Rhayader Town

Here I will give a brief guide to Rhayader and what goes on in this small Market town.

Rhayader is situated on a crossroads halfway between North and South Wales - a place of hills, valleys and water. In Welsh, Rhaeadr means waterfall from which the town got its name and although it was destroyed in 1780 when the Wye was bridged, you'll still see streams, rivers and lakes at virtually every bend in the road.

In addition to being the perfect place from which to explore Mid Wales and the stunning Elan Valley, by car, bike, on foot or pony, Rhayader has many other delights of its own to offer. It's a thriving little town with a wide choice of shops, fine old pubs, good eating and friendly places to stay. Each season has unique appeal in this beautiful part of Mid Wales. Year round, there can be few better places to appreciate them than here.

The historic cross roads... Find the clocktower in the middle of Rhayader

and you are standing at the historic crossroads midway between North and South Wales. In the mid 19th century this was the vital staging post for coaches travelling from then distant Aberystwyth to England. Twice, local men calling themselves 'Rebecca's Daughters' in a Biblical reference, dressed as women and destroyed the turnpike gates which stood here in protest at the high toll charges. Tollhouses can still be seen in the town on South Street and Llangurig Road.

The Elan Valley offers a wide range of activities for all ranging from Mountain Biking to Pony Treking , not forgetting the views surrounding the Dams. Click Here to go to the photo page.

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