Local Interest

As early as the Iron Age, the Welsh Marches were in frequent conflict, and it was King Offa who tried to keep the rebellious Welsh at bay by building the first barricade along the borders called Offa's Dyke. Even after all these battles, the Welsh Marches remain an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering todays explorer numerous sites to experience, natural and man-made wonders.

Activities

Walking Offa's Dyke Path was built by Offa, King of Mercia in 757 to 796AD. The dyke formed the boundary between England and Wales, running 182 miles from Prestatyn in the North to near Chepstow in the South. Offa's dyke is a walk packed with interest over high ground with commanding views into the mountains and valleys, it's a walk through history.

Cycling Cycling is an ideal way of enjoying the countryside and wildlife. The area has much to offer leisure cyclists, from quiet country lanes and byways suitable for families and touring to wild off-road tracks providing exhilarating riding for mountain bikers and trail enthusiasts. This area boasts the highest density of green lanes in Britain, for mountain bike trials they are generally regarded as having the highest offroad content. In addition to long distance routes, many local route networks are being developed, providing ideal circular day rides to suit all levels around Presteigne and Knighton.

Shooting Griffin Lloyd shooting ground is situated at Llangunllo. It offers a wide variety of clay target shooting to suit all standards. As one of the largest growing sports, clay target shooting has alot to offer the individual. Now being introduced is the new simulated game shooting. Game shooting can be arranged (given enough notice).

Fishing The cottage overlooks the river Lugg which provides excellent fishing, as does the nearby river Wye.

Riding The Heart of Wales Riding school is situated 8 miles away. It offers professional tuition whatever your ability. There is a large indoor school and a cross country course which can be hired privately. Underhill Riding Stables is situated at Dolau, 6 miles away. It offers riding lessons or day rides according to ability. East Radnorshire has the highest density of bridleways in Britain, therefore whether you are interested in a leisurely hack or endurance riding you are bound to find something to suit.

Wildlife Woodland on the farm itself, extends to 35 acres making it a joy to pop out into your "back yard" and watch the many birds and wildlife which make this wood their home. Because traditional farming techniques have survived well in this area, the hedges, old oak woods and hay meadows provide a habitat for a wealth of wildlife, wether it is a majestic buzzard soaring overhead or a timid roe deer grazing happily. See Red Kites feeding at Gilgrin Farm.

Gardens Four acres containing a walled garden can be found at Knill.
Hergest Croft Gardens at Kington
Perhaps as interesting, are the many private gardens which are open to the general public during the summer months. These can be from the smallest, unique cottage garden to the more lavish and grander manor gardens, all, however, reflecting the enthusiasm of keen owners.

Golf Courses Kington - the highest 18 hole golf course in England with fantastic views. On the 8th tee you have a 360 degree spectacular view of the horizon, with seven counties visible.
Builth Wells.
Knighton.