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18 powys & the brecon beacons
MID WALES LAKES & RESERVOIRS
The Elan Valley near Rhayader, Llyn Clywedog near
Llanidloes and Lake Vyrnwy in the foothills of the Berwyn
Mountains are vast reservoirs which can be explored on
foot, by bike and by car. Llangorse Lake and Llyn Brianne
are within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
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 13,000 people. If you're looking
for an unfussy, rural countryside hideaway then Mid
Wales is the place for you.
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.
UNESCO DYFI BIOSPHERE, MACHYNLLETH
"Mach" to the locals, sits at the mouth of the Dyfi Estuary
in the heart of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, an area of
outstanding natural beauty and diversity. The Centre for
Alternative Technology is open for courses, special
events and group visits. Visit the Dyfi Wildlife Centre
where each year our majestic Ospreys return.
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