Owned by the Forestry Commission, the Bwlch
Nant yr Arian centre is set in a stunning lakeside
setting overlooking the Melindwr Valley with
the Ceredigion coastline in the distance. As
well as the scenery, the main attraction has
to be the Red Kite. Red Kite Feeding sessions
are held across the lake all year round, at
2pm in the winter and 3pm in the summer. During
the winter months, you can see up to 100 Kites
reeling around and about 40 in the summer.There
are also resident pairs of kites in the area
so the chances of seeing this once rare bird
of prey are very high at any time.
You can also see Buzzards and Ravens here,
as well as the occasional Peregrine Falcon or
Goshawk. On the lake itself, there are various
wildfowl such as Grebe and Coots.
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Lakeside Trail suitable
for all ages, for wheechairs and pushchairs
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Short Circular Walk 1.5miles
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Long Circular Walk -
5.5 mile
There are also three mountain
bike trails here - ranked
among the best in Britain - and two bridle
paths (5miles and 23 miles). As well as a
visitor centre with information on local wildlife,
the centre has a
tearoom and a small outdoor
play area for
children.
Address
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, Llywernog,
Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AD.
Directions
On the A44 Aberystwyth Llangurig road, about
10 miles east of Aberystwyth. It's well
sign-posted and, if you're using public
transport, the 501 bus from Aberystwyth
to Ponterwyd stops at the entrance to the
car park.
Telephone
01970 890694
Opening
Times: April September:
10am - 5pm every day.October March: 11am
til dusk every day.
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