The Red Kite Feeding Station is located in the village of Llanddeusant at the western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Carmarthenshire, Wales. As natural scavengers Red Kites benefit from the food provided and the way in which it is made available in limited quantities. In Wales 20 years ago there down to a handful of breeding pairs of Kites left (located in our valley) but now, with careful management and protection, there are now well over 300 pairs.

The Heart of Wales Railway Line is part of the main rail network….but with a difference. Connecting with main line trains at Swansea and Shrewsbury, this 120 mile line makes its way through some of the most unspoiled parts of Wales. Simply to travel on the line is a relaxing and enjoyable experience. There are many wayside stations and halts where you can get off and explore the quiet valleys, forests and hills.

This is a Nash sea side town on the Ceredigion coast line. It is a lovely day trip and has gained a reputation as a foodie destination – the Harbour Master is outstanding. The long distance Wales Coast Path also passes through Aberaeron and it is easy to follow the path for  a beautiful walk along the coast.

A visit to Aberaeron can be combined with a trip to Llanerchaeron. This is a National Trust owned 18th-century Welsh gentry estate – with house, walled gardens and home farm. It is a rare example of a self-sufficient 18th-century Welsh minor gentry estate which has survived virtually unaltered. The villa, designed in the 1790s, is the most complete example of the early work of John Nash. It has its own service courtyard with dairy, laundry, brewery and salting house, and walled kitchen gardens (with all its produce for sale when in season). The pleasure grounds and ornamental lake and parkland provide peaceful walks.

Turn left from the farmhouse and keep going and one reaches the National Trust owned Dolaucothi Gold Mines. These were in use from Roman times to the 20th century and guided tours are available to take you back to experience the conditions of the Roman, Victorian and 1930s underground workings. Children will love panning for gold.

Romantic ruins abound with Carreg Cennen Castle and Talley Abbey. Close by is the National Trust owned Dinefwr Park and Castle. This includes a12th-century Welsh castle, historic house and 18th-century landscape park, enclosing a medieval deer park described as one of the most beautiful man-made landscapes in the British Isles.

Reportedly the favourite reserve of RSPB wardens themselves, Troedrhiwgelynen was the wardens residence for many years. Walks do not get more beautiful than the circular route within the Dinas reserve.

Cwm Rhaeadr, means “valley of the waterfall”. The trail weaves across open ground, descends a rocky ridge, climbs gently to a viewpoint over the Tywi valley and then snakes down through mature larch and douglas fir trees. The trail delivers stunning views over this scenic valley, and quality singletrack riding to match. In the distance the Brecon Beacons and the Tywi valley complete the panorama.

The Welsh county of Carmarthenshire is known as “The Garden of Wales” and with good reason. Attractions in the county include Aberglasney House and Gardens. Spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, Aberglasney features one of the finest gardens in Wales.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales opened in May 2000 – the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium with an amazing collection of over 8000 different plant varieties, spread across 560 acres of beautiful countryside and the world’s largest single spanned glasshouse, designed by Lord Foster, that has the best display of mediterranean climate zone plants in the Northern hemisphere.

A good wet weather trip and for young children. Dan-yr-Ogof is the largest showcave complex in Northern Europe, located on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park. The site features a number of other attractions including a dinosaur park, shire horse centre and farm and play area for children amongst others.

Penderyn Distillery is based in the traditional village of Penderyn, which itself lies within the southern reaches of the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park. The area has spectacular mountain scenery, open moorland and valleys containing fast-flowing streams, rivers and waterfalls. The famous and popular Scwd-yr-Eira waterfall is within walking distance of the distillery.

We have two horse riding centres available: Caeiago Horse Riding Centre and Five Saints Riding Centre. Both organise rides of varying duration into the Cambrian mountains.

Llyn Brianne is a man-made reservoir in the headwaters of the River Tywi just a couple of valleys away from Troedrhiwgelynen. It is a wonderful sight, particular after some wet weather when water cascades down the spillway. When you return to the farmhouse you can look up videos on YouTube of canoeists descending down the spillway – not to be personally recommended!