attraction

Bwlch Nant Yr Arian

Lake and red kite feeding viewing area
Perched on a hilltop nine miles from Aberystwyth, Bwlch Nant yr Arian is famous for feeding red kites daily. Range of waymarked trails for walking, mountain biking, running and horse-riding. Mountain bike skills park. Play area.

Attraction Information

Get in touch

Location:
Ponterwyd, Ponterwyd, Near Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AD
Telephone:
0300 065 3000
Email:
enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Website:
https://naturalresources.wales/bwlchnantyrarian

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Facilities

  • Accessibility Facilities
  • Children Welcome
  • Connection/transfer to public transport
  • Pets Accepted

Features

  • National Forest

Take a look around

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Giant's Chair on walking trail
Giant's Chair on walking trail
Aberystwyth
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Viewpoint on walking trail
Viewpoint on walking trail
Aberystwyth
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Red kite feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Red kite feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Aberystwyth
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Walking in forest at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Walking in forest at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Aberystwyth
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Walking at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Walking at Bwlch Nant yr Arian
Aberystwyth
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Choice of mountain bike trails
Choice of mountain bike trails
Aberystwyth
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Mountain bike trails for all levels of rider
Mountain bike trails for all levels of rider
Aberystwyth
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Running trails
Running trails
Aberystwyth

About Bwlch Nant Yr Arian

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre is the starting point for a range of waymarked trails for walkers, mountain bikers, runners and horse riders.

It is well-known for its long-established tradition of feeding red kites every day.

The walking trails start from the visitor centre car park and are of different lengths. The trail around the lake to the viewing area for the red kite feeding is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

The mountain bike trails start from the visitor centre car park. The trails have been graded for difficulty and range from a family-friendly route to trails for experienced riders.
The running trails follow forest roads and singletrack paths and offer an introduction to trail running.

Walking trails with views
Walking trails with views

The circular horse riding trail follows forest roads, public roads and trails, and has views over Cardigan Bay and Pumlumon Fawr.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please read the information panel at the start of the trails to make sure you pick a trail that’s right for you.

This site is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

For full details about the red kite feeding and visitor facilities (including any temporary changes or closures) please go to the Natural Resources Wales website.

Location

52.41462, -3.88531

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