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Dyfnant Forest (Hendre), near Dolgellau

Carriage drivers can take a pleasure drive through Dyfnant Forest’s beautiful countryside

What's here

Dogs welcome
Horse riding trail
Parking (free)
Picnic area

This site and visitor facilities are open – please see more details on this web page.

Coronavirus update

There are coronavirus local restrictions in some areas of Wales.

Our sites remain open in areas with local restrictions but you should not travel from outside the area to visit them - this site is located in the county of Powys.

We have changed the normal route for some of our trails to help you maintain social distancing – please follow signs on site.

You need to wear a mask when going inside one of our buildings.

You can check-in via the NHS app when entering one of our buildings – scan the QR-code on the NHS Covid-19 poster on site.

Welcome

Dyfnant Forest is in a part of Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages.

It is an area rich in history, too. Owain Glyndwr, the Welsh prince who fought for Welsh independence and united Wales, once rode these hills.

Nowadays it is well known for its facilities for horse riding and carriage driving.

Horse riding and carriage driving trails

The Rainbow Trails were developed in partnership with the Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Horse Riders and Carriage Drivers Association.

There are nearly 100 miles of tracks and trails with five horse riding trails and three carriage trails.

The trails are waymarked and range from an easy trot to challenging 16-mile routes for more experienced riders wanting full-day rides.

For full details and maps go to the Rainbow Trails website or download the Hendre site information.

Facilities at Hendre

Horses in corral Hendre car park is the starting point for the three carriage driving trails.

The car park has:

large turning circle
two corrals
hitching rails
picnic tables
a quiet area to harness up and put to

Closures and diversions

Please note:

Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations
Occasionally 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 onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place

How to get here

Location

Hendre car park is located on the B4395 between Llangadfan and Lake Vyrnwy.

Parking is free of charge.

It is in the county of Powys.

Download the location map.

Directions

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.