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MAIN TOWNS IN Powys - Brecon Builth Wells Crickhowell Knighton
Llandovery Llandrindod Wells Llangurig Llanidloes Llanwrtyd Wells
Machynlleth Newtown Rhayader Welshpool. |
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Brecon. Brecon lies on the A40, about 14 miles north of
Merthyr Tydfil and 18 miles northwest of Abergavenny. Brecon
has narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean
shopfronts. There are numerous places to visit in and around
Brecon and the National Park, with castles, craft centres, show
caves, waterfalls, museums and mountains. Book : Philips Street Atlas Powys. |
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Builth Wells. Builth Wells lies on the A470, about 7 miles south
of Llandrindod Wells and about 10 miles south of Rhayader. Nestling
by the magnificant River Wye, Builth Wells grew as a market town
and spa, and is known as the location of the Royal Welsh Showground,
home to the Royal Welsh Show. In the centre of Builth Wells you
can now see the recently completed 1000 feet square mural depicting
the final days of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince
of Wales. Builth Wells: |
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Crickhowell. Crickhowell is a market town situated between the
Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, in the National Park.
It lies on the A40, about 6 miles northwest of Abergavenny and
14 miles southeast of Brecon. The town boasts many individual
shops and superb restaurants. Crickhowell Castle is a landmark
feature of the town. Crickhowell: |
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Knighton. Knighton is an attractive and interesting border
town in Powys occupying a unique position, part of the town is
in Wales and part in England. It lies on the A488, about 15 miles
west of Ludlow and 14 miles east of Llandrindod Wells. Knighton
is steeped in history with sloping winding streets lined with
half timbered houses. Nearby is Offa's Dyke and the beautiful
Teme Valley. Knighton: |
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Llandovery. Llandovery is a market town on the edge of the Brecon
Beacons National Park, lying on the A40. It is about 10 miles
southwest of Llanwrtyd Wells and about 18 miles due west of Brecon.
Llandovery is an ancient Drovers' Town. The splendid ruin of
the town's Norman Castle, the Heritage Centre and the site of
the original Black Ox Bank (a Drovers' bank) are all located
in the centre of the town.
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Llandrindod Wells. The Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells is the
touring centre for some of the most beautiful of all Mid Wales
countryside. It lies on the A483, about 7 miles north of Builth
Wells and 9 miles east of Rhayader. Its position on a mountain
side, with the perfectly preserved towers and ornate ironwork,
reflects the heyday of the spa town. Llandrindod was the most
noted and fashionable venue for "taking the waters"
with 30 natural springs. Many hotels border the pleasant Temple
Gardens in the centre of the town and within walking distance
along a tree-lined avenue is the lake, beautiful in all seasons,
with craftshop, tearoom and a play area for children. Llandrindod Wells: |
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Llangurig. Llangurig is situated on the banks of the River
Wye among the beautiful rolling hills of Plynlymon. It lies on
the A44, about 20 miles east of Aberystwyth. Llangurig has a
15th century church containing armorial stained glass and fine
woodwork. The surrounding countryside provides the opportunity
for walking, golf, sailing, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, horse
riding and canal trips, bird watching, and you can visit fine
gardens and country houses.
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Llanidloes. Llanidloes is a little market town in Mid Wales,
nestling among the eastern slopes of the Cambrian Mountains.
Llanidloes is on the A470, about 4 miles northeast of Llangurig
and about 12 miles west of Newtown. The Old Market Hall is the
only half timbered hall of its kind in Wales. During the mid
19th century the area developed a lead smelting industry, processing
ore mined from the local Van and Bryn Tail lead mines. Llanidloes: |
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Llanwrtyd Wells. Llanwrtyd Wells in mid Wales is the smallest town
in Britain. It lies on the A483, about 12 miles west of Builth
Wells and 9 miles northeast of Llandovery. Llanwrtyd Wells is
on the river Irfon, tucked in the valley between the Cambrian
Mountains and the Mynydd Epynt.
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Machynlleth. Machynlleth is a small market town located on the
A487 standing halfway between hills and estuary by the River
Dyfi's flood-plain. It is about 16 miles northeast of Aberystwyth
and 12 miles south of Dolgellau. Once the capital of Wales, Machynlleth
is now the British capital of alternative technology. It is famous
for the rebellious leader Owain Glyndwr's crowning as prince
of a secessionist in 1404 and for his holding of a parliament
here. The Glyndwr trail goes through Machynlleth. Machynlleth: |
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Newtown. Newtown is an ancient market town in the heart of
the magnificent Montgomeryshire countryside nestling on the banks
of the River Severn. Newtown lies on the A489, about 12 miles
southwest of Welshpool and 10 miles east of Llanidloes. Newtown
is situated on the main Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth train route
and has a well established manufacturing base. Newtown: |
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Rhayader. Rhayader is the oldest town in Mid-Wales lying halfway
between Hereford and Aberystwyth, and halfway between Snowdonia
and the Brecon Beacons. It lies on the A470, about 14 miles north
of Builth Wellsand 10 miles south of Llangurig. Nestling among
the peaks of the Cambrian mountains, It is set 700ft above sea
level in the beautiful Upper Wye Valley, with hills rising to
over 1500feet. Rhayader is a busy and historic market town, the
first town on the banks of the River Wye and an important centre
for the farming community with its flourishing livestock market. Rhayader: |
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Welshpool. Welshpool lies in the picturesque Severn Valley,
just 3 miles from the English border. Welshpool is on the A483,
about 12 miles northeast of Newtown and 14 miles south of Oswestry.
The well-proportioned streets have some Tudor, Georgian and Victorian
buildings but it is Powis Castle that is the town's famous landmark.
Welshpool is a bustling market town surrounded by the rolling
hills of Montgomeryshire and the glorious unspoilt countryside
of mid Wales, with the largest sheep market in Europe. Welshpool: |
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