed my visit and cant wait to go back again.
Name: Sian (5 Stars)
11/May/2009
Amazing views, very clean visitor centre and great for young children - good quality play areas and they loved the Animal Puzzle Trail - perfect for my 3,5 and 8 year olds. Good food in Cafe. Can't wait to go back to try some of the walks.
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