Nigel’s guidebook
Places of interest
Gregynog is surrounded by 750 acres of grounds containing many different landscapes, including its renowned Grade 1 listed formal gardens. The Gardener’s Chronicle of 1912 described the gardens as ‘highly artistic and in complete harmony with the natural surroundings’ while CADW added ‘one of the most important parks and gardens in Powys, dating from at least 1500’s. The gardens at Gregynog are unrivaled, offering a mixture of formal and woodland walks. The homely café gift shop is situated in the historic courtyard. Gregynog hall is only a 20 minute short walk away from here.Hall (20 minutes)
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Gregynog Hall
Gregynog is surrounded by 750 acres of grounds containing many different landscapes, including its renowned Grade 1 listed formal gardens. The Gardener’s Chronicle of 1912 described the gardens as ‘highly artistic and in complete harmony with the natural surroundings’ while CADW added ‘one of the most important parks and gardens in Powys, dating from at least 1500’s. The gardens at Gregynog are unrivaled, offering a mixture of formal and woodland walks. The homely café gift shop is situated in the historic courtyard. Gregynog hall is only a 20 minute short walk away from here.Hall (20 minutes)
Mid Wales Art Centre (5 miles)
Home to a unique collection of paintings and sculpture by internationally renowned enamellist and sculptor Stefan Knapp. There are also exhibitions of works from many local and famous artists. In the holiday season there is also a café serving home made food. Opening Hours. 11am-4pm - Thursday – Sunday
Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Powys SY17 5SB.
Mid Wales Arts Centre
Maesmawr, CaeswsMid Wales Art Centre (5 miles)
Home to a unique collection of paintings and sculpture by internationally renowned enamellist and sculptor Stefan Knapp. There are also exhibitions of works from many local and famous artists. In the holiday season there is also a café serving home made food. Opening Hours. 11am-4pm - Thursday – Sunday
Mid Wales Arts Centre, Caersws, Powys SY17 5SB.
Caersws is a village and community on the River Severn, halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. It has a station on the Cambrian Line from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury. It has a Spar general store and Post Office, local butcher, great fish and chip shop, garage, two hairdressers and three pubs, The Buck, the Red Lion and the Unicorn.
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Caersws
Caersws is a village and community on the River Severn, halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. It has a station on the Cambrian Line from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury. It has a Spar general store and Post Office, local butcher, great fish and chip shop, garage, two hairdressers and three pubs, The Buck, the Red Lion and the Unicorn.
Llanidloes (14 miles)
Picturesque Llanidloes is at the heart of the ancient medieval kingdom of Arwystli; the first town on the River Severn and the gateway to the Cambrian Mountains. The town is full of delightful cafes, bookshops, local bakery and the usual sprinkling of pubs. There are several walks along the River Severn.
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Llanidloes
Llanidloes (14 miles)
Picturesque Llanidloes is at the heart of the ancient medieval kingdom of Arwystli; the first town on the River Severn and the gateway to the Cambrian Mountains. The town is full of delightful cafes, bookshops, local bakery and the usual sprinkling of pubs. There are several walks along the River Severn.
Severn Way Walk (14 miles)
The Severn Way is 210 miles (337 km) in length. Llanidloes is a small historic market town in Mid Wales; it is the first town along the River Severn
Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EE
Severn Way
Severn WaySevern Way Walk (14 miles)
The Severn Way is 210 miles (337 km) in length. Llanidloes is a small historic market town in Mid Wales; it is the first town along the River Severn
Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EE
Newtown (7 miles)
The Robert Owen Museum in Newtown, Powys houses a collection of objects, pictures and written material relating to the life of the social reformer.
Newtown Textile Museum tells the history of the woollen industry in Newtown, the consequences for the town and its people and it includes other related industries such as tanning and clog-making. 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL
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Newtown
Newtown (7 miles)
The Robert Owen Museum in Newtown, Powys houses a collection of objects, pictures and written material relating to the life of the social reformer.
Newtown Textile Museum tells the history of the woollen industry in Newtown, the consequences for the town and its people and it includes other related industries such as tanning and clog-making. 5-7 Commercial Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BL
Dolforwyn Castle (9 miles)
Dolforwyn Castle is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley.
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Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle (9 miles)
Dolforwyn Castle is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley.
