Bwlch Nant yr Arian
A red kite feeding station by a forest lake, where over a hundred red kites swoop down every afternoon to take food. It is one of Wales's signature wildlife sights.
This forest visitor centre is managed by Natural Resources Wales and sits beside a valley lake next to the A44 road. At set times each afternoon (around 14:00 in winter and 15:00 in summer) the red kites are fed. Dozens to over a hundred birds circle down from the hills and dive over the lake to snatch food, a spectacular sight. The site also has a lakeside trail, mountain bike trails, a children's play area and a café. Admission is free, but parking is charged. It is about 15 km from Aberystwyth, so you will need to drive or take a bus toward Llanidloes.
Opening hours
Open all day; feeding approx. 14:00 (15:00 during daylight saving time)
Nearby sights
- Silver Mountain Experience (Llywernog Mine)
- Devil's Bridge Falls
- Hafod Estate
- Strata Florida Abbey
- St Padarn's Church, Llanbadarn Fawr
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre
- Borth Beach & Submerged Forest
- National Library of Wales