Black Covert Woodland, near Aberystwyth
Sheltered picnic site with riverside walk
Dyfnant Forest - Hendre, near Dolgellau
Carriage drivers can take a pleasure drive through Dyfnant Forest’s beautiful countryside
What's here
Coronavirus update
The car park and all trails here are open.
Visiting our sites safely
We are working hard to provide a safe and welcoming experience as our sites re-open.
Please take personal responsibility for your safety, making additional preparations ahead of your visit and abiding by the safety measures in place.
We have changed the normal route for some of our trails to help you maintain social distancing – please follow signs on site.
Welcome
Dyfnant Forest is in a part of Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages.
It is an area rich in history, too. Owain Glyndwr, the Welsh prince who fought for Welsh independence and united Wales, once rode these hills.
Nowadays it is well known for its facilities for horse riding and carriage driving.
Horse riding and carriage driving trails
The Rainbow Trails were developed in partnership with the Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Horse Riders and Carriage Drivers Association.
There are nearly 100 miles of tracks and trails with five horse riding trails and three carriage trails.
The trails are waymarked and range from an easy trot to challenging 16-mile routes for more experienced riders wanting full-day rides.
For full details and maps go to the Rainbow Trails website or download the Hendre site information.
Facilities at Hendre
Hendre car park is the starting point for the three carriage driving trails.
The car park has:
- large turning circle
- two corrals
- hitching rails
- picnic tables
- a quiet area to harness up and put to
Closures and diversions
Please note:
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Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations
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Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff
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Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place
How to get here
Hendre car park is located on the B4395 between Llangadfan and Lake Vyrnwy.
Parking is free of charge.
Directions
From the Penyffordd car park: turn left onto the B4395 (from A458 Llangadfan heading to Lake Vyrnwy). Follow this road for one and a half miles before turning left by Hendre cottages on the corner. The Hendre car park is 300 metres up this road on the right hand side.
From Llanfyllin: take the B4393 and then turn left on to the B4395 signposted to Llwydiarth and Pont Llogel. Turn right by Hendre cottages. The Hendre car park is 300 metres up this road on the right hand side.
Ordnance Survey map
Hendre is on Ordnance Survey (OS) map 239.
The OS grid reference for the car park is SJ 029 151.
Contact us
Natural Resources Wales
Tel: 0300 065 3000
Email: enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Rainbow Trails
Email: admin@rainbowtrails.org.uk
Downloads
Related document downloads
Dyfnant Forest location map
PDF [736.4 KB]
Hendre site information
PDF [625.0 KB]
