Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of The Swan at Hay

Bewdley House, Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6BL, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01597 824878, Email, www.cyclingbreakswales.co.uk

Offering guided rides in Mid Wales to beginners and experienced riders alike, also offering tuition to complete beginners and all rides are done at a relaxed pace - it's not a race, its fun.

Sunny Bank, Felindre, Three Cocks, Brecon, LD3 0ST, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01497 847464, Email, www.ridingwales.com

Wales can offer riders of all ages and abilities a great experience in stunning countryside. Here you will find your perfect centre.

Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD, (18 miles, 29kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and, to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to best food festival in Britain.

Powys, UK, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01873 812105

The Black Mountains are a group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire in southeast Wales, and extending across the national border into Herefordshire, England.

Powys, LD3 7AD, (14 miles, 22kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

This is a town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.

Garth Road, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NP, (13 miles, 22kms), Tel: 07928 708084, Email, www.caerberistreatments.co.uk

Set in 27 acres of parkland surrounded by the River Irfon, Caer Beris is the former home of Lord Swansea. Individually furnished bedrooms and comfortable lounges overlooking the gardens. Restuarant with the coveted AA Rosette.

Cantref, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8LR, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01874 665223, Email, www.cantref.com

Come ride on the spectucular Brecon Beacons with Cantref Riding Centre. Suitable for all riding abilities offering a ranges of different rides.

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK, (18 miles, 29kms), Tel: 01629 821900, Email, www.contours.co.uk

Contour Walking Holidays offer an extensive range of self-guided walking holidays, short breaks and weekends throughout Wales.

Penoyre Park, Cradoc, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LP, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01874 623658, Email, www.cradoc.co.uk

An 18hole parkland golf course overlooking the Brecon Beacons National Park offering superb golf and freshly cooked food in its retaurant

Powys, NP8 1AA, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01873 853254, www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk

The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Erwood Station, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SJ, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01982 560674, Email, www.erwood-station.co.uk

Craft-centre and gallery in Old GWR Railway Station. Choice location by River Wye, Wye Valley walk, cycle routes, river walk, art and craft gallery & refreshments. New Exhibition every 6 weeks

Mid Wales, LD7 1EN, (19 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01597 827562, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrsway

A 132 mile trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15c Welsh warrior and self proclaimed Prince Owain Glyndwr

Walk Route: Glyndwr's Way

Clubhouse, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, (15 miles, 24kms), Tel: 01597 823873, Email, www.lwgc.co.uk

Founded in 1905, the golf course was designed on a gently undulating plateau overlooking the town of Llandrindod Wells, by six times Open Champion Harry Vardon.

Newmead Farm, Newbridge-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6HR, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01597 860111, www.quackersnow.com

Quackers is a childrens indoor play centre. It includes cafe, party rooms, conference facilities, outdoor sandpit and go-cart track.

Powys, UK, (7 miles, 11kms), www.visitmidwales.co.uk

The ancient market Town of Talgarth nestles beneath the Black Mountains which run along the border between Wales and England. Close to Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye it provides an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the area.

Talybont On Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YJ, (14 miles, 22kms), Tel: 01874 676663, Email, www.talybontstores.co.uk

Talybont Stores and Canalside Cafe are in the centre of the village of Talybont-on-Usk, just opposite the picturesque Monmouth and Brecon Canal, in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.

National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, UK, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01874 623366, Email, www.breconbeacons.org

The Beacons Way walk offers some of the best views the National Park has to offer. If you want to complete the whole 163km (101 mile) walk it takes eight days, or you can do it one day at a time at your convenience.

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01597 823700, Email, www.metropole.co.uk/spa

Managing Director Justin Baird-Murray, his Management Team and staff are all dedicated to providing you with a professional service in a relaxing and welcoming manner. Your comfort and enjoyment are our first priority.

Promenade, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9AY, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01874 622995, Email, www.breconboathouse.com

Riverside location - coffee shop with views overlooking the river - hire of peddalos & rowing boats - kiddies rides & amusement arcade

Tregoyd, Three Cocks, Hay on Wye, Powys, LD3 0SP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01497 847351, Email, www.tregoydriding.co.uk

Tregoyd Mountain Riding Centre has been providing riding holidays for many years. Riders are escorted by experienced instructor guides whose knowledge of the area ensures a varied and enjoyable ride.

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5NY, (14 miles, 23kms), Tel: 01597 822665, Email, www.tygwynfarm.co.uk

Meeting room. country courses, farm experiences, a straw cottage and self catering accommodation at Ty Gwyn Farm, Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales.

Type: Country & Farm Crafts

Underhill Farm, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5TL, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 01597 851890, Email, www.underhillridingstables.co.uk

Underhill Riding Stables is a family owned and run business set in 100 acres of beautiful rolling Mid-Wales countryside. Open all year (Tues-Sun).

Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER, (18 miles, 30kms), Tel: 01874 623366

The grounds of the Centre are an ideal place to relax and take in the view. They are gently landscaped and mostly lawns and there are picnic tables, benches and seats in many places around the building

The Lion House, Newbridge on Wye, Powys, LD1 6LN, (17 miles, 27kms), Tel: 01597 860127, Email, www.midwalesartexperience.org

Artists studio, workshops, courses and tasters. We are Mid Wales Art Experience and we want to give you the best break possible.

Between England and Wales, LD7 1EN, (19 miles, 31kms), Tel: 01597 827580, Email, www.nationaltrail.co.uk/OffasDyke/

Crossing the border between England and Wales more than ten times in its 293km (182m), the Offa's Dyke Path passes through some of the most attractive landscape.

Rhosgoch, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JY, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01497 851251

The 5000 yards, par 68 course, utilises the natural slopes providing a challenging game of golf, a good test for experienced golfers, yet suitable for all ages and all standards of play.