Rhayader

Rhayader (Welsh: Rhaeadr or Rhaeadr Gwy) is a market town in Radnorshire.

Talk
English is spoken in the town almost exclusively and it is very rare to hear Welsh.

By car
On the, often congested, intersection of two of Wales' most important trunk roads the A470, 13 miles north of Builth Wells and 30 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44.

By public transit
Closest rail station is Pen-y-Bont but there are numerous bus services from Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Aberystwyth and Newtown

Get around
The town is very small and walking is the easiest way around. For surrounding areas, driving or taking a taxi might be advisable as public transport connections are poor.

Do
Is a popular hiking and horse riding area.

Go for a bike ride - the town is located on the scenic national cycle routes 8 and 81.


 * Bike Hire is also available in the nearby Elan Valley Visitor Centre, see "Elan Valley Reservoirs" above.
 * Bike Hire is also available in the nearby Elan Valley Visitor Centre, see "Elan Valley Reservoirs" above.

Events

 * Rhayader carnival 9 days in July.

Drink
The town has the highest concentration of pubs and drinking establishments, per capita, in the UK.

Go next

 * Pontrhydfendigaid and Strata Florida Abbey
 * Llandrindod Wells
 * Llanidloes