GENERAL INFORMATION ON BORTH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

• Borth is situated six miles north of Aberystwyth on the Cardigan Bay coast. The village has a long, golden sandy beach. The south end, beneath the cliffs, has a wide expanse of rock pools where children can find a variety of small fish and shellfish. The cliffs themselves continue south to Wallog and accommodate a range of nesting birds including gulls, chuffs, ravens and peregrine falcons. From Wallog, the causeway extends out to the legendary sunken city of Cantre’r Gwaelod.
  
  
• At the north end lies the Ynyslas Nature Reserve, a protected area of sand dunes reaching as far as the Dyfi Estuary. The reserve is manned during the summer months by staff who arrange activities for young children, helping them to find and identify the nesting birds, butterflies and rare orchids. For those interested in wildlife, Northfield itself is home to several varieties of birds nesting in the hedges and we regularly have visits from a fox, squirrels, weasels, rabbits, badgers and hedgehogs. There are pictorial information posters on display to help you recognise the birds, animals and butterflies.
  
  
• Under certain tidal conditions the main stretch of beach reveals the waterlogged remains of the primeval forest.
  
  
• Between Borth and Tre’rddol lies Borth Bog, an area full of small wildlife, - birds, butterflies, marsh plants and reptiles. Some five miles north of Tre’rddol the RSPB have a bird sanctuary where dawn and twilight guided walks take place during the summer months.
  
  
• There are several public footpaths in the area including the coastal path through Clarach to Aberystwyth and through pastureland to neighbouring villages, - Talybont, Dolybont, Llandre and Taliesin. Immediately opposite Northfield, there is a path leading to a small, sheltered cove with steps leading up to a war memorial on the cliff top, from where you can enjoy wonderful views across the bay to Bardsey Island. The surrounding area has a wealth of forestry walks, all peaceful and safe. Some of the walks lead to hidden lakes and some have picnic areas and wonderful panoramic views.
  
  
• Borth has a range of public houses, shops and cafes as well as some large caravan parks with seasonal clubhouse entertainment, one of which is open to Northfield customers free of entry charge. There are tennis courts in the village and an amusement arcade. Borth also has a well-known eighteen hole golf course with Clubhouse situated at the north end of the village. In addition, there is a 9-hole golf course at Capel Bangor, some 4-5 miles away. One of the increasingly popular attractions in the village is the Animalarium - well worth a visit, particularly for children.
  
  
• At certain times of the year, you can fish for mackerel, bass, skate and flatfish off the beach and if the weather is suitable, there are boats available from Aberystwyth to take you deep sea fishing or to just sit and wait for the dolphins and seals to put in an appearance. There is also river and lake fishing within ten miles for which a permit is required.
  
  
• Within ten miles of Borth there are two leisure centres, one at Aberystwyth and another at Machynlleth. Also at the university town of Aberystwyth you will find crazy golf, an amusement centre, a museum, a theatre, two cinemas and a range of shops and restaurants. Leaving Aberystwyth station daily on the narrow gauge railway line is a small steam engine with its open carriages winding through the Rheidol Valley to the waterfalls at Devil’s Bridge. Also in the Rheidol Valley there is an excellent riding school suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. Further along the valley towards the Plynlymon Mountain Range the Llywernog Silver Mines are open to the public with guided tours underground to give you a taste of the labour market in by-gone days.
  
  
• The market town of Machynlleth houses the original Welsh Parliament, the famous Celtica multi-media exhibition and nearby the Centre for Alternative Technology and the King Arthur’s Labyrinth. To the north and south of Aberystwyth, there are popular Activity Centres which offer a comprehensive range of outdoor acvtivities, complete with tuition if you need it.
  
  
• The Nantyrarian Visitor Centre, also on the Plynlymon Mountains is a well known kite-feeding centre. A recent development has been the building of a new café, information centre, and shower block overlooking the lake.
  
  
• Places to eat are on the increase in Borth and outlying areas. On the seafront in Borth there will be a large new café above the Shop/Post Office. The Victoria Inn is already well-known for its high quality, good value food, whilst the Railway Inn has recently changed hands and has been totally renovated. The new owners are planning to open the restaurant for 2006. The Welsh Black in Bowstreet also has a good reputation. Further afield, there are two award-winning restaurants - one in Ynyshir [the RSPB Bird Sanctuary at Furnace] and the other in the Harbourmaster Hotel at Aberaeron. There is also a highly recommended Thai restaurant in Aberaeron and a new Indian Restaurant in Machynlleth.

This is just a broad outline of Borth and its surrounding area. If you need further details please ring and we will do our best to help.

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DIRECTIONS TO NORTHFIELD

FROM MACHYNLLETH on the A487

Follow the A487 South towards Aberystwyth. After approximately nine miles you will reach Tre’rddol with a Texaco Garage and Cafe on the left. Turn right on the B4353 signposted Borth. Follow the road to Borth, past the golf course, straight through the village until you arrive at a Y junction, with the new Shop/Post Office on the left and the Lifeboat Station on the right. Turn right on the B4572 signposted Clarach and continue up the hill for one third of a mile. The park is the last entrance on the left hand side.

FROM LLANGURIG on the A44

Follow A44 until you reach Capel Bangor. Leaving the village you take the second exit off the roundabout signposted Bowstreet - A4159. Continue for approximately three miles until you join the A487 signposted Machynlleth. Turn right into Bowstreet. Continue through the village until you reach a garage on the left. Turn left on the B4353 signposted Borth. Pass under two railway bridges and you will see the large Holiday Park on your left. Turn left by the new Shop/Post Office and proceed up the hill for one third of a mile. The park is the last entrance on the left hand side.

FROM ABERYSTWYTH on the A487

Follow the A487 signposted Machynlleth until you reach Bowstreet. Proceed through the village until you come to a garage on the left hand side. Turn left on the B4353 signposted Borth. Pass under two railway bridges and you will see the large Holiday Park on your left. Turn left by the new Shop/Post Office and proceed up the hill for one third of a mile. The park is the last entrance on the left hand side.

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ACCESS POLICY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

Northfield Holiday Park wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexuality or disability.

ACCESS STATEMENT

It has always been our intention to make Northfield Holiday Park accessible to everyone and we have taken the following steps to enable this to happen:

• Most caravans have parking for one car alongside the caravan
• Caravan F is adapted for people with some mobility impairment. It is however essential that the person can leave the wheelchair to walk a few steps. It should also be noted that this caravan does not have a walk-in shower - it is a half bath
• Wheelchairs, oxygen bottles etc. can be arranged for holiday use provided sufficient notice is given
• A TV with teletext can be provided for visitors with hearing impairment (to be arranged in advance)

As the Reception Office is located in the family house, it can be difficult for those with mobility impairment to reach on arrival. Arrangements will be made for holiday makers to go straight to the caravan where they will be visited by Ann or Bob as soon as possible after their arrival.

As it has not been possible to modify the launderette for wheelchair users due to the lack of space, arrangements can be made in advance for regular collection of laundry during the holiday. If telephone access is needed, a mobile can be borrowed from Reception.

As always, should there be a medical emergency during the night, we are always willing to assist in any way we can.