Browsing leisure pursuits within 25 miles of Pen-y-Dyffryn Country Hotel

The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys, SY10 0NA, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01691 870317, Email, www.artisans-lakevyrnwy.co.uk

Explore beautiful Lake Vyrnwy - hire a tandem or cycle, walk, birdwatch or just relax! - Artisans coffee shop also offers a variety of excellent refreshments and a large selection of gifts in our craft shop including home made products.

Powys, UK, (16 miles, 26kms), Tel: 0300 068 0300, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/walesapp

Dyfnant and Vyrnwy Forests are in a part of Mid Wales renowned for its rolling hills, lush green valleys and picturesque farmsteads and villages. The Forest caters for horse riding and carraige driving as well as walking and picnic areas.

Mid Wales, SY21 7DD, (14 miles, 23kms), 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

Llandrinio, Powys, SY22 6SQ, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01691 830764, Email, www.haimwoodshooting.com

The superb venue offers a wide range of sporting clay targets. Whatever your requirements, our friendly, experienced team will assist you in every possible way to make your experience here enjoyable and productive.

Powys, SY10 0LY, (15 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01691 870278, www.lake-vyrnwy.com

Lake Vyrnwy lies just to the south of Snowdonia. It is a man-made water reservoir with a perimeter road 11.75 miles long. Located a short drive from the Shropshire border. It is a great day-out with plenty of activities, local craft shop.

Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Mid Wales , Powys, SY10 0LY, (15 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01691 870902, Email, www.lakevyrnwy.com

Located in spectacular mountainscape on the edge of Snowdonia, overlooking the famous lake. For a weekend break, or as a memorable wedding, seminar or conference venue, away from life’s hustle and bustle.

Llanwddyn, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys, SY10 0LZ, (16 miles, 25kms), Tel: 01691 870377, Email, www.oldbarncafe.com

A small friendly cafe, producing a variety of home cooked food with views overlooking the Vyrnwy Dam. We also provide cycle hire.

Speciality: Home made tarts and sweets - Home made cakes

Welshpool, SY22 6RU, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01938 553271

The Montgomery Canal, derelict for many years, is now being reborn as a cruiseway through the picturesque Welsh Marches. The canal is a true haven for wildlife and tranquillity with many Sites of Special Scientific Interest along the way.

Llanidloes, Powys, UK, (17 miles, 28kms), Tel: 01938 551000

Walk the Severn Way, a long distance footpath tracing the route of Britain's longest river, from its sources to the sea.