Activities

“Spectacular views, wonderful bike rides, great barbecue and lovely hosts.”

Active activities!

Adventure activities in the Beacons and mountains, from Hay-on-Wye.

The Activity Centre at Lake Llangorse:

  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Water skiing

Bird watching

This is mid-wales, home of the red kite, and we even have greater-spotted woodpeckers visit our garden.

Family Attractions

Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm.

Brecon mountain Railway scenic trip on a historic live steam train.

The crannog at Lake Llangorse. This ancient “floating island” is one of the very few left in Britain. It can be visited, together with an authentically reconstructed one on the edge of the lake.

The spectacular Dan-yr-Ogof caves and dinosaur park. The National Showcave Centre is really impressive.

Gardens and Parks

The National Botanic Garden of Wales

Aberglasney Gardens, seen on TV

The Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans, near Cardiff

Dinefwr Park, National Trust garden.

Margam Country Park, an unknown jewel.

Gliding

Gliding Club at Talgarth,
less than 30 minutes away.

Horse riding

New bridle network opened

Walking and Cycling

We have maps and guides, drying room, first aid kit, puncture repair kit, dry cycle storage, and outdoor cycle wash. We are recognised by the Welsh Tourist Board as “Walker and cyclist friendly”. 

Cycles can also be hired in Brecon.

Powys Trails:

  • Kerry Ridgeway
  • Pererindod Melangell
  • Wye Valley Walk
  • Severn Way
  • Glyndwr's Way
  • Ann Griffiths Walk
  • Offa's Dyke Path

 

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