Forester's Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Devils Bridge Falls is a world famous tourist attraction in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and 12 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth. These unique waterfalls have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th century, including William Wordsworth who wrote about the “Torrent at the Devil’s Bridge”. Today, the Falls Nature Trail provides a unique opportunity to see this great natural feature in the Rheidol Gorge.
The Waterfalls and Punchbowl are open all year.
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Devil's Bridge Falls
WoodlandsDevils Bridge Falls is a world famous tourist attraction in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and 12 miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth. These unique waterfalls have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th century, including William Wordsworth who wrote about the “Torrent at the Devil’s Bridge”. Today, the Falls Nature Trail provides a unique opportunity to see this great natural feature in the Rheidol Gorge.
The Waterfalls and Punchbowl are open all year.
Nant-y-moch Reservoir is situated in the Cambrian Mountains in northern Ceredigion, Wales, near Pumlumon. The reservoir which flooded a part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters derives its name from a stream, the Nant-y-moch, which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot. The dam is about three miles north of the village of Ponterwyd. The reservoir forms part of the Cwm Rheidol hydroelectric power scheme and the headwaters of the reservoir include the source of the River Rheidol.
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Nant-y-Moch Reservoir
Nant-y-moch Reservoir is situated in the Cambrian Mountains in northern Ceredigion, Wales, near Pumlumon. The reservoir which flooded a part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters derives its name from a stream, the Nant-y-moch, which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot. The dam is about three miles north of the village of Ponterwyd. The reservoir forms part of the Cwm Rheidol hydroelectric power scheme and the headwaters of the reservoir include the source of the River Rheidol.
Situated high in the ancient Cambrian Mountains, the Silver Mountain Experience offers an exciting and fun day out for the whole family, involving mysterious forests and long abandoned mine workings.
Features of the attraction include the Black Chasm, regarded as the scariest underground experience in Wales, where creatures from your worst nightmares dwell in the darkness! Those of a nervous disposition beware.
For younger members of the family try the magical Woo Hoo Wood and explore the tunnels where the Grovels live. There is also fun to be had in the Silver River play area.
Visitors can also go down a real 18th-century silver mine on the Miners Trail and gain a fascinating insight into mining life of the time. The trail begins with the Silver Mine exhibition.
The Silver Mountain Experience is also ideal for schools or group visits, with friendly and knowledgeable guides on hand to answer questions.
Be aware that the temperature in the mine can be very chilly, at any time of year, so it is a good idea to have warm clothing as well as stout footwear.
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Silver Mountain Experience
Situated high in the ancient Cambrian Mountains, the Silver Mountain Experience offers an exciting and fun day out for the whole family, involving mysterious forests and long abandoned mine workings.
Features of the attraction include the Black Chasm, regarded as the scariest underground experience in Wales, where creatures from your worst nightmares dwell in the darkness! Those of a nervous disposition beware.
For younger members of the family try the magical Woo Hoo Wood and explore the tunnels where the Grovels live. There is also fun to be had in the Silver River play area.
Visitors can also go down a real 18th-century silver mine on the Miners Trail and gain a fascinating insight into mining life of the time. The trail begins with the Silver Mine exhibition.
The Silver Mountain Experience is also ideal for schools or group visits, with friendly and knowledgeable guides on hand to answer questions.
Be aware that the temperature in the mine can be very chilly, at any time of year, so it is a good idea to have warm clothing as well as stout footwear.
Perched on a hilltop near Aberystwyth, Bwlch Nant yr Arian is famous for feeding red kites daily. Range of waymarked walking, mountain biking, running and horse-riding trails and a mountain bike skills park. Café, shop and play area.
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Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
Perched on a hilltop near Aberystwyth, Bwlch Nant yr Arian is famous for feeding red kites daily. Range of waymarked walking, mountain biking, running and horse-riding trails and a mountain bike skills park. Café, shop and play area.
