You don’t have to get the car out to enjoy lovely walks – there are several which start right here at the mill. Cross the bridge in the mill car park across the Mamog and you’re onto a truly beautiful gem of a walk, up the river gorge, through bluebell woods. When you reach the quiet road at the top, it’s your choice – past the ruined chapel, through the fields to Capel Iwan, or along the lane to Cwmorgan, then back down the Cych valley or up into the woods. We can lend you a map and have lots of local walking books that you can borrow.
Our river, the Cych, runs down into the Teifi Valley – 75 miles of stunningly beautiful landscape, culture and history. There is a Teifi walking trail http://www.visitcardigan.com/teifi-river-trail.php and beautiful walks in the Teifi Estuary:
In May 2012, the All Wales Coast Path opened – the only continuous coastal path in the world. It runs some 870 miles (1,400km) from Chepstow right the way to Queensferry in Flintshire, North Wales. We are 25 minutes drive from the start of the best part of it – the Pembrokeshire Coastal path, with 186 miles of amazing scenery. Take a look at this article for 10 amazing views along the Pembroksehire section: https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getoutside/explore/ten-unbelievable-views-along-the-pembrokeshire-coastal-path/
It links up with a further 60 miles of the Ceredigion Coastal Path, an ideal route to spot seals and dolphins as you walk.
There are also amazing walks in the Preselli Mountains, where the bluestones for Stonehenge came from, and many other wonderful walks and trails to choose from, with plenty of friendly pubs and cafes to refresh yourselves on the way.
www.pcnpa.org.uk – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park website. Walking section includes 200 circular walks to download. Lists up and coming events in its “out and about” section.
Get your kids back in the valley – they can paddle in the river, run in the meadows, explore the woods, go on mini-beast safaris and re-discover what it is to be a child. The swimming pool is very popular and there is nothing like toasting marshmallows over the log fire at the mill BBQ hut while you tell stories of long ago.
When you go out, there are safe, sandy beaches within 25 minutes drive at Poppit and Llangrannog. Newcastle Emlyn (10 minutes away) has a castle which is free to explore and an excellent children’s playground as well as lots of cafes and shops.
There’s lots more to do with your children – a week may not be enough: http://www.folly-farm.co.uk – Folly Farm – The big family day out. Started as a petting zoo, now indoor children’s play area, indoor fun fair, outdoor rides, activities and zoo (penguins, meer cats and giraffes are our favourites)
http://www.heatherton.co.uk – Heatherton Country Sports Park – Fun for all the family. Free to go in, just pay for rides and activities.
http://pembreycountrypark.wales/ Pembrey Country Park near Llanelli, with a dry ski slope & toboggan run, cycling trails & bikes to hire, horse riding, an amazing beach.
http://wwt.org.uk/llanelliNational Wetland Centre Wales at Llanelli – bird watching & wetlands you can explore by bike and canoe.
www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/bikemobility – Bike Mobility – gives opportunities for everyone to ride a bike away from busy roads. Try Hand cycles, trikes, tandems, wheelchair bikes or take a cycling training course.
You can get a real adrenalin rush in West Wales – the rides at Oakwood are great or try coasteering if you like leaping off rocks (CardiganBayActive call it “everything your Mum told you not to do at the beach!)
www.cardiganbayactive.co.ukCardigan Bay Active – coasteering, kayaking (sea & river) white water rafting, canoeing, surfing, paddle boarding, bush craft, climbing, cycling, river tubing
http://pembreycountrypark.wales/ Pembrey Country Park near Llanelli, with a dry ski slope & toboggan run, cycling trails & bikes to hire, horse riding, an amazing beach.
http://kayak-king.com/ a chance to explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline by kayak
www.mudtrek.com Mudtrek – guided mountain biking “I booked half a day of MTB guiding with Jason, and I had a great time. I am quite new to mountain biking, and this was certainly catered for. Jason mixed a few different routes together, so we had a really great combo of more manageable trails and some really fast fun bits with long downhill sections and some nice berms. Jason was very friendly and easy to chat to. I would certainly recommend MudTrek!”
https://www.museumwales/wool/ – National Woollen Museum – learn more about the mills of Wales. Wonderful for children. Free entry, 20 minutes drive from the mill.
https://www.visitwales.com/product/2055969West Wales Museum of Childhood – teddy bears, dolls, dolls houses, pedal cars, dolls prams, games, and the finest display of model vehicles in West Wales. Special displays include a period school room and Memory Lane, a trip through the twentieth century. 15 minutes drive from the mill.
http://www.coraclemuseum.co.uk National Coracle Centre – A Museum and Workshop of Coracles from around the world set in the grounds of a 17th Century Flour Mill beside the beautiful Cenarth falls famed for its Salmon Leaps and 200 year old Bridge over the Teifi River. 15 minutes drive from the mill.
http://www.webmesh.co.uk/pwyll.html The Mabinogion, a Welsh saga first written down in the 11th century (when it was already 1000 years old) specifically puts the story of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed in the Cych valley. You can still imagine these ancient people chasing through the trees on horseback in this remote valley – though we have a tarmac road these days.
Pembrokeshire has featured as a star in several recent block-buster films.
