Mid and West Wales: All Listings 

'The Town Trail records 22 places of historic interest within the town, each shown by a brass plaque.'

Member of the Ramblers - Ceredigion Area Grouping

'Ann Griffiths (1776 - 1805) was a Calvinistic Methodist hymn writer who lived the majority of her life in Dolanog, near Welshpool. Many people travel to the remote area to visit the places associated with her life and work. This 7 mile walk takes in a variety of landscapes from river valley and gorge through meadow and woodland to forestry plantation and bare hilltop ...The walk is distinguished by its "open bible" on the way marked signs.'

Visit Mid Wales

'Following the River Arrow from its source in the uplands of Powys, descending through Herefordshire hill country via Newchurch to Kington, and finally, through black and white villages of Pembridge and Eardisland to Leominster.'

'Brechfa Forest covers some 6500 hectares and is looked after by Forestry Commission Wales [now Natural Resources Wales] for the benefit of people, wildlife and timber production. There are walking and mountain bike trails for you to enjoy.'

Discover Carmarthenshire

'Little can match the enjoyment of striding along our open ridges, strolling along our peaceful towpaths or exploring our beautiful, sun-dappled woods. The Brecon Beacons National Park is full of wonderful places, guaranteed to give you a sense of exhilaration and freedom ... Within our park, there are walks for all levels of ability, with varied landscapes to choose from ...'

Brecon Beacons Park Society

'The Brecon Beacons Park Society organises guided walks throughout the year. Non-members welcome.'

Website includes: A selection of walks designed for you by Society Members ... Details of some of the long distance trails in the area ... Details of the Society's navigation courses held throughout the year.

Brecon Beacons Park Society

Brecon Beacons National Park

Member of the Ramblers - Ceredigion Area Grouping

'Maps of some of the circular and linear walks and hikes for you to enjoy around Cardigan Bay. Follow the links to download the maps, which come complete with useful information on special points of interest along the way.'

Cardigan Bay Coast and Country

Member of the U3A - Mid and West Wales Grouping

Member of the Ramblers - Carmarthenshire Area Grouping

Six walks around and about Carmarthen Town Centre: 'Many of the walks given can be lengthened as walking ability improves ... These additional streets only take an extra 5 - 20 minutes to walk and are just as quick and much healthier than jumping in a taxi or on a bus.'

Urbanwalks

'The Celtic Way is a long-distance walk from West Wales, through South Wales and into Wessex and the West of England in the United Kingdom.'

Wikipedia

'Follows the spectacular and varied coastline of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales. Stunning scenery, picturesque villages and a wealth of wildlife - including the highest numbers of dolphin sightings in the UK - make Ceredigion a perfect place for a week's coastal walking.'

Ceredigion County Council

'The network of public paths offers an excellent way to explore Ceredigion. The diverse countryside offers a range of opportunities for the walker, from gentle coastal walks to rugged mountain hikes ...'

'The Forum is a voluntary body with up to 22 members, appointed following advertising, which represents land managers and owners, users of land and those with other interests. The Forum advises the local authority and other bodies on access and recreation issues.'

Ceredigion County Council

'To get information from the Interactive Map such as route numbers and status of routes simply click once on any desired public right of way on the map and a table will come up with key information.'

Ceredigion County Council

'The Botanical Gardens house one of Wales' premier plant collections, with spectacular herbaceous borders and large glasshouses ... There is something to see throughout the year. The herbaceous borders are a fantastic sight from late March until mid October, and even during the harsh winter months the garden has lots to offer with up to 200 different plants having been seen in flower during the Christmas season. As this garden is set within the tranquil surroundings of Singleton Park, it is a very relaxing place to come and browse or gain inspiration for your own garden. There are plenty of places to sit and admire the delightful views.'

Friends of the City of Swansea Botanical Complex

'Our aim is to make Crickhowell an even better place to walk, stay, eat, drink, shop and to take in our fascinating history and abundant wildlife. Our area is blessed with some of the best walking country in the UK, with historical interest all around and great facilities for visitors, including the annual Crickhowell Walking Festival and excellent hospitality providers. We want to see visitors come and stay in and around Crickhowell, to enjoy and respect our countryside and to come back again and again – you will love your time here, go home refreshed and start planning your next visit!'

