Rhayader
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Rhayader (Welsh: Rhaeadr or Rhaeadr Gwy) is a market town in Radnorshire.
Get in
On the, often congested, intersection of two of Wales' most important trunk roads the A470, 13 miles north of Builth Wells and 30 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44.
Closest rail station is Pen-y-Bont but there are numerous bus services from Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Aberystwyth and Newtown
Closest rail station is Pen-y-Bont but there are numerous bus services from Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Aberystwyth and Newtown
See
Old Swantimber framed building dating back to the 1600s
Elan Valley Reservoirsand the scenic Elan valley
Do
Is a popular hiking and horse riding area.
B4574 mountain roadBetween Aberystwyth and Rhayader via Devil's Bridge is a great scenic drive.
Willow Globe TheatreShakespeare plays performed in a theatre formed from living willow trees woven together.
Events
- Rhayader carnival 9 days in July.
Eat
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phone: +44 1597 810317address: North St
Drink
The town has the highest concentration of pubs and drinking establishments, per capita, in the UK.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1597 811666address: East St.
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phone: +44 1597 810448address: Elan Valley
