Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has put the leasehold interest in two visitor attractions on the market.
Located in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre was Britain’s first purpose-built mountain biking centre. Set within 9,000 acres of forest, the site offers more than 130km of trails for mountain biking, walking and trail running, alongside a circular timber-framed visitor centre and a 4,000 sq ft sustainable extension building.
On-site facilities include a café, bike hire shop and conference space. The centre also offers potential development opportunities.
NRW is also marketing Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre located in the Cambrian Mountains, which is renowned for its red kite feeding station and diverse outdoor activities. The centre features a modern timber-framed visitor building, events space, bird hide, play areas and a skills park, complemented by approximately 80km of promoted trails for mountain biking, walking and running.
NRW is looking for partners who share a strong commitment to wildlife conservation, sustainable land management and responsible public access to nature.
Neil Stoddart, head of sustainable commercial development at NRW, said: “Using a commercial service framework, we are pleased to be working with Newmark. The aim is to find long-term, sustainable partners to protect and enhance the natural environment and benefit local communities, local businesses and visitors.”
Leo Llewellyn, associate in Newmark’s UK leisure team, which has been appointed to market the opportunities, added: “These sites are part of Wales’ natural heritage, with long-term wildlife preservation at their core. They offer incredible opportunities for operators to create memorable visitor experiences, boost local communities and champion sustainable tourism that respects sensitive natural environments.”
