Cambrian Mountains
Cambrian Wildwood – an ambitious project to restore the wildwood to a large area in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales
The Hafod Trust – conserving one of Europe’s finest “picturesque” landscapes
FreeRein Riding Holidays offer trail riding in the Cambrian Mountains
Dark Skies The Cambrian Mountains enjoy low levels of light pollution, and fantastic night skies
Cambrian Mountains Initiative – a project that aims to help promote rural enterprise, protect the environment and add value to products and services in Mid Wales
The Miners’ Bridge, Pontrhydygroes
Elan Valley Estate – spectacular beauty and abundant wildlife
Edward Richard Centre – community/conference/meeting/event facility in Ystrad Meurig
West Wales Holiday Cottages offer cottages in the Cambrian Mountains
400th Anniversary of the death of Twm Siôn Cati (1530-1609)
Ty Mawr Caravan Park – close to the northern Cambrians, and the Dyfi estuary
Paul White – striking landscapes by Ceredigion-based photographer
Llywernog Silver-lead Mine heritage attraction, on A44 near Ponterwyd
Welsh Mines Society – includes much of Cambrian Mountains interest, and links to the Welsh Mines Preservation Trust website
Red Kite Trail Running and Walking Festival
Rhandirmwyn – comprehensive information source for this historic settlement in the beautiful upper Tywi valley
Penrhyn Barn, Rhandirmwyn – self-catering accommodation on the banks of the Tywi
Tregaron Walking Club – Guided walks in and around the Cambrian Mountains
Cambrian Way – The Mountain Connoisseur’s Walk
Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Trust – independent charity now operating two former YHA hostels in the Cambrian Mountains
Across Wales Walk – 45 miles, including Pumlumon, and in its 44th year
Central Wales Regionally Important Geodiversity Site Group
Elenydd – a gallery of Cambrian Mountain images, through the eyes of Rhys Davies
Dyffryn Farm – peaceful serviced & self-catering accommodation in the Wye Valley near Rhayader
Aberystwyth Ramblers Association Group – programme features many walks in the Cambrian Mountains
Pentir Pumlumon – Tourism website for the north-west part of the Cambrian Mountains
Heart of Wales railway line – A comprehensive guide to this beautiful railway line that runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea via the south-eastern Cambrian Mountains; site features over 230 pages and 35 interactive maps
Nant y Moch Skyline Fell Race 1999-2005
Builth Wells: spa town on the confluence of the rivers Irfon and Wye.
Llanidloes: historic market town – the highest on the river Severn
Machynlleth: loads of info about this historic town which sits in the gap between Snowdonia and the Cambrian Mountains
Llanwrtyd Wells: smallest town in Britain!
Rhayader: gateway to the Elan Valley
Tregaron: market town in the heart of drovers’ country
Woodlands Caravan Park in Devil’s Bridge
General Wales & UK Links
Wales
British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Wales
Cottages Wales – Cottages and accommodation throughout Wales
Clwb Mynydda Cymru – Hyrwyddo mynydda drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg
West & Wales Web: directory, including sites giving information on the Cambrian Mountains area
Free Virtual Tours and e-Cards from WindowOnWales.co.uk
UK
Open Spaces Society: protects common land and public rights of way
The John Muir Trust: Wild places for nature and people