The Old Post Office Guidebook
Sightseeing and Nature Walks
Dramatic forest and waterfall walk at the site of a triple bridge over the river Mynach. Steep descent and ascent by means of walkway with steps and railings. Suitable for children but advisable to supervise younger ones during the walk. The Vale of Rheidol steam train has a station in Devil's Bridge where you can take the chuffer to Aberystwth, opposite The Hafod Hotel where you can also have tea and drinks.
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Pontarfynach
Dramatic forest and waterfall walk at the site of a triple bridge over the river Mynach. Steep descent and ascent by means of walkway with steps and railings. Suitable for children but advisable to supervise younger ones during the walk. The Vale of Rheidol steam train has a station in Devil's Bridge where you can take the chuffer to Aberystwth, opposite The Hafod Hotel where you can also have tea and drinks.
Beautiful forest and waterfall walks in this historic estate created in the 18th century by Thomas Johnes. There are several routes but our favourite is to descend from the main car park past Hafod church through the forest to the waterfalls, follow the course of the Ystwyth to the picnic area at the bottom of the valley, then follow the course of the river, ascend towards the site of the former mansion (destroyed sadly in the 1940s), up through the fields and back on to the return forest path to the car park. About two hours - more if you want a paddle en route.
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Hafod Estate
Beautiful forest and waterfall walks in this historic estate created in the 18th century by Thomas Johnes. There are several routes but our favourite is to descend from the main car park past Hafod church through the forest to the waterfalls, follow the course of the Ystwyth to the picnic area at the bottom of the valley, then follow the course of the river, ascend towards the site of the former mansion (destroyed sadly in the 1940s), up through the fields and back on to the return forest path to the car park. About two hours - more if you want a paddle en route.
Nature reserve just wouth of the Dovey Estuary with sand dunes and wonderful, huge beach - great for paddling, rockpooling, swimming in the beach lagoons for small children, wave-jumping for older kids. NB the beach is tidal with some cross-currents so take note of coastguard flags and stay within your depth at all times. A great beach for kite-flying, shell and pebble collecting, sandcastle-building and body-boarding. Please supervise young children at all times! Visitor Centre is open daily between 9am and 5pm during the summer.
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Ynyslas
Nature reserve just wouth of the Dovey Estuary with sand dunes and wonderful, huge beach - great for paddling, rockpooling, swimming in the beach lagoons for small children, wave-jumping for older kids. NB the beach is tidal with some cross-currents so take note of coastguard flags and stay within your depth at all times. A great beach for kite-flying, shell and pebble collecting, sandcastle-building and body-boarding. Please supervise young children at all times! Visitor Centre is open daily between 9am and 5pm during the summer.
Lovely woodland walk, all on the flat along the Ystwyth river. Nice and easy for young children.
Black Covert
Lovely woodland walk, all on the flat along the Ystwyth river. Nice and easy for young children.
The other major river of the area, the Rheidol is well worth a visit. There's a lovely local riding school at Cwm Rheidol, with pony trekking for all the family and an idyllic setting. The Magic of Life butterfly house is situated near the Cwm Rheidol Reservoir, near the visitor centre. If you continue along the lane you reach the Rheidol waterfalls, a lovely place for picnics and paddling.
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Rheidol
The other major river of the area, the Rheidol is well worth a visit. There's a lovely local riding school at Cwm Rheidol, with pony trekking for all the family and an idyllic setting. The Magic of Life butterfly house is situated near the Cwm Rheidol Reservoir, near the visitor centre. If you continue along the lane you reach the Rheidol waterfalls, a lovely place for picnics and paddling.
Food and leisure
Nice beach and traditional seaside village, plenty for kids to do and some great cafés for lunch. It even has its own cinema-café Libanus. Please note, the Animalarium is temporarily closed.
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Borth Beach
Clos PantyfedwenNice beach and traditional seaside village, plenty for kids to do and some great cafés for lunch. It even has its own cinema-café Libanus. Please note, the Animalarium is temporarily closed.
High quality menu, locally sourced, great selection of beers and excellent drinks. Wonderful outdoor seating area and a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor zones. Caitlin is the proprietor and the pub-restaurant is open from Wednesday - Saturday 5-11 with lunches served 12-3 on Saturday and Sunday. Advisable to book a day or two in advance, reservations 01974 261275.
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Y Ffarmers
High quality menu, locally sourced, great selection of beers and excellent drinks. Wonderful outdoor seating area and a lovely connection between indoor and outdoor zones. Caitlin is the proprietor and the pub-restaurant is open from Wednesday - Saturday 5-11 with lunches served 12-3 on Saturday and Sunday. Advisable to book a day or two in advance, reservations 01974 261275.
City/town information
Lovely seafront promenade with pier and beach. The town itself affords some fun backstreet browsing, with a large range of shops including cafés and restaurants, boutiques and delis, as well as the town museum (temporarily closed), castle ruins and old university buildings. The modern university campus up on the hill boasts the third largest library in Britain and has an excellent arts centre, lovely arts shop and café with stunning views.
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Aberystwyth
Lovely seafront promenade with pier and beach. The town itself affords some fun backstreet browsing, with a large range of shops including cafés and restaurants, boutiques and delis, as well as the town museum (temporarily closed), castle ruins and old university buildings. The modern university campus up on the hill boasts the third largest library in Britain and has an excellent arts centre, lovely arts shop and café with stunning views.