STRATA FLORIDA ABBEY
(1 mile from the Red Lion)

The Cistercian Monastery of Strata Florida, or Ystrad Fflur was established in 1164 by monks from Whitland on land provided by Robert Fitzstephen, the Norman Lord Of Pennard. It was built on the banks of Afon Fflur, a tributary of the Teifi.

CORS CARON
(2 miles from the Red Lion)

A local nature reserve Cors Caron is situated on a stretch of land between Pontrhydfendigaid and Tregaron. It is not only the place to see the famous Red Kite but it is home to a number of rare species of wildlife known only to this part of the world.

TEIFI POOLS
(2 miles from the Red Lion)

Step back in time and sample the traditional way of fly fishing for Wild Brown Trout. The Teifi Pools offers the visting angler, wonderful scenery with fantastic fishing. It is also an ideal place for walkers to take in the maginifcent scenery on paths and tracks with a lane leading to Strata Florida Abbey.