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Welcome
to Rhayader This small market town situated in mid-Wales is a perfect base for exploring. The name Rhayader or Rhaeadr Gwy in Welsh means 'waterfall on the Wye'. Rhayader is a busy and historic market town in the north-west of the ancient county of Radnorshire. It is the first town on the banks of the River Wye and has long been a vital centre for the farming community with its flourishing livestock market serving a large rural area. The town lies at the crossroads of important routes from south to north and east to west through central Wales with a bridge over the River Wye. In the 18th and 19th century, sheep and cattle drovers traversed the Cambrian mountains destined for English market towns of Banbury, Hereford and London. The clock tower in the middle of Rhayader acting as the historic crossroad midway between North and South Wales and was a mid 19th century vital staging post on the famous coach road from Aberystwyth to London. The surrounding countryside can be easily explored by bicycle and has a wide range of places to stay including caravans, camping, bed and breakfasts, self-catering cottages or Hotels. There are plenty of places to provide good food and drink. The town has a wonderful riverside walk, two large free car parks and the nearest Train Station is 12 miles away at Llandrindod Wells - on the Heart of Wales line. Like the other local communities, Rhayader and the surrounding area underwent great changes during Queen Victoria's reign and became a popular place to visit. |
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Welcome to the Elan Valley
The lovely Elan Valley lakelands of Mid Wales are well worth visiting. The Elan valley has five lakes Caban Coch, Garreg-Ddu, Pen-y-Garreg, Craig-Goch and the more recent Claerwen reservoir
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There are a wide range of activities available to you. There is something for everybody's taste. Click on any of the links below to find out more.
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Welcome to Llandrindod Wells
Llandrindod Wells is a firmly
placed ‘hub’ of Wales and hive of activity. Branching out
from its fine central location are a wealth of historic places &
events, natural & manmade beauty spots and future promise. |
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Welcome to Builth Wells
It could be argued that, with the disappearance of the railway and its absolute decline as a Spa, Builth's heyday has passed. This however, could not be further from the truth. The ancient function of a market town remains and Builth without doubt has a lot to offer the resident and visitor alike.
The Royal Welsh Show is one of the most prestigious events of its type in Europe, and brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British Agriculture with a unique and very special ‘Welsh' flavour. Be part of this exciting summer event at The Showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.
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