| Out And About. |
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| CEREDIGION (Penlon, The Village & Ocean Heights) |
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Centrally located on the western coastline of Wales, Ceredigion is sheltered from the east by the healthier-clad heights of the Plynlimon mountain range. Spectacular landscapes award-winning beaches and welcoming people await you on your visit to Ceredigion - one of the last bastions of the Welsh Language and culture.
Much of the Ceredigion coastline is designated Heritage Coast, with particularly scenic sections, such as Mwnt, Lochtyn, Cwmtydu and Penbryn, cared for by the National Trust. At the northern extreme, the Dyfi National Nature Reserve, at Ynyslas, offers spectacular sand dunes. Paths link most Ceredigion Heritage Coast sections, with work under way to complete a footpath running the entire 60 mile coastline. |
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Activities in Ceredigion
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Ceredigion is ideal walking country, from gentle seaside strolls to rugged mountain hikes. The county features many town trails and waymarked paths including forest and Heritage Coast walks, all detailed in guidebooks and leaflets. Pony Trekking is an excellent way to enjoy the spectacular scenery whilst opportunities for cycling are being extended with the development of mountain-biking trails at the Nant Yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre near Ponterwyd.
Sailing and Watersports fans are regularly attracted to Ceredigion's beaches and harbours. Y Lanfa, Aberystwyth's marina, historic stone-walled Aberaeron, Cardigan with its broad estuary waters and New Quay's fine sweeping bay. |
| Carmarthenshire (The Old Vicarage) |
| What does Carmarthenshire conjure up in your mind's eye? If you don't know the area, it's probably an image of free farmland, sheep... and more sheep! It's certainly true that Carmarthenshire has its fair share of farming country. But there's much more to this beguiling, surprising part of Wales than initially meets the eye. |
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Leisure Time |
With its rich mix of museums, galleries, countryside, leisure centres, attractions and events, Carmarthenshire has something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about football, cycling or rugby, the county offers a wide range of sports activities - from step aerobics and swimming to fencing and beyond.
The County Council provides a wide range of countryside recreation facilities, including walking, horse riding and cycling. |
| Golf In Carmarthenshire |
Carmarthenshire golf is, if its local courses are anything to go by, as good as it gets. Carmarthenshire boasts a variety of 9 and 18 hole courses to suit all abilities and challenge both the accomplished player and the novice.
All courses offer affordable golf, a warm welcome and stunning scenery to enhance the game. Situated within easy reach of each other are a wide array of different types of course, each with its own unique offering. |
| Pembrokeshire (Grondre, Cross Park, Woodland Vale) |
This county, on the south west tip of Wales, is a spectacular coastal region, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park takes in the entire coastal strip - the only national park in the UK to be wholly coastal in nature and for good reason - the coastline is stunning! And with more than 50 beaches to choose from, it's not surprising that Pembrokeshire beaches are picked for "Best Beach" competitions every year.
Favourite choices are Tenby's three Blue Flag beaches, the incredible Barafundle Bay, the appropriately named Whitesands and the enigmatic Poppit Sands. Pembrokeshire was awarded 11 Blue Flags and 32 Seaside Awards in 2005. No other UK county has more!
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Places To Visit
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The choice of quality places to visit is astounding with something to suit every taste - from fascinating historical sites and castles to stimulating family attractions including Wales' only theme park, the excellent Oakwood Park in the centre of the county.
High speed boat trips can be taken all round the coast; some land on the off-shore islands, some head out on wildlife safari, whilst others go out looking for the whales and dolphins that inhabit Cardigan Bay. |
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