Blaenyrorfa Holidays

Hear the call of the great outdoors? Cors Caron Nature Reserve should hit the spot (15 minutes’ drive to the main entrance). This wondrous wetland has bird hides that overlook a mix of habitats, including reedbeds, grasslands, woodlands, rivers and ponds. Also in the Teifi valley, Strata Florida Abbey and its surrounding countryside are particularly scenic (15 minutes). The gentle 3.5-mile walk from here to Pontrhydfendigaid makes a rewarding ramble.  Slightly further afield, Devil’s Bridge Falls on the Mynach and Rheidol rivers is home to three spectacular bridges and a 90-metre cascade. Visitors here can pick up the narrow-gauge steam train that runs through the countryside all the way to Aberystwyth (journey time one hour). This splendid town (25 minutes’ drive from site) is full of old-school seaside charms, including a promenade, castle, local history museum and an array of independent eateries. Nine miles to the east of Aberystwyth (or 30 minutes from site), Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre has far-reaching views over the Cambrian Mountains and Cardigan Bay. Curious about Wale's national bird of prey? Here you can get up close and personal with red kites, which are fed by rangers here daily.