Rhayader Town Council
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Welcome to Rhayader Online – the essential guide to our town. We have information for tourists, for regular visitors and for everyone in the local community. This is the place to
• discover what’s going on
• look for somewhere to stay
• explore Rhayader and the Elan Valley
• advertise your business
• join a community group
Just click on the section titles or use the menu buttons and if you need more information please do contact us .
About Rhayader intro
Situated at a natural crossroads between east and west, north and south, Rhayader has for centuries offered a welcome for travellers: from the Romans who had a stopover camp in the Elan Valley, Monks journeying between the Abbeys of Strata Florida and Abbeycwmhir and Drovers taking their livestock to far off markets and returning with goods and news.
Today history merges with the present. While agriculture remains a very important element of life here, vividly portrayed in the weekly Livestock Markets, the ancient and stunning landscape, rich in rare and beautiful wildlife, provides a wealth of opportunities for the modern activities of birdwatching, walking and mountain biking.
Business Directory intro
This aims to become a comprehensive directory of every shop, trade or business in Rhayader and District – so if your business isn’t here you might be missing out!
To advertise your service, trade or products please contact us – and help support your local town and community.
Community intro
The social history of Rhayader and district is rooted in traditional hill farming and influenced by the tremendous impact of the building of the Elan Valley Dams at the turn of the last century. This tough existence in beautiful, though sometimes harsh conditions has developed a very strong community spirit and pride of place combined with open-hearted willingness to welcome visitors.
Rhayader today, with a population of just over 2000 has a surprising number and variety of active community groups and services, all supported through the dedication of volunteers. The town can pride itself in having a St John’s Ambulance service and enthusiastic Badgers group of young first-aiders, the fire service too relies on retained volunteers and then there is the Community Car service and Community Minibus, the Luncheon Club, an award winning Air Ambulance shop, the famous Christmas Tree Committee, … the list goes on ……
Whatever service, sport, activity or information you’re looking for you are sure to find it here.
Events intro
Rhayader is best known to some as gateway to the Elan Valley offering stunning scenery, wonderful walking and some of the best mountain biking routes in the British Isles. The area is also famed for its rare and beautiful wildlife – most notably the magnificent Red Kites most easily seen at Gigrin Farm Red Kite Centre.
Throughout the year there are events and activities on offer – walking, running, biking, fishing, motor cross, horse riding, wildlife and birdwatching, photography, arts and crafts, music, dance and drama, shows, festivals and carnival.
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Please click here if you would like to add your business/service to our online directory.
Rhayader makes an excellent base from which to explore Mid Wales and the Cambrian Mountains. To view our range of accommodation, please click one of the options below.
Elan Valley Lodge Outdoor pursuits centre
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Morgans Restaurant and Bistro
Rhayader Town Trail
Brynteg Guesthouse
Dolifor
Dyffryn Farm
Glyn Gwy
Liverpool House
Riverside Lodge Guest House
The Horseshoe
Ty Morgans
Office Solutions (Wales)
Russell Baldwin and Bright Estate Agents
The Halt, PO & Petrol Station
Pines Caravan Park
Mid Wales Bunkhouse
Wyeside Caravan & Camping Park
Brynafon Country House Hotel
Elan Valley Hotel
Bears Head Inn
Cornhill Inn
Crown Inn
Evans Plaice takeaway & restaurant
Spice Cottage, Indian restaurant and takeaway
The Gwystre Inn
The Halt, Restaurant/Cafe and Gardens
The Strand Coffee Shop & Bistro
Wings Chinese Takeway
Dyffryn Farm
Glan Wye
Lon Lodges
Nannerth Country Holidays
Nantserth Holiday Caravan
Oak Wood Lodges
Rhayader Country Cottages
Clyn Cottages
Tyn-y-castell
Wye View Cottages
Bob The Butcher
E T James & Sons
Rhayader 4 x 4 Ltd
SP Cars and Taxis
Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine
Quackers Indoor Play Centre
The Thomas Shop
National Cycle Museum
Wyeside Arts Centre
The Quilt Exhibition
Gigrin Farm Kite Centre
Elan Valley Visitor Centre/Rangers Activities
CARAD – Rhayader’s own Community Arts & Heritage Centre
Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association
Rhayader Motorcycle and Light Car Club
Rhayader Tennis Club
Rhayader & District Male Voice Choir
Rhayader Art Group
Rhayader Bridge Club
Rhayader Walkers
Rhayader by Nature
Rhayader Running Club
Rhayader WI
Rhayader Line Dancing Club
Rhayader Short Mat Bowls Club
Rhayader Bowling Club
Rhayader Rugby Football Club
Youth Club
Cricket Club
Rhayader Young Farmers
Rhayader Football Club
YMCA
Rhayader Under 5s
St Francis of Assisi, Roman Catholic Church
Wales Air Ambulance Charity Shop
Bethel Baptist Chapel
Tabernacle Chapel
Bethany Presbyterian Chapel
Rhayader All Stars
St Brides Church in Wales
St Clements Church in Wales
British Red Cross Shop
Rhayader 2000
Cylch Meithrin a Ti a Fi Rhaeadr
Community Support
Chamber of Trade
Doctors
Dentists
Hospitals
RSPB Carngafallt Nature Reserve
Waun Capel Park
The Gro Park
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Telephone: 01597 810081
By post: Rhayader 2000, The Arches, West Street, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5AB