Shane & Tiffany's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Download the Elan Valley app for walks and history of the valley
50 locals recommend
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Download the Elan Valley app for walks and history of the valley
40 mins drive from Rhayader. Lots of way marked walks to choose from for differing abilities. Beautiful circular walk to the source of the river Severn
31 locals recommend
Hafren Forest
40 mins drive from Rhayader. Lots of way marked walks to choose from for differing abilities. Beautiful circular walk to the source of the river Severn
Hafod Estate
CARAD Rhayader Museum and Gallery
East Street
Claerwen Dam Viewpoint
Valley View Falconry
Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetGigrin farm
Abbey Cwm Hir Ruin
National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden
50 minute drive from Rhayader.
Book tickets via https://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk.
Scenic train ride between Devils bridge and Aberystwyth
46 locals recommend
Vale Of Rheidol
Park AvenueBook tickets via https://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk.
Scenic train ride between Devils bridge and Aberystwyth
Walking
Gilfach Nature Reserve
A 10 minute drive from The Smithy
A 10 minute drive from The Smithy to the visitor centre.
See the Elan Valley web page for walk details or download the Elan Valley app.
Our favourites are Garreg-ddu-reservoir and Craig-cnwch
91 locals recommend
Elan Valley
A 10 minute drive from The Smithy to the visitor centre.
See the Elan Valley web page for walk details or download the Elan Valley app.
Our favourites are Garreg-ddu-reservoir and Craig-cnwch
Hafren Forest
Hafod Estate
Abbeycwmhir
A 20 minute drive from The Smithy. We have leaflets for walks in the area
Lots of great walks from the door step. We have lots of leaflets at the house. See https://rhayader.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-and-walking for some examples
25 locals recommend
Rhayader
Lots of great walks from the door step. We have lots of leaflets at the house. See https://rhayader.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-and-walking for some examples
Mountain Biking
Ask Shane and Tiffany about local routes or see mbwales website and search Mid Wales routes.
Elan Valley
35 minutes from Rhayader. Includes cafe and red kite feeding station
93 locals recommend
Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre
35 minutes from Rhayader. Includes cafe and red kite feeding station
Hafren Forest
Pump Track Wales
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Neil's Wheels
Bridge StreetBike mechanic and e-bike hire
Neighbourhoods
Rhayader
Plenty of pubs, local shops, Spar, Coop, Craft shops, Antiques
Builth Wells
Llanidloes
Lovely market town with Saturday morning market
Aberdyfi
Aberystwyth
Knighton
35 minute drive
Kington
35 minute drive
Hay-on-Wye
50 minute drive
Food and drink in Rhayader
Great fresh home made breakfast and lunches. Catering for all dietary requirements. Wood fired pizza in Friday nights. Great Sunday dinners
8 locals recommend
The Lost ARC
Bridge StreetGreat fresh home made breakfast and lunches. Catering for all dietary requirements. Wood fired pizza in Friday nights. Great Sunday dinners
The Triangle Inn
Great pub for food - book in advance!
The Crown Inn
4 North StLamb and Flag Inn-Bar-Grill
North StreetThe Eagles Inn
Church StreetTy Morgans
East StreetThe Old Swan Tea Rooms
West StreetWild Swan Whole Foods
4 West StGreat for home made cake and great value packed lunches
Afternoon teas including Gin afternoon teas
6 locals recommend
Penbont House Tearooms & Bed & Breakfast
Afternoon teas including Gin afternoon teas
Elan Valley Hotel
Good quality home made food in a lovely setting.
Beach
Borth Beach
Clos PantyfedwenDog friendly beach and lovely small town with independent shops and cafes
92 locals recommend
Aberdyfi
Dog friendly beach and lovely small town with independent shops and cafes
Ynyslas
Great dog friendly beach. Nature Reserve
Aberystwyth
Dog friendly beaches and walks to the left of Aberystwyth marina
Kids and families
Rhayader Leisure Centre
North StreetGreat pool!
Quackers
Indoor soft play
Great local park, less than 5 minutes walk from The Smithy.
Children’s playground, tennis court, bowls and multi use games area (flood light tokens can be purchased from the Spar), woodland walk, wild swimming.
Waun Capel Parc Rhayader
Great local park, less than 5 minutes walk from The Smithy.
Children’s playground, tennis court, bowls and multi use games area (flood light tokens can be purchased from the Spar), woodland walk, wild swimming.
Rhayader Riverside Walk
Less than 5 minutes walk from the Smithy
The Groe
Less than 5 minutes walk from the Smithy