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Northfield Holiday Park is ideally located for exploring Borth and the surrounding area. Families can enjoy a sandy beach with rock pools, scenic coastal and countryside walks, and nearby nature reserves including Ynyslas and Borth Bog. Local attractions include the Animalarium, golf courses, and a variety of shops, cafés, and family-friendly pubs. Wildlife is abundant both at the park and nearby, with opportunities to spot birds, butterflies, and other native species. Further afield, Aberystwyth and Machynlleth offer leisure centres, museums, theatres, and historic sites, along with additional activities such as horse riding and guided mine tours.
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Discover Borth & Beyond
Borth is located six miles north of Aberystwyth on the Cardigan Bay coast. It features a long sandy beach, and at the southern end, there are rock pools beneath the cliffs where children can explore marine life. The cliffs lead south to Wallog and are home to nesting birds such as gulls, choughs, ravens and peregrine falcons. A causeway from Wallog marks the site of the legendary sunken city of Cantre’r Gwaelod. |
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Ancient Forest Remains
At certain tides, the beach reveals preserved remains of a submerged forest. These waterlogged tree stumps date back thousands of years and are visible when conditions are right. |
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Ynyslas Nature Reserve
To the north lies Ynyslas Nature Reserve, a protected area of sand dunes at the Dyfi Estuary. The Visitor Centre at the reserve has recently been closed by Natural Resources Wales but for up-to-date visitor information we recommend following this link. The Dyfi Valley is a designated UNESCO Biosphere with important wildlife habitats. Northfield also sees regular visits from local wildlife including birds, foxes, rabbits, badgers and hedgehogs, with identification posters displayed on site. |
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Machynlleth & Activity Centres
Machynlleth features the site of the original Welsh Parliament, the Celtica multimedia exhibition, the Centre for Alternative Technology, and King Arthur’s Labyrinth. There are also nearby activity centres offering outdoor pursuits with instruction. |
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Nearby Activities
Within ten miles, there are leisure centres in Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. Aberystwyth offers mini golf, amusement arcades, a museum, theatre, cinemas, shops, and restaurants. A steam railway from Aberystwyth travels through the Rheidol Valley to Devil’s Bridge. The area also includes a riding school and guided tours at Llywernog Silver Mine. |
Borth Bog & Nature Walks
Between Borth and Tre’rddol is Borth Bog, home to birds, butterflies, reptiles and marshland plants. Around five miles north of Tre’rddol, the RSPB sanctuary offers summer guided walks. Nearby is an Osprey Breeding Centre which has previously featured on BBC’s Springwatch. |
Finding places to eat
Borth has a number of dining options - we can help recommend a place to eat when you arrive or you can always contact us if you want to plan in advance. |
Walking Routes
There are several public footpaths in the area, including the coastal path to Aberystwyth and inland trails to local villages. Directly opposite Northfield is a path to a small cove and up to a cliff-top war memorial, offering views across the bay. |
Local Facilities & Attractions
Borth offers pubs, shops, cafés, tennis courts, an amusement arcade. The village also has an 18-hole golf course, and a 9-hole course is located in Capel Bangor.
Borth offers pubs, shops, cafés, tennis courts, an amusement arcade. The village also has an 18-hole golf course, and a 9-hole course is located in Capel Bangor.
For more inspiration when visiting Northfield Holiday Park, visit Visit Mid Wales