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.

Villages and Towns

Llangunllo A small hamlet situated 3 miles away.

Presteigne A small friendly town (once the county town of Radnorshire) situated 3 miles away. Recently voted among the top 10 towns in Great Britain. The recreation area has a large children's playground, tennis courts and a skateboard park. The Leisure centre has a swimming pool, sauna, gym and squash courts.

Kinsham A small hamlet situated 5 miles away.

Knighton A market town situated 3 miles away. It's Welsh name is Tref-y-Clawd - "The Town on the Dyke" indicating that Offa's Dyke actually passed through the town (infact it is exactly half way along).

Pilleth and Cascob Small neighbouring hamlets both situated 2 miles away.

New Radnor A bustling village situated 5 miles away.

Penybont A market village situated 8 miles away.

Knill A small hamlet situated 6 miles away.

Builth Wells A large market town situated 15 miles away.

Bucknell A small village situated 10 miles away.

Kington A busy market town situated just over the border just 7 miles away.