| All types of activities are available locally including, quad- biking, horseriding, fishing, cycling, birdwatching etc. The Glyndwr Way also passes close by and there are many other walks in the locality that can be explored. For those less active why not take a ride on the narrow gauge railway from Llanfair Caereinion to Welshpool, or the restored Montgomery canal. Visit Powis Castle, Lake Vyrnwy, Snowdonia and Llanrhaeadr Waterfall all within half an hour. | |
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Glyndwr's Way Glyndwr's Way is superb walking holiday through some of the finest scenery in Wales. Glyndwr's Way is the most recent of Wales's three designated National Trails and named after Owain Glyndwr,the legendary Welsh nobleman who led a successful revolt against English domination in 1401. The trail follows a horseshoe line through long green valleys and secluded hill-country of the Radnorshire Hills, because of its remoteness Glyndwr, was able to moving rapidly and elusively along the numerous ‘cefnffyrdd’, ancient upland tracks, the key feature in enabling him to fight a guerrilla campaign successfully against the English |
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Lake Vyrnwy Lake Vyrnwy lies just to the south of Snowdonia. It is a man-made water reservoir with a perimeter road 11.75 miles long. Located a short drive from the Shropshire border it is a day-out from areas such as Birmingham and Liverpool. Its stone-built dam, built in the 1880s, is the first of its kind in the world. The Nature Reserve and the area around it are jointly managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and Severn Trent Water. It was built for the purpose of supplying Liverpool and Merseyside with fresh water. It flooded the head of the Vyrnwy Valley and submerged the small village of Llanwddyn. Today it is a popular retreat, for people in the West Midlands and Merseyside for days out, and also for ornithologists, cyclists, and hikers. |
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Powis Castle and Gardens The world-famous garden, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare and tender plants. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, it retains its original lead statues and an orangery on the terraces. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress. Remodelled and embellished over more than 400 years, it reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert family, each generation adding to the magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries. A superb collection of treasures from India is displayed in the Clive Museum |
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Snowdonia National Park Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is a living working area, home to over 26,000 people. As well as being the largest National Park in Wales, Snowdonia boasts the highest mountain in Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales, as well as a wealth of picturesque villages like Betws y Coed and Beddgelert. Snowdonia is an area steeped in culture, and local history, where more than half its population speak Welsh. Snowdonia attracts thousands of visitors each year who enjoy its amazing landscapes and the wealth of outdoor activities on offer. The National Park Authority’s aims are to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area. |
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Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Opened in 1903 to link the market town of Welshpool to the rural community of Llanfair Caereinion, this 2 foot 6 inch narrow gauge steam railway now provides a tourist service for all the family and a welcome change from the rush of every day life. Built as a Light Railway to avoid some of the costs of railway construction, the narrow gauge allows for tight curves and steep gradients, enabling the line to follow the contours of the countryside. |