Visit Crickhowell

'Takes place around the beginning of March each year and lasts nine days. It consists of a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guides.' Usually held Late February - Early March.

'The Crychan Forest and neighbouring Halfway Forest is set in beautiful countryside nestling between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains. Here miles of waymarked trails take you through tranquil grassy gorges, along old drover’s routes and past cascading waterfalls, taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains of Mid Wales. The Forest is beautifully situated at the gateway of the Cambrian mountains, on the border of the Brecon Beacons National Park ... Access onto the Epynt Way can be made at 3 locations from the waymarked trails in Crychan Forest. This greatly increases the opportunity for exploring the area, the open country of the military ranges provides a contrast to the forest environment.'

Crychan Forest Association

'Whether you want to stride out over Plynlimon Mountain in the historic footsteps of George Borrow, stroll through the enchanted Hafod Estate, get close enough to feed the majestic Red Kite or just relax in the breath taking countryside, the Pumlumon area is the place for you.'

Member of the Ramblers - Carmarthenshire Area Grouping

'Nestled in a gorgeous corner of south west Wales is a walkers' paradise just waiting to be discovered. Come walking in Carmarthenshire and you will be stepping into a county of breathtaking beauty with a rural and coastal scene guaranteed to stop you in your tracks.'

'Enjoy the magnificent views of the estuary, Dylan's boathouse, the Gower, north Devon, Caldey Island and Tenby.'

Bob Stevens

'Runs through places associated with the poet Dylan Thomas in Ceredigion, west Wales. It was officially opened by Aeronwy Thomas, in July 2003. The trail is marked by blue plaques and information boards in Lampeter, Aberaeron, and New Quay.'

Wikipedia

Member of the Ramblers - Powys Area Grouping

'The purpose of the Trail is to improve access to the Elan Valley and its countryside, particularly for the less-able. The trail between Craig Gooch and Pen y Garreg is classed as a bridleway. The rest of the route however is a permissive route agreed by the landowners, namely Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and Powys County Council and does not follow a right of way.' However, the Leaping Stiles Website where this Trail was described could no longer be referenced. So I have referenced an alternative Trail.

Elan Valley Trust

'Set up to save some much-loved youth hostels in the Elenydd for future generations. The Elenydd is an area in the southern Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, between Llanwrtyd Wells and Tregaron. It is a wild and beautiful place, with silence broken only by a gurgling stream, the bleating of sheep or the call of a bird. It is a wonderful area for outdoor activities like walking and cycling, an ideal place to escape from the pressures of the modern world ... '

Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust

'Permissive path which follows the boundary of the Sennybridge Training Area and is available for use at all times by walkers, horse riders and cyclists ... As indicated by the presence of red flags, Sennybridge Defence Training Area (SENTA) is a danger area closed to the public under military by-laws. The Ministry of Defence allows public access to the area by means of the Epynt Way, a permissive bridleway encircling SENTA and normally open to the public at all times, regardless of Red Flag status.'

The Epynt Way Association

'A series of nine leaflets has been published to help you to get more out of Fforest Fawr Geopark. Each Geotrail introduces you to one of the natural and man-made landscapes of this area. Some are easy strolls, others are more physically demanding. There are some that focus on the underlying rocks, others that look at how man has shaped the place.'

'Visit our fabulous flagship nature reserve - the farm time forgot! ... Follow the walking trails through meadows peppered with anthills, look out over the valley with its glorious views and spot a dipper on the River Marteg as it tumbles down through the reserve and over the waterfalls ...'

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

'An entertaining and informative tour of an outstanding landscape in the north Cambrians, taking in the superb viewpoint of Foel Fadian and the two very different lakes of Glaslyn and Bugeilyn.'

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

'It begins at Knighton on the English border and meanders through the open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forest of Mid Wales, through the town of Machynlleth, which was the capital of Wales in 1404, finishing by the Montgomeryshire Canal in Welshpool.'

National Trails

'WalkingThe Golden Road is a stirring experience. It takes you along the Preseli ridge across wild moorland following a route that is said to date back to the Neolithic period, 5000 years ago.'

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

'Gower was the first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With cliffs and woodlands ringed by sparkling beaches, this tongue of land is so adored by walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers, it’s been scooping awards ever since.'

