Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters
In or near Llanilar.
Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glanyrafon · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Place summary
Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters is a natural landmark located in Mid Wales. This area features a unique landscape shaped by the River Rheidol, with distinctive shingle formations and backwaters that support diverse wildlife. The site is notable for its ecological importance and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4077, -4.0319
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llanbadarn Fawr
- Postcode
- SY23 3HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Glanyrafon — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7320337 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Pen Bwlch-mawr
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway
Heritage railways · 1.8 km
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Glanyrafon railway station
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Where to eat & stay near Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters
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Places to eat & drink
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Llywernog Silver Lead Mine
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📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Commercial Inn
The Commercial Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters?
- Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3HW), in the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr.
- What is Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters?
- Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters?
- The nearest railway station is Glanyrafon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3HW.
- Is Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters free to visit?
- Yes, Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rheidol Shingles and Backwaters?
- The nearest railway station is Glanyrafon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3HW.