The Miners trail

 

The trail starts at the Visitor Centre and winds along the head of the valley, following a leat which once carried water from Llyn Pendam to power the old lead mines at Cwmbrwyno. Kestrels, Buzzards, Ravens, and the majestic Red kite may be seen here, soaring in the strong upcurrents which rise from the fertile valleys. A short steep climb crosses a hillside clad in purple Heather and rich green Bilberry and descends through Larch woodlands planted in the early 1960's, to Pond Llwyernog where you may rest at the water's edge before returning to the Visitor Centre. Red kite feeding takes place on the shore of the lake near the Visitor Centre daily at 3pm BST (2pm winter).

How to get there:

The Miners 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, two miles west of Ponterwyd. The 525 bus from Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd stops at the entrance to the car park

OS Grid Reference: SN718813

Birds: We have information about Red kite

Habitats: We have information about Pinewood