Rhayader Travel Guide

 Myfanwe Says:  The Parish Church of Rhayader is said to stand on the site of the old Garrison Church of the Castle. Whilst foundations of a new tower were being dug, several skeletons were discovered laid neatly in a mass grave. One was of enormous size with a thighbone longer than a... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Rhayader has lots of really great looking Pubs, most of which serve locally produced meals at reasonable prices too. 

 Myfanwe Says:  Rhayader Castle (1177 - 1231) was a wooden structure built by the Welsh Prince Rhys Ap Gruffrudd to defend the first major crossing of the River Wye. It was later destroyed by Llewelyn the Great in his fight against the Mortimers.Today, the site of the Castle is marked by a... 

 Myfanwe Says:  From the town Centre of Rhayader you can pick up one of the many walking trails alongside the River Wye. The scenery is fantastic & you can see many different species of wild flowers, butterflies and birds along the way. 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Police station and Courthouse were built about 1870 with Courts sitting until the mid 1990's. It is a lovely building with lovely arches and distinctive studded doors.Nowadays part of the building is used as an Antique market place, it is well worth a wander around here... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Cwmdduddwr Arms is a listed building probably built in the early 17th Century. It is a good example of local style of building - mixing stone and weatherboarding.From here you can hire bikes, buy them or even have them repaired. There is also a sign above the door... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The original building was mentioned in 1676 as being one of the two inns in Rhayader at that date. Some changes were made in 1683, including the rebuilding of the three chimney stacks, and this date is carved into the old timbers inside the building. Nowadays the Swan Tea... 

 Myfanwe Says:  Around 1799 six toll houses set up on all main entries to the town of Rhayader, gates were built across the roads and those entering the town had to pay a rather unpopular fee to get in. The locals were finding the extra expense hard to meet and eventually people became so... 

 adelaidean Says:  Why not take advantage of this glorious township and the mountains and go walking or hiking. The spectacular beauty of this area makes you appreciate spending a few hours exploring.Make sure that you wear suitable shoes and have water....and disappear for some time out! 

 adelaidean Says:  I was told I was going bird watching!!! Not being one of my main interests, I half heartedly tried to get excited!!! How mistaken was I.. I found it a fabulous experience and would fully recommend it.Gigrain Farm is the place to be.. It is a Red Kite feeding and... 

 percy961 Says:  Its jewel is undoubtedly the Elan Valley, flooded a century ago to provide safe drinking water for Birmingham. This created a wealth of different habitats, free from pollution, where fungi thrive.This is also home to some of our rarest wildlife: from red kites soaring...