Outdoor adventures

Cwm Irfon Lodge is the ideal base for exploring the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia to the North, the Welsh Coast to the South and the Brecon Beacons to the South. And you can choose how.

From mountain biking, walking, cycling and gliding, to pony trekking, fishing and birdwatching, there’s something here for everyone.

Cycling

Mountain biking

Try out one of the many unmarked mountain bike tracks using gps and/or our maps of the local area. This is not the well marked tracks you will find in mountain biking centres but a real adventure with glorious unexpected views and the feeling that you may be the first person to experience them for quite some time. If you prefer something more gentle there are many forestry tracks and opportunities to stop and picnic next to bubbling mountain streams or above a lake.

Road cycling

Our guests can travel for miles up thefamous Devils Staircase and through the wilderness of the Cambrian Mountains as far as Aberystwyth or further. Alternatively you can loop South to the Brecon Beacons along miles and miles of quiet country roads.

Fishing

  • Fly fishing on our two and a half miles of fishing rights along the Irfon River or contact the Wye and Usk Foundation for dozens of local fly and coarse fishing opportunities

Horse Riding

Local professionally qualified riding stables providing the opportunity to enjoy the mountains from the back of well mannered horses.

  • At Llangorse Lake about an hour away  Ellesmere Riding Centre

  • About 30 miles, an hour away near Glasbury, and Hay on Wye Tregoyd Riding

  • Near Hay on Wye, Brwyngwyn Riding Centre

  • South of Brecon About 30 miles, an hour away Cantref Riding Centre

Wild Swimming

There are several beautiful places for Wild Swimming nearby, the Wash Pool (where shepherds used to wash their sheep) just a 100 yards down the road (perfect for that early morning swim) and Wolf Leap in the Abergwesyn Valley. We can also tell you about a number of nearby sites which are secluded and quiet

Paragliding

Cwm Irfon Lodge is a good base for visiting dozens of Paragliding sites. The local clubs are Mid Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club and the South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Both are cheap to join and through them you can get access to some of the sites that are not open to non-members as well as their sites guides.

Any member of the BHPA can fly any of the open sites us about the best places to go!

With some advance notice, weather permitting we can also arrange tandem flights if you prefer someone else to do the piloting

Bird watching

There are fantastic bird-watching opportunities nearby, with a diverse range of habitats to explore. This area of Wales is home to an array of bird species, including the peregrine falcon, red kite, dipper, pied flycatcher, and black grouse. With so many bird species to see and explore, Abergwesyn is a must-visit destination for birdwatchers.

Join us

Whether you’re after a romantic getaway or a fabulous family holiday, join us and immerse yourself in the peace & quiet of undisturbed nature.

Feel free to get in touch at info@cwmirfon.co.uk or call Gyles or Karin on 01591 610 849 with any questions or enquiries.