The area around Plas Bwlch is ideally suited for visitors wishing to explore the beautiful countryside which mid-wales has to offer. The farmhouse sits in the Upper Wye Valley with scenic views in all directions, especially up the Valley itself. Llangurig is the first village on the River Wye and its Parish Church, St.Curig, dates back the before 550AD and has some fine woodwork and stained glass windows. Both the Wye Valley Walk and the National Cycle Route (Lon Las Cymru) pass through the village.

WALKING:

For walkers there are numerous marked trails, the most renowned being the Wye Valley Walk, along which the source of the River Wye and the Severn eminate in the Plynlimon Hills. Other walks include the Nant-Y-Arian trails at Ponterwyd, Hafren Forest in Llanidloes along with the Elan Valley, which has a visitors centre. There are also scenic walks at the nearby Llyn Clywedog, Nant – y – Moch and Elan Valley Reservoirs along with the Gilfach Nature Reserve near Rhayader.

CYCLING:

Both on and off-road cycling is very well catered for in the area, particularly because Llangurig is on the National Cycle Route. Cycles are available for hire from Clive Powell Mountain Bike Centre in nearby Rhayader, which also offers a Leisure Centre and a wide choice of eating places.

MOTORCROSS:

For the rally and motorcross enthusiasts, Plas Bwlch is only 3 miles from the Sweet Lamb Rally Complex, where numerous events take place throughout the year.

BIRD WATCHING:

The area is outstanding for bird watching, the most famous being the magnificent Red Kites which can be regularly be seen flying over Plas Bwlch. Bird watchers often come to Mid-Wales to watch the rare Osprey which has been recently introduced to the area. Other breeds regularly seen at Plas Bwlch are Buzzards, Herons, Harriers, Curlews, Flycatchers and Woodpeckers. For those wishing to see the Red Kites up close, there are two feeding stations. These are based at Gigrin Farm, Rhayader and Nant Y Arian, Ponterwyd. At feeding time there can be as many as 50 birds feeding at any one time.

OTHER SPORT ACTIVITIES:

For those enjoying other sports there is golf at nearby St.Idloes Golf Club, Llanidloes. Boat and Fishing permits are available in Llanidloes for guests who wish to undertake a spot of fly fishing at the Llyn Clywedog Reservoir. Clay Pigeon shooting can be enjoyed at Trefeglwys, Llanidloes where the World Championships are held annually.

PLACES TO VISIT DURING YOUR STAY:

For visitors touring the area by car there are various attractions to be explored. The Minerva Arts Centre in Llanidloes has numerous exhibitions throughout the year, including the stunning summer display of quilts. Other places to visit whilst on holiday are Devils’ Bridge, Powis Castle and Gardens, The Centre For Alternative Technology, Silver Lead Mine at Llywernog or the Welsh Crystal Factory in Rhayader, to name but a few.

Plas Bwlch is about a 30 minute drive to Aberystwyth and the West Coast (A44) and is equi-distant to our two National Parks, namely Snowdonia and Brecon, both of which offer more stunning scenery.

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