Cambrian Mountains

Area of Astounding Natural Beauty

The Cambrian Mountains rise up in the very heart of Wales, a place where hills, river valleys

and meadows have sustained life for millennia.

Surrounded by the counties of Ceredigion, Powys and Carmarthenshire, and encircled by three national parks, this is a landscape which is steeped in Welsh history and heritage, and where agriculture, language and culture are entwined.

For the full Cambrian Mountains Video please click here

On a clear day, from Pumlumon Fawr (2468ft/752m), where the River Severn and Wye rise, the Llŷn Peninsula and the highest peaks of Snowdonia can be seen to the north, the summits of the Brecon Beacons to the east, and the Preseli Mountains and the full sweep of Cardigan Bay to the west.

The Area

Thank you for visiting the Cambrian Mountains website. You’ll find information about nature, heritage, trails as well as dark skies and local produce.

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Discover…

Stay

Wrap up warm, climb into a tree house to spend the night amongst the stars, camp next to our magical waters or spend the night in a luxury b&b.

Trails

Bridleways Cycling and a sense for adventure. Check out the Trails of the Cambrian Mountains.

Food

What is the true taste of the Cambrian Mountains .. check out the list we have put together of delicious places to eat and amazing welsh produce to purchase

Drink

Iechyd da – to your good health

We’ve discovered some amazing drinks to tantalise your taste buds.

Crafts

Is there anything better than buying a handcrafted item from the very home of artists, poets, painters and highly skilled craftspeople.

Latest News 

World-class stargazing, rugged mountain peaks, and thrilling biking and hiking trails. Welcome to the Cambrian Mountains, a place of wild and wonderful landscapes. For curious visitors, this is the place to come for a unique adventure with open spaces and welcoming places.

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Cambrian Mountains Pocket Guide

Here’s what happening on our Instagram page

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Last month we supported the 4th Cambrian Mountains Food Drink & Craft Fair at the Cwm Elan Visitor Centre near Rhayader.
With funding from the UK Government/ Growing Mid Wales and @powyscc the event attracted nearly a 1000 people to the valley. 18 local producers welcomed visitors from across the UK and abroad with an incredible live cooking demonstration with @nerys_howell and live music by @ghbonello_ffoto and @tobyhayguitar 
🎥 by @imageyouuk 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍹
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #powys 
@studiomayfly 
@welshmountaincider 
@radnorpreserves 
@mac_chocolates 
@akskipsey 
@juderileymarbling 
@hampericambrianhampers 
@melmynach
@sarahbuntonchocolates @sinsir.natural.beauty @ash.elm.horticulture @lucyburdenart @morgansbrewtea @welshhomesteadsmokery @damhiledistillery @cawsteificheese
@helenhwylus

Last month we supported the 4th Cambrian Mountains Food Drink & Craft Fair at the Cwm Elan Visitor Centre near Rhayader.
With funding from the UK Government/ Growing Mid Wales and @powyscc the event attracted nearly a 1000 people to the valley. 18 local producers welcomed visitors from across the UK and abroad with an incredible live cooking demonstration with @nerys_howell and live music by @ghbonello_ffoto and @tobyhayguitar
🎥 by @imageyouuk 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍹
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #powys
@studiomayfly
@welshmountaincider
@radnorpreserves
@mac_chocolates
@akskipsey
@juderileymarbling
@hampericambrianhampers
@melmynach
@sarahbuntonchocolates @sinsir.natural.beauty @ash.elm.horticulture @lucyburdenart @morgansbrewtea @welshhomesteadsmokery @damhiledistillery @cawsteificheese
@helenhwylus
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We recently supported @midwalesprintfair in Llanidloes and are pleased to hear that they’ve had an increase in visitors to the event this year. Dafydd was so happy to see all the entries into the Cambrian Mountains-themed competition too. Congratulations to @hannahdoyleartist for winning this year’s competition. Great print Hannah. Congratulations too to @studiomayfly Leanne for organising the event. 
#cambrianmountains #cambrianmountainsday #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #printmaking #llanidloes @hafodnt

