Places to Visit in Wales - Our Local Area

Elan Valley

When looking for things to see in Wales, you can’t go wrong with the Elan Valley. Over 80% of the valley is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, home to reservoirs, aqueducts, hundreds of animals and an abundance of opportunities to have fun.

Newtown

Nestling on the banks of the River Severn in the heart of mid-Wales, Newtown lies in the old county of Montgomeryshire, which is now part of Powys. A pretty market town with a rich industrial heritage, surrounded by beautiful countryside, the ideal base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Kerry Ridgeway

When it comes to walking in Wales, you’ll be spoilt for choice in our local area. 15 miles running along the crest of Kerry Hill, the Kerry Ridgeway is the oldest of all the ancient routes used by drovers to drive their cattle out of Wales into England. With fantastic views, it’s ideal for dog walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders.

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves

If you’re looking for picturesque scenery and hiking trails in mid-Wales then it’s worth checking out some of our stunning nature reserves.

Montgomery

Montgomery is a historic Border market town situated in the Welsh Marches. The old county town of Montgomeryshire is a mixture of Georgian, Victorian and much earlier half-timbered architecture. The whole town within the ancient walls is a Conservation Area and is the jewel at the heart of the designated Outstanding Historic Landscape Area of the Vale of Montgomery.

Berwyn Mountains

Looking for a great spot for hiking in Wales? The Berwyn Mountains are situated near to the England and Wales border. Don your walking boots and enjoy delightful high-level walking with your dog over beautiful, unspoilt and relatively unknown upland situated in the north-east region of Wales.

Hafren Forest & Source of the Severn Walk

The source of the River Severn is in a peat bog on the slopes of Pumlumon, which is Mid Wales’ highest mountain.  After heavy rain it becomes a torrent with falls and cascades plunging  through the forest.

One of the walks of these trails follows the beautiful river Severn.  The longest route takes you to the source of the Severn, just outside the forest’s boundary. The shorter trails go to waterfalls within the forest, including the famous Severn-Break-its-Neck, and there is a riverside accessible trail.

There is a spacious picnic area near the car park.

Lake Vyrnwy

On  the edge of  Snowdonia National Park and south of Lake Bala, you will find Lake Vyrnwy.  With spectacular waterfalls, and unspoiled open countryside. Here you can  experience the walks and trails of the 24,000 acre RSPB Reserve, with viewpoints and hides around the Lake to observe the amazing variety of birds and scenery. Other activities include boating, adventure activities, cycle hire, walking and horse trails.

Clywedog Reservoir & Bryntail Mines

Llyn Clywedog is a reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. This  dam was built between 1965-67 to regulate the flow of water in the River Severn. Sitting below, in the shadow of the dam are Bryn- tail’s lead mines building ruins. During the 19th century this was a noisy, smoky place as lead was extracted and processed.  Bryn-tail Lead works closed in 1884 as the local mining boom came to an end. The remains that still stand include crushing houses, ore bins, roasting ovens, smithy and the mine manager’s office.