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Barcud Trail

About Barcud Trail

This scenic trail is suitable for all abilities. There are no steps or stiles and the gradient is 10% or less with resting bays on uphill sections. The trail takes you around the edge of the Lake where daily Kite feeding takes place (weather permitting). Other birds often seen during Kite feeding include Herons, Buzzards and Ravens. You may be lucky enough to spot our unusual white Red Kite.

How to get there:

Barcud Trail can be started from Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre 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: SN 718 813
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Wildlife

Birds: We have information about Red kite

VIEWING THE DAILY RED KITE FEEDING AT NANT YR ARIAN VISITOR CENTRE

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre Facilities.
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Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
self explanatory all ability route
Length of trail:
2/3 (two-thirds) miles
Approximate time of trail:
1/2 hour
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Gareth Owen
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0300 068 0300
e-mail: gareth.owen1

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Calorie Counted Trail Guide 1,106kb PDF


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