THIS year is Wales’ Year of Legends and, over the coming 12 months, mid Wales will be showing off its legendary venues, both past and present.

If you’re interested in exploring Wales’ unique history and the legendary stories that have been passed down through the generations, here are seven ancient legends you can discover for yourself.

From sea kingdoms to statues, and dragons to devils, there’s no shortage of adventure and mystery in mid Wales’ past.

One is Devil’s Bridge where legend has it, that the Devil is said to have visited Ceredigion in the 11th century to see its breath-taking surroundings, and struck an unusual deal while he was there.

Another is Pistyll Rhaeadr Falls – The UK’s tallest single drop Wales where the legend involves good triumphing over evil.

Twm Sion Cati – Tregaron’s Twm Town Walk - is where Wales’ very own Robin Hood, Twm Sion Cati, was known for taking from the rich and tricking the unscrupulous.

Cantre’r Gwaelod (The Lowland Hundred) at Borth beach is said to be an ancient sunken kingdom – Wales’ very own Atlantis. Visit the beaches of Borth, and you’ll see the miniature tree-like structures protruding from the sand; this are in fact a 5000 year old Petrified Forest, but legend offers many reasons why they found themselves under the sea.

The Owain Glyndwr Centre in Machynlleth sits on the site of the parliament held in 1404 that appointed him as Prince, and offers unique insights into his life.

There are also the Ghosts of Powis Castle which dates back to the 13th century.

See this week’s south editions for the full feature, in shops and online tomorrow