It’s time to explore beautiful Mid Wales!
And local tourism chiefs are saying there is no better place to relax and become immersed in beautiful countryside and spectacular scenery than Mid Wales, the rural heartland of Wales which offers something for everyone.
From the rivers, lakes and mountains of Powys and the Brecon Beacons National Park to the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline, the Cambrian Mountains and the foothills of Snowdonia, the region is packed with places and things to see and do.
National Resources Wales’ woodland trails and National Nature Reserves (NRW) in Mid Wales have remained open over the most recent lockdown period, with social distancing measures in place.
With more people expected to explore beyond their local surroundings, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging visitors to adhere to the Countryside Code and follow six steps to ensure their return to the great Welsh outdoors is a safe and enjoyable experience for themselves and communities. The message is: respect, protect and enjoy the natural environment of Wales.
Before they visit, visitors are asked to:
- Plan ahead - check what is open and closed before you set out. Pack hand sanitiser and face masks.
- Avoid the crowds – choose a quiet place to visit. Make a ‘plan B’ in case your destination is too busy when you arrive.
While at the destination, visitors are asked to:
- Park responsibly – respect the local community by using car parks. Do not park on verges or block emergency access routes.
- Follow guidance – comply with site signs and Covid 19 safety measures to enjoy your visit safely.
- Take your litter home – protect wildlife and the environment by leaving no trace of your visit.
- Follow the Countryside Code – stick to trails, leave gates as you find them, keep dogs under control, bag and bin dog poo and do not light fires.
For those seeking a family day out, there is Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, near Aberystwyth, which has red kite feeding every day, easy walking trails, including one suitable for pushchairs, a new off-road cycle trail and a takeaway service from the café.
Closer to home, the Hafren Forest, near Llanidloes (right), has an eight-mile walk to the source of the River Severn.
Further north, near Dolgellau, is Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, a famous mountain bike centre with trails for all abilities as well as walks, picnic sites and a takeaway service from the café.
Visitors who use wheelchairs can enjoy two very different trails in Mid Wales. Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, near Tregaron, has a wheelchair accessible boardwalk over a vast raised bog and Hafren Forest’s waterfall walks include a wheelchair accessible boardwalk to a viewing area over cascades.
For those wishing to explore off the beaten track, Mid Wales has a selection of woodlands to choose from.
The Foel Friog picnic site in Dyfi Forest, near Machynlleth, is the starting point for a short but steep walk with superb views over the Dyfi valley and estuary. Pont Llogel in Dyfnant Forest has an easy riverside stroll through woodland and is tucked away in a hamlet not far from Lake Vyrnwy. The Arch, near Aberystwyth, provides walks through huge beech trees with views over hills and Radnor Forest (Fishpools car park), near Knighton has a woodland walk with valley views.
Nature lovers could also head for Dyfi National Nature Reserve, near Aberystwyth, to enjoy displays of spring flowers in the dunes and perhaps spot one of the reptiles that live here, including the common lizard, sand lizard, adder and grass snake.
For more information on each site, go to: https://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/ or check out https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/ for a full range of things to see and do and places to stay in Mid Wales.
Yo can read the Countryside Code at https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/the-countryside-codes/the-countryside-code/?lang=en
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