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Hendre is in Dyfnant Forest.
Dyfnant Forest is an upland forest on the edge of the Cambrian mountains just south of Lake Vyrnwy.
The forest is made up of large areas of conifers and pockets of native deciduous trees.
It is well known for its horse riding and carriage driving trails on scenic tracks.
There is also a short walking trail from our car park at Pont Llogel.
Hendre is the starting point for the Rainbow Trails for carriage driving.
Facilities at this car park include:
There are nearly 100 miles of tracks and trails with five horse riding trails and three carriage trails in Dyfnant Forest.
Known as the Rainbow Trails, they were developed in partnership with the Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Horse Riders and Carriage Drivers Association
The trails are waymarked and range from an easy trot to challenging 16-mile routes for more experienced riders wanting full-day rides.
Dyfnant Forest forms part of the National Forest for Wales.
The National Forest will:
In time it will form a connected ecological network running throughout Wales, bringing social, economic and environmental benefits.
For more information about the National Forest for Wales go to the Welsh Government website.
Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or other operations.
We may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice, due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff.
Please always follow any instructions on site and any temporary diversion signs.
Hendre car park is located on the B4395 between Llangadfan and Lake Vyrnwy.
It is in the county of Powys.
Hendre is on Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer map 239.
The OS grid reference for the car park is SJ 029 151.
Hendre car park is located on the B4395 between Llangadfan and Lake Vyrnwy.
From the Penyffordd car park: turn left onto the B4395 (from A458 Llangadfan heading to Lake Vyrnwy). Follow this road for one and a half miles before turning left by Hendre cottages on the corner. The Hendre car park is 300 metres up this road on the right hand side.
From Llanfyllin: take the B4393 and then turn left on to the B4395 signposted to Llwydiarth and Pont Llogel. Turn right by Hendre cottages. The Hendre car park is 300 metres up this road on the right hand side.
Parking is free of charge.
Overnight parking is not permitted
There are no staff at this location.
Contact our customer team for general enquiries during office hours, Monday to Friday.