Activities
There are a wide range of activities to be enjoyed in the surrounding area as well as swimming from Borth’s Blue Flag sandy beach and the nearby Ynyslas sand dunes.
Golf
There are three 18-hole courses within easy reach and we are able to offer concessionary green fees at each. Borth links course is one of the oldest in Wales, while Aberystwyth's 6119 yard Par 70 course offers breathtaking views across Cardigan Bay and Penrhos is a Championship length course with facilities including a 9-hole course and driving range. Handicap cards are required. The nearby Capel Bangor and Penlan Las 9-hole courses, where handicap cards are not required, also have good facilities.
Cycling
Borth and Ynyslas are flat areas, but a few miles inland country roads lead up to the mountains. Mountain trail biking is well catered for at Bwlch-Nant-Yr-Arian Visitor Centre, with over 35km of routes over both natural and purpose built terrain. There are additional cycle paths in Coed-y-Brenin Forestry Centre, Dolgellau and from Machynlleth.
Walking
From gentle strolls to more demanding treks there is a fine range of walks along beaches, dunes and coastal paths and in the picturesque countryside, mountains and lakes areas.
Angling
Sea Fishing off the beach at Borth is popular (boats can be hired in Aberystwyth) and there is also reservoir, lake and river fishing locally (licences available in Aberystwyth).
Horse-Riding
Riding and trekking in beautiful countryside is provided by the Rheidol Riding Centre, near Aberystwyth. Instruction by fully qualified staff is available.
Watersports
The safe, sandy beach of Borth is ideal for watersports such as surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The length of the beach means there is plenty of room for all. The best surf is usually found near the lifeboat station at the southern end of Borth whereas windsurfing and kitesurfing is better at the northern end of the beach. If you don't intend to participate yourself simply sitting on the beach watching the spectacle can be entertainment in itself. For more information on coastal sports in the area please visit Forces-of-Nature
Places of Interest
Is well served with two good supermarkets, several pubs serving food as well as take-aways, two excellent coffee shops as well as other small shops. Borth is famous for its Blue Flag beach and dunes. There is a play area by the village hall. Borth is also noted for its Carnival week in August.
Borth is an ideal base from which you can visit a wide area of outstanding natural beauty. To the North you are a few miles away from the Snowdonia National Park area and towns such as Machynlleth with its street market, Aberdyfi, Tywyn and Tal-y-Llyn narrow Gauge Railway. To the South there is the picturesque town and harbour of Aberaeron and a host of secluded sandy bays. While in the immediate area - Aberystwyth with its facilities is the major town and the starting point of the Devils Bridge Narrow Gauge Railway. Home of the National Library of Wales and the camera Obscure on Constitution Hill.
Other places to visit include Corris Craft Centre/King Arthur’s Labyrinth, The Centre Of Alternative Technology, RSPB Nature Reserve at Ynys-Hir, Lead and Silver Mines, Nant-yr-Arian Forest Centre for walks, cycling and seeing Red Kites.
In addition to the options Borth offers, there is a wide range of restaurants and country pubs - most of them children friendly - serving a wide range of menus from bar snacks to gourmet standard dining, all within a few miles.