Llanwrtyd Wells

With only a population of around 500-600 Llanwrtyd Wells ranks as the smallest town in Great Britain. Originally a Victorian spa town it hosted many hotels and attracted many visitors who came to take the healing waters that were discovered in the 1730's by the Revd Theophilus Evans who claimed that the sulphurous water cured his scurvy. Many of the hotels have now gone but the sheer beauty of this truly remarkable area of Wales still remains unchanged.

It's modern day mascot is the outstanding and magnificent Red Kite. This distinctive bird of prey, which in the middle ages was found only in the cities, was reintroduced into a few areas of Britain twenty years ago with the largest colony being in this area of Wales. They can be seen soaring effortlessly on the rising air currents which are abound in these valleys.

Llanwrtyd Wells hosts some truly remarkable events throughout the year including the World Bike Bog Snorkelling Championships, the renowned Man vs. Horse marathon, Welsh International 4-day walks and now the Festival of Food and Wine.

Llanwrtyd Wells is also very close to the Royal Welsh Showground which hosts it's namesake, the largest rural and agricultural show in Wales, along with many fairs and equestrian attractions. We are also perfectly positioned for the Welsh Botanical Gardens, the Lost Gardens of Aberglasny, a handful of RSPB reserves as well as a Red Kite feeding station. Areas for mountain biking are of the highest caliber.

The river Irfon which passes through the town has good Grayling and Brown Trout.