Area Info

Birdwatching is a common pastime and often encourages people into our area. One of the biggest attractions are the Red Kites, Gigrin Farm feeding centre is a favourite place to visit. There are waders and ducks of all kinds on the river and the lakes more information here. The local area is a notable area…

There are wonderful opportunities for all kinds of cycling. The wonderful Elan valley, often called the Welsh Lake District is merely 7 miles away (via Rhayader). Bring your own bicycles or rent one locally from Clive Powell Mountain Bikes in Rhayader. Details of local circular routes available here.

Canoeing is a popular activity on the river and there are some specific launching points very close by Upstream at Llangurig (14 miles), Marteg (6.5 miles), Rhayader (3.7 miles), Llanwrthwl Bridge (200 yds), and Downstream, Newbridge on Wye (4.8 miles) and Builth Wells (10.1 miles). There are some rules and regulations regarding canoeing and these…