In and around
Rhayader
Elan Valley Reservoirs,
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, 01597 810880
-Area of outstanding natural beauty and location of the Elan Valley Reservoirs and Dams. There is a Visitors centre, café, children’s playground, bike hire available at the visitor centre, Penbont tearoom and endless walking trails and mountain bike trails.
Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station,
South Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BL 01597 810243
-Observe the feeding of wild Red Kites in the fields of Gigrin Farm
Gilfach Nature Reserve,
Off the A470 Rhayader-Llangurig Road, St Harmon, Rhayader LD6 5LF
-Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Valley View Falconry,
Valley View, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE, 07849 608633
-Falconry experiences (pre-booking is essential)
Rhayader Museum & Gallery,
East Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5ER, 01597 810561
Wye Lavender,
Bryn Pedol, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5NR 01597 810627 or 07779 634390
-Lavender Farm who offer ‘Teas and Tours’ which are tours of the lavender farm followed by a lavender cream tea. Booking is essential for the ‘teas and tours’ however they do have an on-site shop for general public. Summer months only.
Elan Valley Lodge,
Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP, 01597 811143
-Offer activities such as Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft building, Archery and High Ropes challenge. Booking is essential.
Rhayader Leisure Centre,
Dark Lane, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5BU, 01597 810355
Welsh Royal Crystal,
Unit 6, Brynberth Industrial Estate, Rhayader, LD6 5EN 01597 811005
-Visitors Centre offering workshop tours including glassblowing demonstration followed by a look around the Welsh Royal Crystal shop.
E & C Falconry Experience,
Gwern-Hesgog, Nantmel, Rhayader, LD6 5PE 07917 826666
-Falconry experiences (booking is essential)
Lion Royal Pony Trekking,
West Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AB 01597 810121 or 810202
-Pony trekking around the Elan Valley
Clive Powell Bike Hire & Shop,
Cwmdauddwr Arms, West Street, Rhayader, LD6 5AB
Pump Track Wales,
Y Weirglodd, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AL
-First split sprint pump track in the UK. Open all year round and free of charge.