The Best Walks in Mid Wales

(According to Hush Hush Glamping, anyway!)

The region is jam-packed full of wonderful walking opportunities, boasting a plethora of walking routes to suit all ages and abilities. The countryside varies from open moorland to ancient woodland to tranquil rivers; providing the ideal landscape for walking or hiking.

Nestled beneath the majestic Radnor Forest, offering incredible views of the Radnor Valley, Black Mountains and beyond; Hush Hush Glamping provides the perfect base to explore our top 5 recommended walking destinations in Mid Wales as below…

1) Elan Valley Dams & Reservoirs

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Image Credits: Karl McCarthy

45 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here

Explore Elan Valley routes here

Hop in the car and drive just 45 minutes to reach the Elan Valley Visitor’s Centre for a day full of wonder and adventure. Situated just outside the picturesque town of Rhayader, this stunning collection of dams, reservoirs and 73-mile aqueduct offer incredible scenery – a true hiker’s delight! There are 6 brilliant dams to explore: Craig Gogh, Garreg Ddu, Pen y Garreg, Caban Coch, Claerwen and Dol y Mynach. Built over 100 years ago to supply clean water to Birmingham, this impressive work of civil engineering provides much-needed natural habitats for numerous species of flora and fauna, as well as wonderful walks for visitors to enjoy.

2) Radnor Forest

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12 minutes walk from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here

Get walking directions for the Radnor Forest & Black Mixen route here

Step outside your glamping pod and walk for a touch over ten minutes via the track or instead navigate through our fields to discover the sleepy Radnor Forest before ascending to Black Mixen trigpoint. Ancient legend reports that the forest is home to the last dragon in Wales, who sleeps undisturbed in the forest.

3) Water-Break-Its-Neck Waterfall & Warren Wood

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Image Credits: Dan Blackburn

15 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here

Get more info & a route map from NRW website here

But above all, the Radnor Forest is best known for its enchanted Water-Break-Its-Neck Waterfall. Nestled in Warren Wood, just 6 miles from Hush Hush Glamping, the waterfall offers breath taking scenery and fantastic walking trails through magical woodland. Local girl Ellie Goulding, who grew up in Lyonshall, actually filmed parts of her Your Song video at the waterfall!

3) Hergest Ridge

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Image Credits: Visit Herefordshire

17 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here

Hergest Ridge straddles the English and Welsh border, running from Kington in Herefordshire to the idyllic village of Gladestry in Powys. This much-loved stretch of the Offa’s Dyke walking trail was the inspiration behind 1974 album ‘Hergest Ridge’ by Mike Oldfield; and it’s easy to see why! Drive 17 minutes from Hush Hush Glamping to the small roadside parking spot before walking 40 minutes to the cluster of monkey puzzle trees at the top which are accompanied by some pretty spectacular 360-degree views and you will likely come across the grazing wild ponies on your journey too. Finish the trip off with lunch at Maples Tearoom at Hergest Croft Gardens on your way back.

4) Llandrindod Wells Lake

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35 minutes drive from Hush Hush Glamping - get Google directions here

The quaint Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells once welcomed thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the famous spa waters. The man-made lake was originally built for boating and today allows you a gentle one mile circular route where you can discover the striking sculpture of a dragon in the lake’s centre, feed the resident the geese, ducks, and swans and even a spot of lunch at the Lakeside Café.

5) Brecon Beacons

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Approx. 1.5 hour drive from Hush Hush Glamping - see 10 Adventures for route options & GPS coordinates

Boasting two notorious National Trails and a large National Park, the Brecon Beacons is a true walker’s paradise! Home to Wales’ largest expanse of open hill common, with Welsh mountain ponies grazing the land, there are miles and miles of walking routes to explore. Whether you prefer a gentle ramble or an energetic hike, there’s something to suit everyone. With rolling green pastures, enchanted waterfalls, dramatic mountains, and fascinating caves, it’s no wonder that the Brecon Beacons is known as one of the UK’s most interesting regions. Pen y Fan and Cribyn are the highest peaks, offering panoramic views across Wales and English. For a region guide of the Brecon Beacons, walking route guides, GPS coordinates, head to 10 Adventures.

Book a stay at Hush Hush Glamping - the perfect base to explore these recommended walking destinations in Mid Wales.