Fishing in Wales Dinas Reservoir Dinas Reservoir is 38 acres with wild brown trout, supplemented with stocked brown and rainbow trout. It is a deep, steep sided hydro power reservoir, however access to the banks is easy. There are good falls of terrestrial insects in the summer months including coch-y-bonddu beetles.
Dinas Reservoir
Fishing in Wales Dinas Reservoir Dinas Reservoir is 38 acres with wild brown trout, supplemented with stocked brown and rainbow trout. It is a deep, steep sided hydro power reservoir, however access to the banks is easy. There are good falls of terrestrial insects in the summer months including coch-y-bonddu beetles.
Cader Idris is a mountain in the historic county of Meirionnydd, Wales (or Gwynedd council area for local government purposes). It lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers, is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
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Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Cader Idris is a mountain in the historic county of Meirionnydd, Wales (or Gwynedd council area for local government purposes). It lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers, is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
Constitution Hill is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town.
The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements Borth and Clarach to the north. The site provides good views of the Aberystwyth, and the sightline extends as far as Snowdonia National Park and north Pembrokeshire.
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Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town.
The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements Borth and Clarach to the north. The site provides good views of the Aberystwyth, and the sightline extends as far as Snowdonia National Park and north Pembrokeshire.
Housed in a beautifully preserved Edwardian theatre and is situated in the heart of Aberystwyth, near the seafront.
The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old and everyone in between.
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Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
Housed in a beautifully preserved Edwardian theatre and is situated in the heart of Aberystwyth, near the seafront.
The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old and everyone in between.
Hafod's most celebrated owner, Thomas Johnes (1748-1816), built a new house in this remote location and laid out its grounds in a manner suited to displaying its natural beauties in sympathy with the 'Picturesque principles' fashionable at the time, with circuit walks allowing the visitor to enjoy a succession of views and experiences. Johnes also used the land for farming, forestry, and gardening, in each case trying out new ideas and experimental methods. Hafod became an essential destination for the early tourist in Wales.
Today the Hafod estate occupies some 200 hectares of the Ystwyth valley and surrounding hills. Natural Resources Wales, in partnership with the Hafod Trust, manage the estate to conserve and restore the historic landscape, protect its important habitats and provide access and enjoyment for walkers by recreating Johne's path network.
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Hafod Estate
Hafod's most celebrated owner, Thomas Johnes (1748-1816), built a new house in this remote location and laid out its grounds in a manner suited to displaying its natural beauties in sympathy with the 'Picturesque principles' fashionable at the time, with circuit walks allowing the visitor to enjoy a succession of views and experiences. Johnes also used the land for farming, forestry, and gardening, in each case trying out new ideas and experimental methods. Hafod became an essential destination for the early tourist in Wales.
Today the Hafod estate occupies some 200 hectares of the Ystwyth valley and surrounding hills. Natural Resources Wales, in partnership with the Hafod Trust, manage the estate to conserve and restore the historic landscape, protect its important habitats and provide access and enjoyment for walkers by recreating Johne's path network.
City/town information
Aberaeron, previously anglicized as Aberayron, is a town, a community and an electoral ward, situated between Aberystwyth and Cardigan in Ceredigion, Wales. Ceredigion County Council offices are based in Aberaeron. The name of the town is Welsh, translating to mouth of the Aeron, derived from the Middle Welsh aer, "slaughter", which gave its name to Aeron, who is believed to have been a Welsh god of war. It is a beautiful coastal town and is also a must see with its quirky shops and cafes.
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Aberaeron
Aberaeron, previously anglicized as Aberayron, is a town, a community and an electoral ward, situated between Aberystwyth and Cardigan in Ceredigion, Wales. Ceredigion County Council offices are based in Aberaeron. The name of the town is Welsh, translating to mouth of the Aeron, derived from the Middle Welsh aer, "slaughter", which gave its name to Aeron, who is believed to have been a Welsh god of war. It is a beautiful coastal town and is also a must see with its quirky shops and cafes.