This is Gower Audio Trail [Audio Trails]

'There are a total of 24 individual commons on Gower covering over 70 square kilometres and constituting 50% of the total land area of the Gower Peninsula ... Historically, most areas of common land in Wales have been open for public access with the consent of the landowner. In May 2005 the Countryside Rights of Way Act (CRoW) established common land, mountain, moor, heath and down as open access land where people can walk in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Wales. These areas are clearly marked on Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps.'

Gower Commons

Usually held Early September.

'It was always designed to take the walker away from the more popular coastal areas and to introduce the quieter but no less interesting aspects of inland Gower. At 56 km length, the route extends from Worms Head Rhossili across the lordship of Gower to Penlle'r Castell high on Mynydd y Gwair.'

The Gower Society

'Hafod Uchtryd, 12 miles south-east of Aberystwyth, is recognised as one of the finest examples in Europe of a Picturesque landscape ... Five way-marked walks, of varying length and difficulty, enable visitors to explore the Hafod landscape on foot. All are signed from the church car park, where a guide map can be purchased from a dispensing machine (takes 2 x £1 coins). The guide map is also available from Tourist Information Centres, by post from the Estate Office, or through this website ...'

The Hafod Trust

'Hay Tours is about bringing the fascinating stories of Hay's history to life. The people, the places and the landscape from Medieval times right up to the present. Tours are designed to be fun, informative and friendly and take 1-2 hours to complete depending on the route.'

Hay History Group

'Our visitors' centre and well-stocked shop are the ideal places to start your visit. Join a trail through the woodland and birds are soon all around you ...'

RSPB

Lake Vyrnwy Tourism

Member of the Ramblers - Ceredigion Area Grouping

'Landsker is an old Norse word for frontier. The route explores the rural area on the Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire border from Llanboidy and Efailwen in the north via Canaston Bridge on the Daugleddau to Landshipping and Lawrenny in the south, returning via Reynalton and Ludchurch ... The route is shown on Ordnance Survey maps and it is waymarked by a Celtic cross within a brown upright arrow.'

'Our members belong to the LDWA who live along the Welsh Marches and in the English Counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire.'

'The trail takes you around the town to 12 different boards, each board highlighting key buildings and their architectural features. Each board also relates some of the town's history.'

Croeso Network Wales UK

'The Teifi Valley town of Llandysul and the neighbouring village of Pont Tyweli are one of the most favoured localities in Wales for freshwater angling, white-water canoeing and walking. Llandysul and Pont Tyweli are a Walkers are Welcome area.' Downloadable Walks gives access to PDFs of the Booklet Llandysul Trails.

Usually held Late Spring Bank Holiday Weekend.

Member of the Ramblers - Carmarthenshire Area Grouping

'Mosaic of lakes, scrapes, pools, streams and lagoons adjoining the salt marshes and shore of the scenic Burry Inlet. The range of habitats makes the 450 acre site a refuge for many different plants and animals with tens of thousands of migratory birds visiting every year.'

'Here you will find 17 downloadable and printer friendly route descriptions and maps for you to make the most out of walking in Mid Wales.'

Llanidloes Mid Wales - The First Town on the River Severn

'Three circular walks (Coastal, Pilgrim and Farming) bring to life the cultural distinctiveness of the Llanybri locality featuring the stories, heritage and artefacts associated with (i) pilgrims and holiday-makers passing by; (ii) local characters making a living on coast, river and marsh and (iii) farming life in days gone by.'

'Formed in March 2005 by the Mawr Development Trust when trust member, Terry Davies, was handed the task of encouraging local communities to take part in planned walks throughout south and west Wales. The club now has more than 250 members and some 40 members regularly turn up to each walk ... The Lliw Walking Club was formed in June 2016. It has replaced the Mawr Walking Club which was formed in 2005. The renaming was necessary due to unforseen circumstances. It is just the name that has changed.'

'Wales has long been a popular destination for walkers, and with some justification – the rugged peaks of Snowdonia and the majestic Brecon Beacons in particular. But other areas also have plenty to offer. For those walkers with an interest in history and archaeology a series of self-guided walks is being developed to help them explore a range of archaeological sites.'

The Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust

'The aims of the walks are to provide a focal point for people who enjoy walking, encourage physical activity, provide a challenge and show off some of the most picturesque countryside surrounding Llanwrtyd Wells.' Usually held Mid September.

'Also called the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal, it runs 42 miles from Brecon to Newport, Gwent. The first 35 miles are navigable.'

