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Become
a member of ecodyfi We want everybody in the Valley to join, so it
only costs £1. Drop into Ty Bro Dyfi or send some stamps.
The information
centre is open Monday to Friday between 10.00 and 3.00. You might even
like to get involved in staffing it or in helping to run a project. Please
come and see us!
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 TheDyfi
valley includes the westerly spur of Powys, Ceredigion northof Aberystwyth,
south Gwynedd and the southern rim of Snowdonia National Park. Sometimes
the river is spelt Dovey. The valley containsa wealth of natural
attractions:
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The long Tarren escarpment gives a marvellous view of sea and hills from the north side of the estuary
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The beautiful Aran mountains at the head of the valley are accessible from Dinas Mawddwy
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Snowdonia offers some of Britain's most breathtaking scenery, with Cadair Idris easily accessible from the valley
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The estuary area, including its human and built elements, has been designated as Wales's first biosphere reserve by UNESCO
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Ynyslas dunes and Cors Fochno National Nature Reserve are situated to the south of the mouth of the Dyfi, next to Borth
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Some of the most beautiful, award-winning beaches run along either edge of the estuary, from Aberdyfi to Tywyn in the north and from Ynyslas to Borth in the south
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The Pennant valley, with its steep wooded slopes above Llanbrynmair, is a striking example of a captured river.
 Muchof the rest of the valley is a fascinating range of peat bog, moorlandand deciduous and coniferous forestry, where many outdoor activitiesare available:
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Bird watching, especially on the estuary,
with Red Kites on the moors and mountains
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Clay pigeon shooting at one of the 5 largest
grounds in Britain
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Cycling, with the north-south national cycle
Route 8 passing through the area, and with a developing range
of mountain bike and leisure cycle ways, including the recently
launched Mach 1, 2 and 3 routes. Cycle hire is available through
Greenstiles and Red Bike Hire. Read
MB Britain's recent article about Mountain Biking the Dyfi Valley
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Dyfi Active
- a new section of the web site for visitors to the area who
are looking for action as well as activity providers and activity
friendly£accommodation.
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Dinghy sailing and yachting based in Aberdyfi
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Golf at Aberdyfi, Borth and Machynlleth
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Outward Bound centre for groups in Aberdyfi
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Quad biking for all ages and abilities at Madian
Quads
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Sea and river angling, including salmon and
sea trout fishing on the River Dyfi
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Walking, using the network of footpaths and
forest walks, including the Glyndwr's Way National Trail.
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