Places to go in Mid Wales

Mid Wales

Find out more about some of the wildlife hotspots on your doorstep. Or check out other places to go in Mid Wales with our A-Z listing.

Brecon Beacons

Brecon Beacons

A vast expanse of high peaks and upland habitats.

Cors Caron

Cors Caron

One of the finest raised bog systems in the whole of Britain.

Dolydd Hafren

Dolydd Hafren

The diverse habitats around the River Severn are teeming with wildlife.

Dyfi Estuary by Jules

Dyfi Estuary

An international Biosphere Reserve and SSSI.

View from Dylife

Dylife walk

This weatherman walk skirts the Glyndwr Way.

Elan Valley

Elan Valley

A huge reserve with habitats perfect for a range of wildlife.

Red Kite. Photo: A Davies

Gigrin Farm

One of the main feeding stations for this raptor.

Lapwing

Lapwing Trust

Pennant land managed for this beautiful bird.

Crannog at Llangorse

Llangorse lake

This upland walk is from Weatherman Walking 2008.

Nant Yr Arian

Nant Yr Arian

A forested lakeside haven for wildlife including red kite.

Bottlenose dolphin

New Quay

A haven for dolphins, porpoises and even whales.

Pontneddfechan waterfall. Photo: Daffud

Ponneddfechan

This waterfall walk is from Weatherman Walking 2008.

River Wye. Photo: Vines Caravan Park

River Wye

The longest river in Wales is known for its stunning scenery

Ynys Hir

Ynys Hir

The RPSB reserve is popular with bird watchers.


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Upper Ddwli waterfall. Photo: Peter Thomas

Mid Wales places

Take a trip to one of Mid Wales' nature reserves.

Nature reserves

Iolo Williams

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Iolo Williams reveals his favourite wildlife hotspots.

Wild About Nature

Seaside spotter guide

Seaside spotter

Tick off what you've spotted with our handy seaside spotter guide.

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