Canal & River Trust

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal John Norris | The Mon & Brec Canal Guide

'Montgomery offers some of the best scenery and walks anywhere in the UK and is a great base for exploring mid wales and the English/Wales border regions.'

'There is so much to see here that you'll need a full day, if not more, to see everything ... As a rule, the "must sees" for most of our visitors are [35] The Great Glasshouse, and [18] The Double Walled Garden, whilst nature lovers also want to know about [43] Waun Las NNR.

'The Brecon Beacons National Park offers some of the area's most impressive scenery. Rising 886 metres above sea-level, Pen y Fan is the highest point in southern Britain, offering extensive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Nestled below Pen y Fan is Cwm Llwch, a circular lake. Nearby, Cwm Gwdi was once a Ministry Of Defence live firing range and training camp.

Don't fancy trekking up the mountain? You could explore Cwm Sere instead. It's an impressive glaciated valley with beautiful waterfalls and pools and Pen y Fan peering overhead.'

National Trust

'Many of the cottages we advertise are in or close to New Quay where there are a number of scenic walks, footpaths and trails There is a choice of walks through wooded valleys, coastal paths, along beaches, and around historic trails ... New Quay is also on the newly established Ceredigion Coastal Path which connects with the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path at Cardigan / Poppit Sands.'

West Wales Cottages

Six walks around and about the local bus Route 41, operated by Sargeants: 1 - Walton to Kington; 2 - Titley to Kington; 3 - Presteigne to Kington; 4 - Norton to Knighton; 5 - Knucklas to Knighton; 6 - Five Turnings to Knighton.

Shropshire’s Great Outdoors

ALERT These specific Walks no longer seem to be promoted on the (re-engineered) 'Shropshire Walking' Website - but you might be able to download details from the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail or Car Free Walks Websites.

'The town’s centrepiece is its magnificent Norman castle, standing proudly at the head of a rocky ridge and surrounded on three sides by water. It is one of the finest and best preserved strongholds in the country ... The Main Street, which runs the length of the old town, is ideal for strolling and browsing ... There are gentle walks along the Mill Pond (look out for kingfishers and otters) and to the remains of Monkton’s Benedictine Priory.'

Pembroke Town Guide [Pembroke Town Council]

'Gentle strolls and wheelchair access walks, perfect for families with pushchairs too, are available right across Pembrokeshire.'

Visit Pembrokeshire

Walks for All [Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]

'With over 950 km of public footpaths, and bridleways, walking is an ideal way to discover the spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and fascinating history of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.'

'From St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches and winding estuaries.'

National Trails

'Walk with the Coastal Bus: There are bus services covering the entire stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast ... Vew the timetables for any of these services.'

Walking Pembrokeshire

Member of the Ramblers - Pembrokeshire Area Grouping

'On the northern fringe of Swansea, and within sight of the M4 motorway, lies Penllergare Valley Woods. It is a secret and magical place. A place where you can enjoy the sound of birds, delight in the profusion of wild flowers, discover evidence of exotic plantings and uncover for yourself the hidden features of a grand design ...'

Penllergare Trust

'This challenging 15-mile linear walk traces a route between the Vyrnwy and Tanat Valleys, trodden in centuries past by pilgrims, quarrymen and drovers. It's an undulating route with long climbs linking the valley floors with huge tracts of open moor-land.'

Visit Mid Wales

Pererindod Melangell [Walking Englishman]

'Picton Castle is an RHS Partner Garden and comprises 40 acres of some of the most beautiful woodland gardens and grounds in West Wales ...'

'The Town Trail is intended to give the visitor a taste of this historical and architectural heritage which still exists largely intact, and to introduce the quiet character of this unspoilt and picturesque town.'

Presteigne & Norton

Details of three Groups within the Carmarthenshire Ramblers' Area.

Details of three Groups within the Ceredigion Ramblers' Area.

The Area currently has a single Local Group: Pembrokeshire.

'Powys Ramblers represent members of the Ramblers Association who reside within or close to the county of Powys in Mid Wales. There are now two active groups within the Powys Area: East Radnor, and the Welshpool Group.' Site includes details of a score of 'Walks You Will Enjoy'.

'Walk through quiet walking country with breathtaking views over patchwork fields and the Wye Valley.'

