Llanidloes and surrounding area

Nestling amidst the eastern slopes of the Cambrian Mountains, Llanidloes is one of the great little market towns of mid Wales - a small town placed at the big heart of Wales.

With a rich industrious past, Llanidloes has gained renown at several points in its history. The quality of its wool in the sixteenth century, and flannel during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought great wealth to the area. The old Market Hall still stands in the heart of the town centre as a testament to the importance of these trades.

However, the Industrial Revolution bought not only prosperity but great upheaval. The Trewythen Arms stood key witness to the rise of the Chartist revolution in 1839.

Thankfully, Llanidloes now enjoys a calmer pace of life but such a colourful past has added an unmistakable character and charm to the town. Breathtaking scenery along the Severn Valleys walks, at the Llyn Clywedog lake and in the Hafren Forest is some of the best in mid Wales, and the popular annual fancy dress festival adds a unique and colourful personality to this market town.

Severn Valley walks

The Severn Valley walk, with a walking distance of approximately 210 miles (338kms), is the longest riverside path in Britain.

Following the River Severn's rise on the Plynlimon plateau before plunging through the Hafren Forest to Llanidloes, the path provides an ideal way to explore the towns and villages surrounding Llanidloes, whilst at the same time passing through some superb countryside.

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Llyn Clywedog

The Llyn Clywedog has a number of spectacular walks around its shores, including the Clywedog Gorge Trail around the Bryn Tail Mine working,s and the Llyn Clywedog Scenic Trail. The National Trail of Glyndwr's Way passes beneath the Clywedog Dam before snaking its way along the southern shore of the lake, and this makes it one of the most picturesque walks along the lake.

With this area providing a perfect habitat for wildlife, expect to share your walks with buzzards, and red kites and, if you're lucky, the occasional Osprey!

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Glyndŵr's Way - National Trail

Granted National Trail status in 2000, the Glyndŵr's Way trail begins at Knighton on the English border and meanders through the open moorland, rolling farmland and forests of mid Wales.

For more details about Llanidloes and the surrounding area you can visit the mid Wales tourist site for relevant links.

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