Powys Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Powys.

About Powys

Powys is the largest county in Wales covering an area of 5,196km2 and is a fantastic advert for the outstanding scenery Wales has to offer. From the glorious mountain ranges of the Brecon Beacons to the area of Welshpool the views are breath taking. There are numerous exceptional walks to experience such as the Wye Valley Walk, Offa's Dyke Path and the Taff Trail. The Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Radnor Forest present some of the views that Wales has long been associated with. The rolling hills, green grass, clear blue rivers and hazy mountains all perform to their best across the county. Powys also offers an insight into Welsh history with some magnificent castles to visit such as Montgomery Castle, Tretower Castle and Castell Du. The Llandiloes Museum, Llandrindod Wells Museum and The Museum of Fiction in Llanerfyl add to this experience by providing a chance to become more familiar with how Powys came to be. It was recently surveyed that Powys was statistically the happiest area within the United Kingdom. It's no surprise with such awesome views and encapsulating scenery on offer. Due to the remarkable countryside there is an ideal opportunity to get involved in outdoor activities with rock climbing, white water rafting and caving at your disposal should you decide to venture into the adrenalin pumping genre.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Powys

1. Dan-yr-Ogof Caves - Brecon Road, Brecon, Powys SA9 1GJ Over 10 miles of cave system that is considered to be the greatest natural wonder in the UK. 2. King Arthur's Labyrinth - Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF An underground boat ride through tunnels and caverns that was once part of Slate Mines, you will be entertained throughout by tales of King Arthur. A great attraction for rainy days. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Powys - With lots of information, pictures and contact information for each attraction.

Towns and Villages in Powys

Powys has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Brecon - lies at the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park offering a wide assortment of outdoor activities... More... Builth Wells - is a market town, built where the Irfon flows into the Wye in central Wales... More... Crickhowell - boasts a past that stretches beyond recorded history... More... Knighton - is one of the best places in the area for walking as it sits on two National Trails... More... Llandrindod Wells - is one of the best preserved of Welsh spa towns... More... Llanfyllin - offers leaflets detailing the historical and artistic interest of each of the deanery's churches... More... Llanwrtyd Wells - enjoyed prosperity through a woollen mill, which remains productive today... More... Machynlleth - has numerous historical features laid out about the town ripe for exploration... More... Newtown - boasts an assortment of museums that retell the history of the community... More... Rhayader - is one of the oldest towns in central Wales with an abundance of cairns and standing stones... More... Welshpool - became a widely recognized market town and the tradition continues today... More...

Useful Contact Information for Powys

Brecon Tourist Information Centre Cattle Market Car Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DA Tel No: 01874 622 485 Brecon Beacons National Park Tourist Information Centre The Mountain Centre, Libanus, Powys, LD3 7DP Tel No: 01874 623 366 Builth Wells Tourist Information Centre Groe Car Park, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BL Tel No: 01982 553 307 Machynlleth Tourist Information Centre Owain Glyndwr Centre, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EE Tel No: 01654 703 369 Newtown Tourist Information Centre Back Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH Tel No: 01686 625 580 Rhayader Tourist Information Centre North Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BU Tel No: 01597 810591 Welshpool Tourist Information Centre Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DD Tel No: 01938 552043

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