New Quay is a seaside town in Ceredigion, Wales, with a resident population of around 1,200 people, reducing to 1,082 at the 2011 census. Located 19 miles south-west of Aberystwyth on Cardigan Bay with a harbour and large sandy beaches, it lies on the Ceredigion Coast Path, and remains a popular seaside resort and traditional fishing town.
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New Quay
New Quay is a seaside town in Ceredigion, Wales, with a resident population of around 1,200 people, reducing to 1,082 at the 2011 census. Located 19 miles south-west of Aberystwyth on Cardigan Bay with a harbour and large sandy beaches, it lies on the Ceredigion Coast Path, and remains a popular seaside resort and traditional fishing town.
Borth, is a village and seaside resort in Ceredigion, Mid Wales, 7 miles north of Aberystwyth on the Ceredigion Coast Path. The community includes the settlement of Ynyslas. The population was 1,399 in 2011. From being largely Welsh-speaking, the village has become anglicized: over 54 per cent of its residents were born in England. According to both the 1991 and 2001 censuses, 43 per cent of the residents of Borth were primarily Welsh-speakers.
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Borth
Borth, is a village and seaside resort in Ceredigion, Mid Wales, 7 miles north of Aberystwyth on the Ceredigion Coast Path. The community includes the settlement of Ynyslas. The population was 1,399 in 2011. From being largely Welsh-speaking, the village has become anglicized: over 54 per cent of its residents were born in England. According to both the 1991 and 2001 censuses, 43 per cent of the residents of Borth were primarily Welsh-speakers.
Ynyslas is a small Welsh village about 1.5 miles north of Borth and 8 miles north of Aberystwyth, within the county of Ceredigion. It is sandwiched between a long sandy beach in Cardigan Bay and the beach in the Dyfi Estuary. The area between the sea and the estuary beach is made up of the Ynyslas Sand Dunes which are part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and home to many rare plants and animals. The sands of the estuary beach can be driven onto and parked upon. The nature reserve has a visitor center with toilets and a small shop. At the start of some BBC 1 programmes it shows people flying kites on sand dunes, and this was filmed at Ynyslas.
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Ynyslas
Ynyslas is a small Welsh village about 1.5 miles north of Borth and 8 miles north of Aberystwyth, within the county of Ceredigion. It is sandwiched between a long sandy beach in Cardigan Bay and the beach in the Dyfi Estuary. The area between the sea and the estuary beach is made up of the Ynyslas Sand Dunes which are part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and home to many rare plants and animals. The sands of the estuary beach can be driven onto and parked upon. The nature reserve has a visitor center with toilets and a small shop. At the start of some BBC 1 programmes it shows people flying kites on sand dunes, and this was filmed at Ynyslas.
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For an Ultimate Comfort and experience;
Winter;
Waterproofs, boots, wellies, torch,warm clothing, slippers and dressing gown for a warm and cosy stay, towels, games, magazines, a book to read !
Summer;
Sun Cream, sun lotion, insect repellant, hats, light but long countryside clothing , light summer walking boots or trainers, binoculars for wildlife spotting, telescope for star gazing, games, magazines and a book or two to read since the day light is longer!
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Aberystwyth Art Center
Always check Aberystwyth Art Centre's "What's On" section online. There may be an event ,Ballet, Film ,Theater or an exhibition that you might like to go and see!
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Taxi , Bus & Car ride to Ponterwyd where your Luxury Pod is
There are 3 ways to travel to Ponterwyd ...
Bus Station is situated by the train stain and no 525 , X47 will take 28 min to get to Ponterwyd from Aberystwyth town. Then you have about 3/4 mile walk to do to get to your pod.
Taxi is 17min and will be ranging from £27-£35
Car is 17min and will cost £2-£3 in fuel which doesn't include your car hiring fees if you do!