{"id":13,"date":"2009-06-23T13:00:50","date_gmt":"2009-06-23T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2016-06-20T10:38:48","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T09:38:48","slug":"out-about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/out-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Out and About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #749b00;\">Things to Do<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>When you arrive at our park please call in at Park Reception where you will find many brochures and leaflets on things to do and places to see.\u00a0 Also,\u00a0take a look at our &#8216;Eating Out&#8217; noticeboard which displays information and menus on the numerous\u00a0pubs and restaurants in the area which are definitely worth trying.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t forget to ask us for our recommendations!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas for you to think about.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lnkypDoN69I\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_375\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/nant.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-375\" title=\"nant\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/nant-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nant yr Arian<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>For all the Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.devilsbridgefalls.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Devil&#8217;s Bridge Waterfalls<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is only half a mile away, these three bridges span a long history.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rheidolrailway.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Vale of Rheidol Railway<\/span><\/a> ride one of Britain&#8217;s last steam trains from Devil&#8217;s Bridge to Aberystwyth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nantyrarian.com\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> in a wonderful lakeside setting with red kite feeding, mountain biking or just enjoy the <span style=\"color: #000000;\">views (3 miles away).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sarahbunton.co.uk\">Sarah&#8217;s Chocolates<\/a> at the Caban in Devil&#8217;s Bridge (opposite the railway station). \u00a0Visit her workshop and see how her chocolates are made, you can also try a sample!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.silvermountainexperience.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Silver Mountain Experience<\/span><\/a>\u00a0see what life was like in the mines with exhibitions, underground tours and hands-on activities (2 miles away).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_383\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX970021.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-383\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-383\" title=\"JBAX97002\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX970021-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ynys Las beach<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magicoflife.org\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">The Magic of Life Butterfly House<\/span><\/a> for free flying tropical butterflies at Cwmrheidol.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Beaches<\/span> : Ynys Las, Borth and New Quay are all in the vicinity, the sand dunes at Ynys Las are definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fantasyfarmpark.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Fantasy Farm<\/span><\/a> with lamb feeding and milking demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingarthurslabyrinth.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">King Arthur&#8217;s Labyrinth<\/span><\/a> at Machynlleth, boat ride along an underground river.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Activities : Walking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hafod.org\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Hafod Estate<\/span><\/a> is a beautiful estate with wild walkways and craggy rivers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nantyrarian.com\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> has a number of Waymarked walks, one suitable for disabled persons and prams.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elanvalley.org.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Elan Valley Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> with its five reservoirs and spectacular scenery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ceredigioncoastpath.org.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Ceredigion Coastal Path<\/span><\/a> walks linking coastal villages along the Cardigan Bay coastline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX9461-Copy-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-509\" title=\"JBAX9461 - Copy 3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX9461-Copy-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><strong>Outdoor Activities : Bird Watching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The star for bird-watchers in Mid Wales has to be the legendary Red Kite. It can often be spotted flying above the park istelf but you can also visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nantyrarian.com\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> where you can watch the birds being fed. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/reserves\/guide\/y\/ynys-hir\/\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Ynys Hir Nature Reserve<\/span><\/a> is also nearby at Machynlleth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Activities : Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The local area provides a wide variety of angling experiences. These include river fishing on the rivers Rheidol and Ystwyth for salmon and sea trout and lake fishing for brown and rainbow trout. The Aberystwyth coastline offers some excellent sea fishing opportunities from the shore or on a chartered boat. To find out more about the fishing opportunities available to you please feel free to collect a copy of the booklet &#8216;Angling in the Heart of Pumlumon&#8217; from Reception.<\/p>\n<p>We have many fishermen who use the park as a basis for their fishing forays and find that the location of Erwbarfe to be perfect for access to some of the best fishing in Wales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Activities : Mountain Biking, Golf, Horse Riding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nantyrarian.com\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre<\/span><\/a> is very popular with mountain bikers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dyfimountainbiking.org.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Dyfi Mountain Biking<\/span><\/a> off-road route from Machynlleth to Nant yr Arian.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ystwythtrail.org.uk\/home.asp\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Ystwyth Trail<\/span><\/a> is a 34km scenic cycleway linking Aberystwyth with Tregaron.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.capelbangorgolfclub.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Capel Bangor Golf and Country Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aberystwythgolfclub.com\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Aberystwyth Golf Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.borthgolf.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Both &amp; Ynys Las Golf Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rheidol-riding-centre.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Rheidol Riding Centre<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arts and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Aberystwyth Arts Centre<\/span><\/a> programme of live performances, exhibitions etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.llgc.org.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">National Library of Wales<\/span><\/a> is one of the world&#8217;s great libraries and holds world&#8217;s largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_634\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX8484-Copy.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-634\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-634 \" title=\"JBAX8484 - Copy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/JBAX8484-Copy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strata Florida<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.strataflorida.org\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Strata Florida<\/span><\/a> visit the peaceful ruins of Strata Florida Abbey, built in the 12th century.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Cwmrheidol Hydro Electric Scheme<\/span> to see how reservoirs, dams and pipelines turn water into electricity at the Visitor Centre.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.corriscraftcentre.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Corris Craft Centre<\/span><\/a> is home to ten purpose built craft workshops, browse for gifts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehafodhotel.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Hafod Arms Hotel<\/span><\/a>\u00a0local pub in Devil&#8217;s Bridge with restaurant and bar meals.<\/p>\n<p>The Woodlands Tea Rooms in Devil&#8217;s Bridge, serving meals and snacks daily and also provides a takeaway service at weekends.<\/p>\n<p>The Two-Hoots Cafe at the railway station in Devil&#8217;s Bridge, also provides meals and snacks all day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/yffarmers.co.uk\">Y\u00a0Ffarmers, Llanfihangel<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a traditional village pub with a great repuation for food using boasts excellent food using local produce with well-kept beer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegeorgeborrowhotel.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">George Borrow Hotel<\/span><\/a> in Ponterwyd serves bar and restaurant meals.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ytalbot.com\">Y Talbot<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in Tregaron is another traditional village pub which offers excellent food and a warm &#8220;croeso&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tynllidiartarms.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Tynllidiart Arms<\/span><\/a> in Capel Bangor, home of the world&#8217;s smallest brewery!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ymaesbangorarms.co.uk\">Y Maes Bangor Arms<\/a>\u00a0also in Capel Bangor, has recently been modernised.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftshopwales.co.uk\"><span style=\"color: #6b8e23;\">Pennau Crafts and Coffee Shop<\/span><\/a> in Bow Street.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gwestycymru.com\">Gwesty Cymru<\/a> is on the seafront in Aberystwyth and is ideal if you want something extra special!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/harbour-master.com\">Harbourmaster<\/a> is the harbourside restaurant in Aberaeron, well worth a visit and only 40mins away<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1152\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/Harbourmaster.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1152\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1152\" title=\"Harbourmaster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/Harbourmaster-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Harbourmaster, Aberaeron\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/Harbourmaster-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/Harbourmaster-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/Harbourmaster.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harbourmaster, Aberaeron<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1153\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/talbot_hotel.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1153\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1153\" title=\"talbot_hotel\" src=\"http:\/\/www.erwbarfe.co.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/talbot_hotel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Y Talbot, Tregaron\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Y Talbot, Tregaron<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Things to Do When you arrive at our park please call in at Park Reception where you will find many brochures and leaflets on things to do and places to see.\u00a0 Also,\u00a0take a look at our &#8216;Eating Out&#8217; noticeboard which displays information and menus on the numerous\u00a0pubs and restaurants in the area which are 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