We recently supported @midwalesprintfair in Llanidloes and are pleased to hear that they’ve had an increase in visitors to the event this year. Dafydd was so happy to see all the entries into the Cambrian Mountains-themed competition too. Congratulations to @hannahdoyleartist for winning this year’s competition. Great print Hannah. Congratulations too to @studiomayfly Leanne for organising the event.
#cambrianmountains #cambrianmountainsday #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #printmaking #llanidloes @hafodnt
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Our friend the Orion constellation returns to the night skies this time of year. A recognisable feature of the autumn and winter night sky(top right of the video). 
Can you guess where it’s ‘flying’ over?
#orion #yrheliwr #thehunter #constellation #night #nightsky #autumn #winter #nightphotography #cambrianmountains

Our friend the Orion constellation returns to the night skies this time of year. A recognisable feature of the autumn and winter night sky(top right of the video).
Can you guess where it’s ‘flying’ over?
#orion #yrheliwr #thehunter #constellation #night #nightsky #autumn #winter #nightphotography #cambrianmountains
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Do you recognise this view?
Valley views don’t get much better than this in the Cambrian Mountains. Hydref is still with us and it’s quite mild for the time of year.
#cwm #valley #hydref #autumn #cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #discoverwales #visitwales

Do you recognise this view?
Valley views don’t get much better than this in the Cambrian Mountains. Hydref is still with us and it’s quite mild for the time of year.
#cwm #valley #hydref #autumn #cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #discoverwales #visitwales
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Astounding local produce on @henos4c tonight with @welshmountaincider and @geralltpennant Diolch Gerallt am alw heibio’r berllan syfrdanol yma. #seidr #seidrseryddol #cider #stargazingcider #llanidloes

Astounding local produce on @henos4c tonight with @welshmountaincider and @geralltpennant Diolch Gerallt am alw heibio’r berllan syfrdanol yma. #seidr #seidrseryddol #cider #stargazingcider #llanidloes ...

Designed by @studiomayfly 
Available tomorrow 26/10/2024
@elan.valley @elanvalley 
Elan Valley Visitor Centre 10am - 4pm
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #elanvalley #stargazing #darkskies #darkskywales

Designed by @studiomayfly
Available tomorrow 26/10/2024
@elan.valley @elanvalley
Elan Valley Visitor Centre 10am - 4pm
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #areaofastoundingnaturalbeauty #elanvalley #stargazing #darkskies #darkskywales
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Meet the Local Producer and Champion Pt 6 Come and taste great bread from @andysbread on Saturday 26th of October at the Cambrian Mountains Food Drink and Craft Fair-Elan Valley 10-4pm
Champion : @llangurigpostoffice 
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #local #bara #bread #elan #elanvalley #localbusiness #powys #rhayader @elan.valley @elanvalley @discoverelan @nerys_howell @andrewbreconfood

Meet the Local Producer and Champion Pt 6 Come and taste great bread from @andysbread on Saturday 26th of October at the Cambrian Mountains Food Drink and Craft Fair-Elan Valley 10-4pm
Champion : @llangurigpostoffice
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #local #bara #bread #elan #elanvalley #localbusiness #powys #rhayader @elan.valley @elanvalley @discoverelan @nerys_howell @andrewbreconfood
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Meet the Local Producer and Champion Pt 5 Come and meet Geoff from @morgansbrewtea on Saturday 26th of October at the Cambrian Mountains Food Drink and Craft Fair-Elan Valley 10-4pm
Champion : Wild Swan Foods
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #local #te #tea #elan #elanvalley #localbusiness #powys #rhayader @elan.valley @elanvalley @discoverelan

Meet the Local Producer and Champion Pt 5 Come and meet Geoff from @morgansbrewtea on Saturday 26th of October at the Cambrian Mountains Food Drink and Craft Fair-Elan Valley 10-4pm
Champion : Wild Swan Foods
#cambrianmountains #cymru #wales #local #te #tea #elan #elanvalley #localbusiness #powys #rhayader @elan.valley @elanvalley @discoverelan
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UK Government via the Shared Prosperity Fund

Growing Mid Wales / Powys County Council