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Fishing at Gwgia at Gregynog Hall & Gardens
Fishing at Gwgia at Gregynog Hall & Gardens
Fishing
Details
Gwgia is a man made lake constructed somewhere around 1840 to supply water to the famous Gregynog Hall. As ever in the Victorian era any sheet of water was stocked with brown trout to provide sport for the wealthy landowners, these fish have thrived and a days fishing on Gwgia was a prospect to relish.
It is a 40 acre lake which lies in splendid isolation, access is through a locked gate and then across several fields via a rough but manageable track. On reaching the lake you can the foresight of the Victorians. The lake is surrounded by specimen trees and the margins are full of reeds – ideal trout territory. The piece de résistance however is the boathouse, with its three boats, veranda and small kitchen and dining area. It is just like a perfect old fashioned beach hut, but, by a lake
2 Electric Charging Points
Prices
Trout - £20 a rod (Maximum of 2 rods daily)
Boat & 2 Anglers - £50 a day
Gregynog Hall & Gardens
Meetings & Conferences
Wedding Reception
Courtyard Cafe
Wedding CeremonyEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 20 Jul - Mon 2 Sep | Summer Nature Trail |
| Mon 12 - Fri 16 Aug | Open House |
| Mon 19 - Thu 22 Aug | Open House |
| Thu 5 Dec | Christmas Decorations Workshop |
| Sat 7 Dec | Children's Christmas Workshop |
| Sat 7 - Sun 8 Dec | Santa’s Grotto |
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www.wyeuskfoundation.org
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Tregynon,
Nr Newtown,
Powys,
SY16 3PL
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SO 085975 Lat: 52.56757 Long: -3.36020
From Newtown:
Entering Newtown from the South, keep on the A489 until you reach the roundabout at McDonald’s.
Turn left at the roundabout (keeping McDonalds on your left).
Go over the river bridge following signs for the hospital. Take the fifth turning on the right (opposite the Bell Hotel). Carry on up the hill out of Newtown for approx. 6 miles.
The entrance to Gregynog is sign-posted on the left just before the village of Tregynon.
From Welshpool:
Head towards Newtown on the A483 for approx. 4 miles. Turn right towards Berriew (B4390).
In Berriew village take the second turning on the left, sign posted Bettws Cedewain 5 miles.
In Bettws follow the road round to the right (keeping the New Inn pub on your right) sign-posted Tregynon 2.5 miles.
At the next T junction the entrance to Gregynog is sign posted straight opposite
Parking: free
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Telephone (public)
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Electric car charging point
2 Electric Charging Points
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
