Activities

There is a wide range of activities to be enjoyed in the surrounding area as well as swimming, wind-surfing and sailing in Cardigan Bay, whose wide, sandy Ynyslas beach is just a 10-minute walk from Aberleri Cottages across the Borth golf links.

Golf

There are three 18-hole courses within easy reach and we are able to offer concessionary green fees at each. Borth links course is one of the oldest in Wales, while Aberystwyth's 6119 yard Par 70 course offers breathtaking views across Cardigan Bay and Penrhos is a Championship length course with facilities including a 9-hole course and driving range. Handicap cards are required. The nearby Capel Bangor and Penlan Las 9-hole courses, where handicap cards are not required, also have good facilities.

Cycling

The immediate area around the cottages is safe for children. Borth and Ynyslas are flat areas, but a few miles inland country roads lead up to the mountains. Mountain trail biking is well catered for at Bwlch-Nant-Yr-Arian Visitor Centre, with over 35km of routes over both natural and purpose built terrain. There are additional cycle paths in Coed-y-Brenin Forestry Centre, Dolgellau and from Machynlleth.

Walking

From gentle strolls to more demanding treks there is a fine range of walks along beaches, dunes and coastal paths and in the picturesque countryside, mountains and lakes areas.

Angling

Sea Fishing off the beach at Borth is popular (boats can be hired in Aberystwyth) and there is also reservoir, lake and river fishing locally (licences available in Aberystwyth).

Tennis

There are public courts in both Borth and Aberystwyth.

Horse Riding

Riding and trekking in beautiful countryside is provided by the Rheidol Riding Centre, near Aberystwyth. Instruction by fully qualified staff is available.

Watersports

The safe, sandy beach of Borth is ideal for watersports such as surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The length of the beach means there is plenty of room for all. The best surf is usually found near the lifeboat station at the southern end of Borth whereas windsurfing and kitesurfing is better at the northern end of the beach. If you don't intend to participate yourself simply sitting on the beach watching the spectacle can be entertainment in itself. For more information on coastal sports in the area please visit Forces-of-Nature.