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TREGARON...
Famous sons...
On Tregaron's main square stands a statue commemorating its most famous son - Henry Richard. Once a Member for Parliament representing Merthyr Tydfil, Henry Richard was a founder and first secretary of the League of Nations, fore-runner to the modern United Nations.In 2009, however, another of Tregaron's famous sons is being honoured. In commemoration of the four hundredth anniversary of the death of Twm Sion Cati - the "Robin Hood of Wales" - a sequence of "TWM 400" events ahs been organised. For full details see the events page or visit the website of the Twm Siôn Cati Society.
The Cors Caron National Nature Reserve...
Cors Caron was once a great lake, fed by the river Teifi which flows down from its source in the high Cambrian Mountains above the remains of Strata Florida Abbey (a CADW property), east of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid (the bridge over the blessed ford).At the end of the last Ice Age a glacier melted, leaving a natural dam across the valley. Behind this dam a lake was created. The lake, in turn, filled with sediment and vegetation. The peat surface grew, creating three distinctive domes which rise above the original lake bed level.
As well as the rare red kite, over 170 species of bird have been recorded on Cors Caron including buzzards, hen harriers and sparrow hawks. The multi-use Ystwyth Trail - much of it off-road along the track of the former Great Western Railway - opened at the end of June 2008. The Ystwyth Trail crosses Cors Caron linking Tregaron with Aberystwyth, 18 miles away.
The Cors Caron National Nature Reserve is managed by the Countryside Council for Wales. There is a new bird hide positioned at the riverside within the reserve and this is accessible by level boardwalks which also offer circular routes out onto the reserve.
The Cambrian Mountains...
To the east of Tregaron lie some of the last great unspoiled upland areas of Wales and England, akin to the Highlands of Scotland in its character. Indeed, once upon a time an upland sheep farmer in this area, believing himself to be the owner of the largest flock of sheep in the United Kingdom was shocked to learn, one day, of a widow in Scotland owning more sheep than he did. In true Cardi style the Tregaronian did not bat an eyelid before taking off for Scotland, courting the lady, marrying her and bringing his bride and her sheep back to live on the mountain.At Ffrwdargamddwr there is a choice between proceeding towards Abergwesyn and, perhaps, a round trip back to Tregaron via the Elan Valley, or proceeding in a southerly direction towards Llandovery via the Brianne Dam. This latter route also affords the possibility of a round trip back to Tregaron via Lampeter.
People from all over Wales visit these mountains on Sundays during, the summer, to partake in services at one of Wales's most isolated chapels - Soar y Mynydd - or otherwise to enjoy the spectacular scenery and possibly shop for crafts at Tregaron's Welsh Gold Centre, where the world-famous Rhiannon jewellery is made..
Walking and Angling...
Visit the activities section to learn more of the walking and angling opportunities in the Tregaron area.
Accommodation
To view holiday accommodation in this area, visit the accommodation page or download a PDF of 2009 accommodation in the Tregaron & Lampeter area.