Mid Wales | Castles | Cycling & Walking
Looking for a UK holiday gem? Then look no further and visit Mid Wales & The Welsh Marches.
A fantastic location close to the English border and only 4 hours from London, this region of Wales is littered with Welsh Castles, History, Heritage - a great location for an adventure or that rural retreat you’ve been promising yourself.
A Visit to Wales isn’t complete without seeing at least one Welsh Castle. The castles in Wales are famous for their turbulent history between the Welsh and the English. Today they offer visitors a great day out with lots to do and provide a UK family holiday that is streets above the rest.
Explore Mid Wales and you will find a beautiful array of market towns dotted around the region. Welshpool and Newtown are two of the largest towns in the region and offer an array of walks, museums and history. Also famous for the National Trust Powis Castle & Gardens in Welshpool and birthplace of the great social reformer, Robert Owen this undiscovered region of Wales is full of surprises and offers the visitor a relaxing break that makes you feel 1000 miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Great UK Deals and holidays can be found in this region of Wales. Make sure you take a trip to the famous Lake Vyrnwy or take a walk on the Montgomery Wales Canal.
Events in Mid Wales
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Tue 11 Jun - Sat 28 Sep | Designed for Liberty at Newtown Textile Museum |
| Mon 1 Jul - Mon 30 Sep | Exhibition: Rhayader Art Group at Cwm Elan | Elan Valley |
| Tue 2 Jul - Sun 29 Sep | Jean Napier Photography Exhibition at RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve |
| Sat 6 Jul - Sat 31 Aug | Barbara Cole: Sea Gold 2019 at Y Tabernacl |
Welsh Castles
Newtown
The remains of this castle, begun by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ('the Last') in 1273 and captured by the English in 1277, have been revealed by excavations.
Cycling & Walking
Machynlleth
Start: Corris Craft Centre car park Grid Reference: SH 750 078 Distance: 5 km . 3.1 miles Shorter option: 2.3 km . 1.4 miles Grade: Moderate (some steep sections) Terrain: Tarmac road and firm tracks Maps: OS Explorer - OL 23
