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 permiting) 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 waymaked horse route. Telephone 01970 890453.

The ridge top trail
The Miners trail
Barcud Trail

Cycling trails

Syfydrin Trail
The Pendam Trail
Summit Mountain Bike Trail

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

OS Grid Reference: SN718813

Facilities:

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

Activities

	The ridge top trail The Miners trail Barcud Trail
	Syfydrin Trail The Pendam Trail Summit Mountain Bike Trail
	Open access on forest roads and bridleways.
	Guided walks/activities for educational groups on request.
	Kite Country Centre and Feeding Station
	4 courses available to suit all fitness levels.

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