Mid Wales

Mid Wales

Mid-Wales lies between North and South Wales and borders England to the East and Cardigan Bay to the West. The dominating feature of Mid Wales is the remote Cambrian Mountains which are found in the centre of Mid-Wales. The area of Mid-Wales is quite sparsely populated with the majority of population living in the towns of Builth Wells, Newtown and Welshpool which lie to the east of the Cambrian Mountains.

Further to the east, the Cardigan Bay coastline, lies Aberystwyth which is often referred to as the capital of Mid-Wales. Although this actually lies in the Ceredigion region many people only recognise three areas in Wales – North Wales, South Wales and West Wales. This would mean that Southern Powys would lie in South Wales, Ceredigion in West Wales and Northern Powys in North Wales.

Attractions in Mid-Wales include:

•    Portmeirion
•    Powys Castle
•    Chirk Castle
•    Erddig Hall
•    Gregynog Hall
•    Penarth Vinyard

The Cambrian Mountains lie between Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons National Park and are considered the 4th National Park of Wales although not given the status officially. The scenery here is quite magnificent with lakes, waterfalls and unspoilt valleys. The Severn River and Wye River both originate from the mountain slopes here. The area is quite remote with only one main road, the A44, providing access across the mountains.