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Central Powys | Towns and Countryside

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  1. Image Creditl Glyndwrs Way
    Llandrindod Wells, or 'Landod' as it is known to locals, is the administrative centre of Powys and one of its largest towns. As the name suggests, Llandrindod Wells owes its origins to the spring waters.
  2.  Memorial to Prince Llywelyn the Last at Cilmeri
    Builth Wells is home to the Royal Welsh Show, red kites and the final resting place of Wales' last prince, Llewelyn the Last.
  3. Judge's Lodging
    Presteigne, (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Mid Wales Marches on the border of Wales and England. Presteigne and Norton have been designated by DarkSky International as the very first Dark Sky Community in the UK.
  4. Rhayader Town
    A busy, historic market town, Rhayader is named after 'Rhayadr Gwy', a Welsh name for a local waterfall on the Wye. The town is situated in the very heart of Mid Wales in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley sheltered by the Cambrian Mountains.
  5. Knighton
    Knighton is a Mid Wales Marches town with a remarkable landscape and rich history. Located on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, it makes a great base to explore the Offa's Dyke Path or Glyndwr's Way National Trails.

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  1. Address

    Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5LR

    Telephone

    01597 823298

    Powys

    Two areas of upland sessile oak woodland connected by a recently felled conifer plantation now replanted with native broadleaved species. An important place for mosses and lichens.

    Add Cefn Cenarth Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Near New Radnor, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TN

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    New Radnor

    Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. The waymarked trail along a gorge and explore the woodland with some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.

    Add Radnor Forest | Warren Wood (NRW) to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Warren Wood, Near New Radnor, Powys

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Powys

    Walk along a gorge to the Water-Break-its-Neck waterfall, a popular destination for Victorian tourists. Explore the woodland and see some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.

    Add Warren Wood | Waterfall & Walks (NRW) to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Trail Start - Knighton, Knighton - Felindre - Abbeycwmhir - Llanidloes, Powys, LD7 1EN

    Telephone

    01597 827562

    Knighton - Felindre - Abbeycwmhir - Llanidloes

    The 135 m/217km National Trail is a long distance walk which can be enjoyed as a continuous journey, typically taking around nine days, or over a series of weekend or day trips.

    Add Glyndwr's Way | Knighton - Llanidloes to your Itinerary

  5. Knucklas Railway Station

    Address

    Glyndwr, Knucklas, LD7 1PN

    Telephone

    0800 464 0000

    Knucklas

    Knucklas railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.

    Add Knucklas Railway Station to your Itinerary

  6. Trans Cambrian Way

    Address

    Knighton - Dyfi Junction, LD7

    The Trans Cambrian Way is a 108 mile / 175 km long distance mountain bike route that snakes its way through the heart of mid Wales, and climbs over the oldest mountain range in Europe, the Cambrian Mountains.

    Add Trans Cambrian Way to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SH

    Telephone

    01597 823298

    Powys

    A low-lying reserve with Knobley brook running through the wet grassland. Butterflies and flowers are abundant in the spring and summer months.

    Add Burfa Bog Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

    Knighton

    Knighton is a Mid Wales Marches town with a remarkable landscape and rich history. Located on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, it makes a great base to explore the Offa's Dyke Path or Glyndwr's Way National Trails.

    Add Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Cwmythig Hill, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5NS

    Rhayader

    EnduroGP of Wales 2026 – The Grand Finale
    6th – 9th August 2026

    Indicative Availability

    Book EnduroGP of Wales 2026 Online (opens in a new window)

    Add EnduroGP of Wales 2026 to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

    Llanwrtyd Wells

    Many of the locations in Llanwrtyd Wells have an interesting history and walking the Heritage Trail is an excellent way of learning about the town and taking in the beautiful surroundings.

    Add Llanwrtyd Wells | Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

    Telephone

    01597 810880

    Rhayader

    An unforgettable weekend of star-studded activities and performances in one of the top stargazing locations in the world.

    Indicative Availability

    Book Elan Valley Dark Sky Festival Online (opens in a new window)

    Add Elan Valley Dark Sky Festival to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Llangammarch, Powys, LD4 4EE

    Telephone

    0800 464 0000

    Llangammarch

    Llangammarch railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line which runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.

    Add Llangammarch Railway Station to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

    Telephone

    07493 654048

    The first Man v Horse Marathon was in June 1980 - and so began Green Events and its first, longest standing and now internationally acclaimed event.

    Add Man v Horse Marathon - Green Events to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2YT

    Telephone

    0300 065 3000

    Powys

    Just outside the historic town of Presteigne, Nash Wood lies half in Wales and half in England. The circular walking trail goes to a viewpoint overlooking one of the many hillforts along this part of the border.

    Add Coed Nash | Nash Wood (NRW) to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Llanwrtyd Wells - Tregaron, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

    Llanwrtyd Wells

    The Abergwesyn Pass from Llanwrtyd Wells is a 20 mile single track route that runs through an almost brutally wild landscape of Abergwesyn Common moors, escarpment, pine forest and scurrying streams

    Add Abergwesyn Pass | Scenic Drive to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

    Llanwrtyd Wells

    Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain. It is also one of the friendliest, having a long history of catering for the many visitors who today come to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains.

    Add Llanwrtyd Wells to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BU

    Builth Wells

    Builth Wells is home to the Royal Welsh Show, red kites and the final resting place of Wales' last prince, Llewelyn the Last.

    Add Llanfair ym Muallt | Builth Wells to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Rhayader Town Centre, Rhayader - Shrewsbury, LD6 5BU

    Telephone

    01179268893

    Rhayader - Shrewsbury

    This section of route 81 heads North East via Llanidloes, Newtown and Welshpool towards Shrewsbury and England.

    Add Sustrans Route 81: Rhayader - Shrewsbury to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Trail Start - Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

    Telephone

    01597 827562

    Powys

    A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

    Add Glyndwr's Way National Trail to your Itinerary

  20. Knighton Railway Station

    Address

    Station Rd, Knighton, LD7 1DT

    Telephone

    0800 464 0000

    Knighton

    Knighton railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line from Shrewsbury to Swansea.

    Add Knighton Railway Station to your Itinerary

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