Weatherman Walking

'Saint Illtyd was a well respected 7th century saint, the trail follows a route that St Illtyd is believed to have travelled whilst preaching in South Wales. The trail links with other long distance routes in south Wales including the Coed Morgannwg Way, Wales Coastal Path and the Ogwr Ridgeway Walk.'

Walk Around Wales [Dai Richards]

British Pilgrimage Trust

'Based on the Celtic myth of Sabrina, a water nymph said to inhabit the waters of the River Severn, we have created a 25 mile circular route called the Sarn Sabrina and a shorter 12 mile route called the Semi-Sabrina. The Sarn Sabrina Walk is both a one day challenge walking event which held its inaugural walk in 2006, and a trail that can be walked over a number of days for you to savour the beautiful views the route encompasses ... ' Held Late May.

L.L.A.N.I.. Ltd

'As Britain's longest river, the Severn offers explorers the opportunity to discover a wide variety of landscapes ranging from the dramatic Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales, through deep gorged valleys and onto the rolling pastureland of its southern reaches before meet the confluence with the Celtic Sea.'

Worcestershire County Council

Walkers Guide - The Severn Way [Cicerone]

'Walk from St Davids Cathedral at the south west tip of Wales to Bangor Cathedral in Gwynedd, North Wales. It visits the best coastal scenery and the best mountain scenery in Wales, offering a unique opportunity to link the Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia National Parks in one walk ... There is now, the newly completed Wales Coast Path which has an excellent web site and provides a complete, alternative route from St Davids to Bangor along the coast. Much longer (501k instead of 400k) and nothing like as interesting as the route described on this Site but, if you are gluttons for punishment you could walk from St Davids to Bangor and back again, using both routes.'

Michael Slaney

'A still afternoon over the Brecon Beacons. The Grwyne Fawr river ran dark and noisy after rain under the single arch of Llangenny bridge, the landlady of the Dragon’s Head Inn worked on her flowerbeds in the sunshine, and all seemed right with the little world folded into its valley in the eastern skirts of the mountains. It was a stiff old pull up the hill out of Llangenny ...'

Christopher Somerville Walks

Over 20 walks in the 'County of Swansea'  plus several walks in surrounding 'Counties'.

Swansea Ramblers

'Constructed 1794-1798 by the Swansea Canal Navigation Company, the canal rose 375 feet through 36 locks from sea level at Swansea up the valley to Abercraf. Built to carry coal down to industries in the Lower Swansea Valley and for export, this new link to the sea enabled development all along the valley of industries and the towns we know today.'

BayTrans

Swansea Canal Society

'We are open to anyone who enjoys walking, and/or cycling and generally enjoys being active outdoors. Non-members are welcome to come along to up to three walks or other events before paying any membership fees. If you've been on a few walks, we would like you to join us. You must be a member to participate in any of our overnight trips.'

Member of the Ramblers - Glamorgan Area Grouping

Usually held Early May.

Member of the Ramblers - Glamorgan Area Grouping

'This route takes you through delightful woodland gorges, along a picturesque riverside and through the stunning Teifi Marshes, owned and managed by South and West Wales Wildlife Trust.'

Visit Cardigan

'Our trails blog showcases a wide selection of ideas for days out, whether that involves driving, walking, cycling or adventure trails ... We'll bring you the best trails from both local sources and across the internet ...'

'Twm Town Walk (3.5miles) | Cors Caron Walk (4 miles) | The Elephant Walk (5.5miles) | Tregaron to Llanddewi Brefi Walk (9 miles) Strata Florida to Tregaron Walk (9 miles) | Pentre Bach Walk (9.5 miles) | Cwm Berwyn Walk (11 miles)'

Tregaron Walking Club

Walking Group established in 2003, usually walking about once per month throughout the year: 'You don't need to be a Member to attend your first two Walks with the Club, but please choose a grade A or B walk the first time you join us'.

'Explore the beautiful Welsh Marches, historic market towns and pretty villages with one of the self guided maps.'

'Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons, at the heart of Wales, is a long established mecca for walkers. Two National Trails, two long distance riverside walks and a number of shorter, but no less beautiful walks, explore the history of this remote and unspoilt area.'

'If you're new to walking or if you don't want to venture too far we have included a series of short or easy walking options, some starting not far from your very own doorstep ...'

Pembrokeshire County Council