Roger’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Elan Valley is a stunning series of Victorian reservoirs built to supply fresh water to Birmingham. There a walking trails, Mountain Bike routes and views points. Electric bikes are available for hire here,a great way to enjoy the stunning scenery.
The visitor centre has a cafe and an interesting museum, kids play area.
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Elan Valley Visitor Centre
The Elan Valley is a stunning series of Victorian reservoirs built to supply fresh water to Birmingham. There a walking trails, Mountain Bike routes and views points. Electric bikes are available for hire here,a great way to enjoy the stunning scenery.
The visitor centre has a cafe and an interesting museum, kids play area.
Scenic Nation Trust Property set in Deer parkland with a castle to explore, lovely walks , picnic area and cafe.
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National Trust - Dinefwr
Dynevor AvenueScenic Nation Trust Property set in Deer parkland with a castle to explore, lovely walks , picnic area and cafe.
Beautiful gardens, large dome glass house, nice to explore
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Jardín Botánico Nacional de Gales
Beautiful gardens, large dome glass house, nice to explore
If you are bike mad this is the place to see the evolution of the bike.
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National Cycle Museum
Temple StreetIf you are bike mad this is the place to see the evolution of the bike.
Events
The show ground hosts many varied events throughout the year. The Royal Welsh Agricultural show being held in July.
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Royal Welsh Showground
The show ground hosts many varied events throughout the year. The Royal Welsh Agricultural show being held in July.
City/town information
12 miles from the cottage. There is a castle ruin, a number of Pubs, takeaways, Cafe and a range of independent shops, eg Butcher, Bakers, Healthfoods, Antiques. Co op supermarket.
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Llandovery
12 miles from the cottage. There is a castle ruin, a number of Pubs, takeaways, Cafe and a range of independent shops, eg Butcher, Bakers, Healthfoods, Antiques. Co op supermarket.
Nice park by the river, Swimming pool, Cinema, Co-op supermarket, Butcher
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Builth Wells
Nice park by the river, Swimming pool, Cinema, Co-op supermarket, Butcher
Visitor Boating Lake and play area Rock Park and old wells, Cafe, Cycle museum, Tesco, Aldi,
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Llandrindod Wells
Visitor Boating Lake and play area Rock Park and old wells, Cafe, Cycle museum, Tesco, Aldi,
Great for book shops and cafe, 45 minutes drive from the cottage.
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Hay-on-Wye
Great for book shops and cafe, 45 minutes drive from the cottage.
Art galleys, cooks shop, cafe and pubs, antique shops. Dinefwr National trust.
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Llandeilo
Art galleys, cooks shop, cafe and pubs, antique shops. Dinefwr National trust.
Military Museum, Cathedral, Independent shops, Outdoor activity shops.
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Brecon
Military Museum, Cathedral, Independent shops, Outdoor activity shops.
We are lucky to have 3 pubs , a cafe and restaurant, general store , petrol Station and shop located in the town. There is a children's playground and skate ramps on the Dolwen Fields.
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Llanwrtyd Wells
We are lucky to have 3 pubs , a cafe and restaurant, general store , petrol Station and shop located in the town. There is a children's playground and skate ramps on the Dolwen Fields.
Walks
Do able family walk from Storey Arms on the A470, Highest point in South Wales.. Can get very busy at weekends and holidays. Go prepared for a mountain climb.
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Pen-y-Fan
Do able family walk from Storey Arms on the A470, Highest point in South Wales.. Can get very busy at weekends and holidays. Go prepared for a mountain climb.
Abergwesyn Common
Scenic Valley, single track mountain road, river with pools.
Black Mountain
Great walking country,
Walking trails for various abilities, mountain streams and waterfall. MTB trail
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Cwm Rhaeadr MTB Trail
Walking trails for various abilities, mountain streams and waterfall. MTB trail
Great walking along the River Irfon at Pont Wen ( White Bridge), picnic areas Pwll Bo, wild swimming in the Washpool
Irfon Forest
Great walking along the River Irfon at Pont Wen ( White Bridge), picnic areas Pwll Bo, wild swimming in the Washpool
Great for walking and Mountain biking, loads for different tracks, do take a map with you.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/crychan-forest/?lang=en
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Crychan Forest
Great for walking and Mountain biking, loads for different tracks, do take a map with you.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/crychan-forest/?lang=en
Mountain Biking
Great down hill MTB single track route through the forest, some technical sections. Walks of varying length and difficulty.
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Cwm Rhaeadr MTB Trail
Great down hill MTB single track route through the forest, some technical sections. Walks of varying length and difficulty.
www.mbruk.co.uk is a good site for some ideas for the cycling routes around Llanwrtyd Wells.
Irfon Forest
www.mbruk.co.uk is a good site for some ideas for the cycling routes around Llanwrtyd Wells.
Children Activities
Quackers
Indoor and outdoor play areas.
Llandovery Swimming Pool
Cilycwm RoadLocal swimming pool with baby pool
Builth Wells Swimming Pool
North RoadSwimming Pool
Indoor water park , climbing wall and activities. Book tickets ahead online to avoid queuing.
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LC Swansea
Oystermouth RoadIndoor water park , climbing wall and activities. Book tickets ahead online to avoid queuing.
New to the lake boats for hire, good childrens play ground
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Llandrindod Wells Lake
New to the lake boats for hire, good childrens play ground