Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
About Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Survival Skills weekend. Please get in touch for further info.
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.
There is at least one ranger on-site every day during opening hours.
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/
What's on in Nant yr Arian
July
- Junior Rangers Wednesday 29 July 2009
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Wednesday 26 August 2009
August
- Junior Rangers Wednesday 29 July 2009
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Wednesday 26 August 2009 - Ponterwyd and District Art Club Exhibition Saturday 29 August 2009 to Monday 31 August 2009

Facilities:







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Summer open 10am - 5pm Winter open 10am - dusk Telephone 01970 890694 for further information. |
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Light refreshments available including tempting sandwiches and cakes. |
Activities


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The ridge top trail The Miners trail Barcud Trail |
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Syfydrin Trail The Pendam Trail Summit Mountain Bike Trail |
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Open access on forest roads and bridleways. |
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Guided walks/activities for educational groups on request. |
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Kite Country Centre and Feeding Station |
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4 courses available to suit all fitness levels. |
Contact:
Gareth Owen-
0845 604 0845
e-mail: gareth.owen1@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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