Gweithgareddau Awyr
Agored ar draws Powys a Shropshire.
Outdoor Activities
across Powys and Shropshire.
Mid Wales has a diversity of landscape with outdoor
activities to suit all kinds of interests and The Forest
Country Cottages is ideally situation for people who wish to
take part. Within a short
drive there are a number of venues and activity centres to suit
people of all abilities across Powys and Shropshire.
The following activities are
close to our self catering accommodation. More information about the
attractions are available at the bed and breakfast and we can
often give advice as we have visited most of them ourselves.
Horse riding
 Bridleways are
plentiful in this beautiful region. There are riding stables
nearby or bring your own horse on holiday and stay with us at
The Forest. The Kerry Ridgeway with its remarkable views is
ideal for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers, all of
whom can legally trace this prehistoric way throughout.
Cycling
 This is a fabulous area to explore
by bike. There are lots of quiet country lanes which are fun
to cycle and an extensive network of paths if you enjoy off-road
cycling. Lon Cambria (National Cycle Route 81)traces a
picturesque 110 mile route from the coast to Shrewsbury and
passes close to nearby Newtown. The Radnor Ring
(Regional cycle route 25)is a delightful 86 mile scenic tour
in Radnorshire. There are dedicated way-marked trails in
Rhayader.
Boating and Fishing
 There
is an abundance of fishing in Mid-Wales and permits can be
issued by
Severnside & Newtown Angling Club.
Newtown Fishery, Caersws, Penarth and Aberbechan have excellent
fishing on the Severn and are all close to Newtown. The
Clywedog reservoir at Llanidloes is one of many reservoirs
popular with anglers.Here
are just a few of the many fishing locations in the area.
Bird Watching
 Mid
Wales has the greatest density and diversity of birds of prey
in southern Britain. House Martins, Swallows and Swifts breed in the roof of Forest
Cottages and you can sit and watch them feeding their young in
the springtime. Around our garden we have Dippers, Grey
Wagtails, Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Wood Warblers, Garden
Warblers, Blackcaps, Woodpeckers, Goldfinches and many other
birds.
Mid Wales is most noted for birds of prey including Red
Kites and Buzzards which can be seen soaring over the hills.
The following nature reserves are popular with visitors
Golf
 There
are many golf clubs in the area suitable for players of all
levels. Mid Wales is a vast area which offers a classic variety of golfing
test and, like everywhere else in the Principality, you can
enjoy some superb scenery at the same time.
Shooting
Shooting is a major pastime in Mid Wales and there are several
facilities for clay pigeon and pheasant shooting. Tuition is
available and there are many packages on offer. Here are a few of the locations.
Motorcycles and Bikes
Mid Wales is our favourite place for bike touring. The
scenery is breathtaking, the roads are twisty, and there is no
shortage of places to see. The roads up to the Kerry Ridgeway
offers wonderful views. There are also off road trailing courses for beginners and experienced riders.
Here are a few sites.
Quad Trekking , Paint-balling, Karting, Biking
 A
great day out for older children and adults. Take a trek down
green lanes to see breathtaking and beautiful areas. There are
a variety of centres which can cater for paint-balling, quad biking, mountain biking, laser clay
pigeon shooting, white water rafting, and much more. Take a
picnic and have a family day out.
Forest Experience Rally School
 Learn
to drive a rally car in a half or full day course. You will
be instructed in specific rally driving techniques such as
handbrake turns and power-sliding. Tackle the very demanding
six-mile stage before you do your two timed special stages,
there is a trophy and bubbly for the winner and certificates
for all.
Ballooning, Paragliding and Gliding
 What better way to see the
beauty of mid wales than from the air. Take a balloon flight,
try paragliding of fly a glider over some of the most beautiful
landscapes in the UK. Below are just a few of the
possibilities.
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