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Travel Guide :: Wales :: Mid and West Wales :: Powys
A picturesque market town notable for its timber-framed buildings, Llanidloes is ideally suited to walking holidays. It lies near two long-distance walking routes and is also a convenient base for visiting attractions such as Lyn Clywedog, Talley Abbey and Carreg Cenan Castle.
A border conservation town, Montgomery lies next to the historic remains of the Offa's Dyke Path. Topped by the ruins of its hill top castle, Montgomery boasts an attractive mixture of Georgian, Tudor and Victorian architecture.
(4 votes)A somewhat sleepy litte town, Newtown is the former capital of the Welsh textile industry. The town is now best known for Robert Owen, a great social reformer who was born and buried here.
(2 votes)The main town in Montgomeryshire, Welshpool is the first point of call for most visitors arriving from England. They are rewarded with the spectacular view of Powis Castle, one of the most impressive castles in Wales. Visitors here can also visit the Powysland Museum or take a trip on the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway to the quiet village of Llanfair Caereinion, suited to walking.
(2 votes)Mayfair was laid out by the Earls of Grosvenor. Starting with Hyde Park the area is enclosed by Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Hyde Par ....
Read moreSelf-acknowledged "Whisky Capital of the World", Dufftown boasts no less than 7 working distilleries including the well-known Glenfiddich Distillery. ....
Read moreThe seafront is lined by stately, red-brick Victorian and Georgian buildings looking over the only Royal Harbour in England. Tourists are drawn here o ....
Read moreTraditionally a fishing village, Portsoy is lovely. It is built around a 17th century harbour and is best known for Portsoy marble. With its restore ....
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