Rural Getaways in Mid Wales
Be outside more and discover incredible landscapes, wildlife, lifestyles and adventures in our two National Parks, Cambrian Mountains and Welsh borderlands
Visiting the central uplands of Mid Wales - the 'Cambrian Mountains' you'll find one of the great upspoilt landscapes in the UK. The source of two major rivers - River Wye and River Severn - are to be found here.
Try forest-bathing walks in the mighty Mid Wales forests, kayaking in the inland waterways, reservoirs and canals or mountain-biking through unspoilt landscapes.
The quiet Shropshire-Powys borderlands are famed for the quality of its local produce, castles, country houses and garden attractions, attractive market towns and excellent walking and cycling routes; not to be missed.
Inland Places to Stay
The area has a number of significant market towns; Machynlleth the ancient capital of Wales and the heart of the Dyfi Biosphere; Devil’s Bridge & Tregaron in Ceredigion, Rhayader & the Elan Valley, Llanidloes, Montgomery and Tregaron are popular market towns.
The region also boasts two National Parks; Snowdonia National Park and the Brecon Beacons National Park.

ELAN VALLEY RESERVOIRS
The Elan Valley has 5 beautiful reservoirs which can be explored on foot, by bike and by car.
Work began in 1894 and the reservoirs were opened by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1904, the entire project cost £6 million which is around £240 million in today’s money.

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK
Home to some of the most famous mountain ranges in Britain and the source of inspiration for a nation, Snowdonia National Park acquired its status in 1951 making it the second oldest in Britain

BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK
Stretching from Hay-on-Wye in the east to Llandeilo in the west and includes four ranges of mountains; the Black Mountains, the Central Beacons, Fforest Fawr and the Black Mountain(Mynydd Du)

UNESCO DYFI BIOSPHERE
The Dyfi Biosphere is part of a network of UNESCO 'Biosphere Reserves' throughout the world and one of only six in the UK

LAKE VYRNWY
Lake Vyrnwy Reservoir is home to the RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Reserve
The RSPB, in partnership with Hafren Dyfrdwy, manages part of the reserve as the largest organic farm in England and Wales.

EXPLORE MID WALES TOWNS
Mid Wales has so much to offer when you're looking for a quiet escape. The largest inland town in Mid Wales is Newtown which boasts a whopping 13,000 people. If you're looking for an unfussy, rural countryside hideaway then Mid Wales is the place for you.
Featured Towns
Newtown
Newtown is the largest town in Powys with a population of just 13,000. The source of the River Severn which is the longest river in the UK, starts just up the road in Llanidloes.
Montgomery
Although Montgomery has a small population of around 1300 you won't find a more livelier community; with cafes, inns and restaurants, 2 castles, numerous attractions, and the award-wining Monty's Brewery.
Welshpool
Welshpool is close to both Newtown and Montgomery and is only 4 miles from the shropshire border - With a population of just 6000 it is home to the famous Powis Castle and gardens.