Waymarked Walks

The waymarked walks around Nant-yr-Arian are suitable for all ages and abilities. As well as experiencing some of the finest scenery and most peaceful locations, you can find informative and educational multimedia points on your walk. Listen to the history of Owain Glyndwr, and learn about the wildlife of mid wales!

Barcucd Trail (1.2Km)

This is a gentle walk around the lake, where you can see the Kites being fed.

Miner's Trail (2.4Km)

This walk is along a leat which once carried water to power the nearby silver-lead mine. The walk climbs through the woods to a viewpoint where you can see to the coast on a clear day.

Ridgetop Trail (5Km)

This walk takes you across the ridge, through woods and to a number of viewpoints. Picnic tables are conveniently located along the route.

Orienteering Trail

There are two Orienteering Courses at Nant-yr-Arian. The Yellow course is suitable for beginners and childres, and the Orange course is suitable for children with some orienteering experience, and beginner adults.
Full details and maps are available from the Visitor Centre.

Animal Puzzle Trail

Become a nature detective and test your knowledge to solve clues and learn more about the secret wildlife found in the forest. You will be amazed at the number of animals you can find - but you MUST be quiet and move very slowly or you will frighten the animals away! Search very carefully, high and low, to find the animals in their habitats. Many of the animals are camouflaged and blend into their surroundings, so you will have to be'super' observant detectives - the clues will help!

Follow the map (which is available from the Visitor Centre) and read the clues to help find the hidden animals. Read the first clue and see if you can spy the animal! There are ten animals for you to track!

We want you to safely enjoy the puzzle trail, so please make sure you wear suitable footwear, as the ground can be uneven in places. Warm and waterproof clothing is advised.

Detailed information on all the walks is available at the Visitor Centre. Suitable footwear is recommended for the Miner's Trail and the Ridgetop Trail!