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (10 miles)
A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
The Station, Llanfair Caereinon, Welshpool, Powys, SY21
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Уэлшпул и Лланфаир Лайт Рэйлвей
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (10 miles)
A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
The Station, Llanfair Caereinon, Welshpool, Powys, SY21
Kerry Ridgeway (12 miles)
This ancient path is 15 miles (24 km) long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry, to Bishops Castle. It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets. The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m)above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions.
Kerry Ridgeway
Kerry RidgewayKerry Ridgeway (12 miles)
This ancient path is 15 miles (24 km) long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry, to Bishops Castle. It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets. The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m)above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions.
Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. The lake has a surface area of 615 acres and stretches a distance of six miles and is a wonderful habitat for a large variety of wildlife.
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Llyn Clywedog Dam
Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. The lake has a surface area of 615 acres and stretches a distance of six miles and is a wonderful habitat for a large variety of wildlife.
Hafren Forest (21 miles)
Hafren Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren which is the Welsh name for the River Severn. The source of the River Severn is in a deep, blanket-peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon. There are walks to the source of the Severn from Hafren Forest or enjoy shorter routes through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/hafren-forest/?lang=en
Hafren Forest Bunkhouse
Hafren Forest (21 miles)
Hafren Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren which is the Welsh name for the River Severn. The source of the River Severn is in a deep, blanket-peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon. There are walks to the source of the Severn from Hafren Forest or enjoy shorter routes through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/hafren-forest/?lang=en
Hafren Forest (21 miles)
Hafren Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren which is the Welsh name for the River Severn. The source of the River Severn is in a deep, blanket-peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon. There are walks to the source of the Severn from Hafren Forest or enjoy shorter routes through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/hafren-forest/?lang=en
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Hafren Forest
Hafren Forest (21 miles)
Hafren Forest takes its name from Afon Hafren which is the Welsh name for the River Severn. The source of the River Severn is in a deep, blanket-peat bog on the slopes of Plynlimon. There are walks to the source of the Severn from Hafren Forest or enjoy shorter routes through the woodland to the famous Severn Break its Neck waterfall and Blaenhafren Falls.
https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/mid-wales/hafren-forest/?lang=en
Powys Castle (16 miles)
Powis Castle, built circa 1200, began life as the medieval fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. The world-famous gardens, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare plants laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles.
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
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Powis Castle
Powys Castle (16 miles)
Powis Castle, built circa 1200, began life as the medieval fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. The world-famous gardens, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare plants laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles.
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
Montgomery Wildlife Trust
We are Montgomeryshire’s leading wildlife conservation charity. Working in partnership with 45 other Wildlife Trusts across the UK. There are 16 reserves in the area, please look up locations via their web site. Llyn Mawr and Llandinam Gravels are the nearest to Sleep Sheep hut.
https://www.montwt.co.uk/nature-reserves
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
7 High StreetMontgomery Wildlife Trust
We are Montgomeryshire’s leading wildlife conservation charity. Working in partnership with 45 other Wildlife Trusts across the UK. There are 16 reserves in the area, please look up locations via their web site. Llyn Mawr and Llandinam Gravels are the nearest to Sleep Sheep hut.
https://www.montwt.co.uk/nature-reserves
Powys Castle, built circa 1200, began life as the medieval fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. The world-famous gardens, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare plants laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles.
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
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National Trust - Замок Поуис и сад
Powys Castle, built circa 1200, began life as the medieval fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. The world-famous gardens, overhung with clipped yews, shelters rare plants laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles.
Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre with seven acres of hands-on displays, examples of environmentally responsible building, renewable energy, organic gardens.
Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ
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Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre with seven acres of hands-on displays, examples of environmentally responsible building, renewable energy, organic gardens.
Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve
The RSPB welcomes you to our shop by the dam, with its wide range of gifts and books, from where you can access nature trails and information about the surrounding countryside.
Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10 0LZ
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Озеро Вирнуи
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve
The RSPB welcomes you to our shop by the dam, with its wide range of gifts and books, from where you can access nature trails and information about the surrounding countryside.
Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10 0LZ
Historic Working Farm is a wonderful visitor attraction with daily activities and special events. You will see traditional 19th century farm life unfold daily, while the land around is worked by heavy horses.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6QN.
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Historic Working Farm is a wonderful visitor attraction with daily activities and special events. You will see traditional 19th century farm life unfold daily, while the land around is worked by heavy horses.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6QN.