Mid Wales My Way Brochure

Mid Wales My Way, produced by Powys County Council, is a destination brochure inviting visitors to discover a region of incredible natural beauty, wildlife, cultural heritage, national trails, festivals, fabulous food and delightfully individual spa and market towns. It presents Mid Wales as a destination for all seasons.

Walking and the great outdoors

Mid Wales My Way showcases an abundance of walking routes to suit every ability, from challenging National Trails to gentle lakeside, river and woodland rambles.

• Two National Trails: Glyndwr's Way and Offa's Dyke Path
• The Beacons Way and the scenic Kerry Ridgeway
• The Elan Valley, one of Britain's last surviving wildernesses
• The Brecon Beacons National Park, with 'Dark Sky Status'

Cycling and water adventures

The brochure highlights cycling and water-based activities across the region. On two wheels, riders can tackle the climb to Hay Bluff, one of the highest mountain roads in Wales, follow the 86-mile Radnor Ring, or join the Lon Cambria and Lon Las Cymru National Cycling Trails.

• Family-friendly rides at Lake Vyrnwy, the Montgomery or Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and Garwnant with its mini mountain bike trails and skills park
• Mountain biking at Machynlleth, Llanwrtyd Wells, the Brecon Beacons and the Elan Valley
• Fishing on Lake Vyrnwy or the River Severn, paddling the Wye, or canal boating on the Montgomery and Mon and Brec Canal

Festivals, adventure and places to stay

For the more adventurous, the brochure features gliding, zip wires, climbing, high rope challenges and caving. Mid Wales also boasts an enviable arts scene, with festivals including Hay Literary Festival, Brecon Jazz, Gregynog, Green Man and Machynlleth Comedy. Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Britain, hosts the World Bog Snorkelling championships, the Real Ale Ramble and the World Alternative Games. Accommodation ranges from spa hotels and cosy b&bs to cottages, camping and glamping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What National Trails can be walked in Mid Wales?

The brochure features two National Trails, Glyndwr's Way and Offa's Dyke Path, along with The Beacons Way and the scenic Kerry Ridgeway, plus gentler lakeside, river and woodland routes.

What cycling options are described?

It includes the climb to Hay Bluff, the 86-mile Radnor Ring, the Lon Cambria and Lon Las Cymru National Cycling Trails, family-friendly rides at Lake Vyrnwy and canal routes, and mountain biking at Machynlleth, Llanwrtyd Wells, the Brecon Beacons and the Elan Valley.

Which festivals are highlighted?

The brochure mentions Hay Literary Festival, Brecon Jazz, Gregynog, Green Man and Machynlleth Comedy Festivals, as well as the World Bog Snorkelling championships, the Real Ale Ramble and the World Alternative Games at Llanwrtyd Wells.

What water activities are available?

Visitors can fish on Lake Vyrnwy or the River Severn, paddle down the Wye, or hop aboard a canal boat on the Montgomery or Mon and Brec Canal.

What types of accommodation are mentioned?

The brochure refers to spa hotels, cosy b&bs, home-from-home cottages, camping and glamping.

What adventurous activities does the brochure feature?

It describes gliding, zip wires, climbing, high rope challenges and caving adventures below ground.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Powys County Council. For current details, visit the company's official website.