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FEATURED TOWNS BRECON
Brecon is a bustling market town right at the top edge of the glorious Brecon Beacons National Park. It's known for its independent shops and cafés, history and magnificent cathedral. Brecon is the perfect base for watersports, fishing in the local rivers, canal and lakes, plus cycling and mountain biking.
RHAYADER
Discover Rhayader, the Outdoors Capital of Wales. First town on the River Wye, Rhayader is home to the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys.
NEWTOWN
The largest town in Powys. Newtown lies on the upper reaches of the River Severn, with hills in every direction. The town centre is a conservation area because of the rich variety of historic buildings.
WELSHPOOL
An ancient market town, only 4 miles from the Shropshire border. Welshpool is the gateway to Mid Wales and the Cambrian Coast. Home to the Derwen Garden Centre and Welshpool and Llanfair Narrow Gauge Railway.
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