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The Great Britain Guide

Canals Β· Mid Wales

Belan

In or near Montgomery Town F.C..

Free admission

Belan in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Verniew Farm - geograph.org.uk - 153623

George Wolfe β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sylfaen Β· 3.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Belan is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Belan is a hamlet, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It belongs to the community of Welshpool. The Belan Locks, built around 1800 as part of the Montgomery Canal, are nearby.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.6283, -3.1794
District
Powys
Parish
Welshpool
Postcode
SY21 8SJ
Parliamentary constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Nearest railway station
Sylfaen β€” 3.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Elizabeth II postbox on the A483, Llwynderw - geograph.org.uk - 7886491πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales

Bridge 123 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

Bridge 123 over the Montgomeryshire Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Mixed woodland north of Red Lane - geograph.org.uk - 591352πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Mid Wales

Cefn-hilin

Cefn-hilin β€” a hill or mountain in wales mid.

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Montgomery Canal and a distant bridge ^122 - geograph.org.uk - 7318485πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales

Bridge 122 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

Bridge 122 over the Montgomeryshire Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Canal Milemarker by the Montgomery Canal, Wernllwyd - geograph.org.uk - 6126475πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales

Bridge 124 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

Bridge 124 over the Montgomeryshire Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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The parting of the ways - geograph.org.uk - 8293902πŸ“· 4

Literary houses Β· Mid Wales

Powis Middle Park Mound

Powis Middle Park Mound β€” a literary house museum in wales mid.

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Paddle gear, Belan Locks, Montgomery Canal, 1970 - geograph.org.uk - 7786170πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Mid Wales

Bridge 121 over the Montgomeryshire Canal

Bridge 121 over the Montgomeryshire Canal β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Belan

Places to stay

Royal Oak Hotel information notice, Welshpool - geograph.org.uk - 7266637πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Mid Wales

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak β€” a hotel in wales mid.

Sheep-farming in the Rhiw Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3344913πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Maes Yr Afon Holiday Home Park

Maes Yr Afon Holiday Home Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

β†— maesyrafon.co.uk
Plant area - Derwen Garden Centre - geograph.org.uk - 440946πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Derwen Mill Holiday Park

Derwen Mill Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Hidden Valley Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 569506πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Town Hall clock tower, Montgomery - geograph.org.uk - 3908996πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Mid Wales

The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon Hotel β€” a hotel in wales mid.

B4390 at Maes-y-Nant looking east - geograph.org.uk - 2437137πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Mid Wales

Moat Farm Static Caravan Park

Moat Farm Static Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Tutus in Berriew - geograph.org.uk - 2838119πŸ“· 7

CafΓ©s Β· Mid Wales

Lychgate Cottage

Lychgate Cottage β€” a cafΓ© in wales mid.

Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 540735πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Checkers

The Checkers in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— checkerswales.co.uk
Chirbury, St. Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 6154465πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Herbert Arms Hotel

Herbert Arms Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Bishop's Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5883974πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings

The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

White Gates - geograph.org.uk - 3725314πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear

The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Looking towards Vron - geograph.org.uk - 425635πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Mid Wales

Felindre

Felindre in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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More places in this region

River Mule, Abermule - geograph.org.uk - 7822059πŸ“· 3

Canals Β· Mid Wales

Abermule

Abermule in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— members.parliament.uk
Seat by Severn Way and Montgomery Canal south of Berriew - geograph.org.uk - 7540294πŸ“· 5

Canals Β· Mid Wales

Berriew

Berriew in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belan?
Belan is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8SJ), in the parish of Welshpool.
What is Belan?
Belan in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Belan?
The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8SJ.
Is Belan a protected site?
Yes β€” Belan is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is Belan free to visit?
Yes, Belan is free to enter.
How do I get to Belan?
The nearest railway station is Sylfaen, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8SJ.