ANIMALS
Dinefwr
Park
Llandovery
Hamstery - hamsters in Mid Wales.
AMUSEMENT PARK
Oakwood Park - near Narberth -
Megafobia is one of the longest wooden rollercoasters in the world and attracts
riders from around the world
BIRD WATCHING - 103 species seen in week by a party in
APRIL 2002
See our own bird list. We have our own red kites,
goshawks, buzzards, peregrines, kingfishers and barn owls to name a few - local
reserves include:
Dinas
Skomer/Stack Rocks aren't far
COAST
The Millennium
Coastal Park -Llanelli
Pendine made famous for motor racing is a 4 mile beach.
Tenby and Saundersfoot are always
make a popular day out
The Gower
Coast and
Cardiganshire Coast have some of the finest beaches in the UK and we are
within easy reach of both
CYCLING
Our own tracks are varied and Brechfa Forest has good trails as has The
Millennium Coastal Park -Llanelli
FISHING
Sea trout, brown trout and salmon fishing on our
own river between April 1st & October 7th.
Local trout lakes and larger reservoirs
GARDENS
National Botanic Garden of Wales
- a must during your visit
Aberglasney Gardens
GOLF
Golf in Wales - details of courses
Local Golf
Course
HORSE RIDING
Treks from Cae Iago Stables at Ffarmers
(10 minutes)
Tuition for beginners can be arranged elsewhere
SHOPPING
Local craft shops are in abundance
Carmarthen and Swansea have lively markets with regional produce
TRAINS
Gwili Steam Railway - near Carmarthen
- 01656 663925
Thomas the Tank Engine rides and other children's entertainment.
Heart of Wales Railway line -
goes to Shrewsbury but between Llanwrda and Llandrindod Wells passes through
some of the finest scenery in the UK.
Train
Times - National Timetable
VISITS
The Castles of Wales
Dolaucothi
Gold Mine near Pumpsaint - 01558 650177always popular with our visitors
Carreg
Cennen Castle
Dinefwr
Park - Llandeilo
WALKING
You don't have to leave the estate - we have 12 miles of our own tracks and
paths along the river, through ancient woodland and along the hill with magnificent
views - if you want to be more adventurous try the Brechfa Forest, Brecon Beacons,
Cambrian Mountains or Black Mountains.
Recently we had a party of keen walkers who had planned to go on to Snowdonia
from here - they decided to stay!!
WATERSPORTS
Heritage Canoes
- Canoeing on the River Teifi
Mumbles Sailing School
- A Royal Yachting Association recognised sailing school
WILDLIFE
We have our own otters and abundant wildlife - you can also visit a number of
local wildlife centres
THE EDWINSFORD ESTATE
THINGS TO DO
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