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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Mid Wales

Rhayader

In or near Rhayader Town F.C..

Rhayader — a village in wales mid.

Sheep sales, Rhayader Livestock Market - geograph.org.uk - 6902679

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Rhayader is a village located in Mid Wales, within the parish of the same name. With a population of 1,824, it serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. The village is known for its historical significance and proximity to natural attractions. Visitors can expect a typical Welsh village atmosphere, complete with local amenities and access to outdoor activities in the nearby countryside.

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Coordinates
52.3015, -3.5115
District
Powys
Parish
Rhayader
Postcode
LD6 5BU
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Population
1,824

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Flush Bracket 11683 on the Castle Hotel, Rhayader - geograph.org.uk - 5125693📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

Crown Inn

Crown Inn — a hotel in wales mid.

Rhayader village centre - geograph.org.uk - 6148377📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

Lion Royal Hotel

Lion Royal Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.

OS benchmark - Rhayader, the former Cwmdauddwr Arms - geograph.org.uk - 8188358📷 4

Abbeys & priories · Mid Wales

Rhayader Rural District

Rhayader Rural District in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Rhayader Castle📷 3

Castles · Mid Wales

Rhayader Castle

Rhayader Castle — ruined castle in Powys, Wales, UK.

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OS benchmark - Rhayader, Bethel Chapel - geograph.org.uk - 8189189📷 5

Historic houses · Mid Wales

Old Swan

Old Swan in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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House attached to Penrally House - geograph.org.uk - 8189197📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Old Swan

Old Swan in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Rhayader

Places to stay

Flush Bracket 11683 on the Castle Hotel, Rhayader - geograph.org.uk - 5125693📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

Crown Inn

Crown Inn — a hotel in wales mid.

Rhayader village centre - geograph.org.uk - 6148377📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

Lion Royal Hotel

Lion Royal Hotel — a hotel in wales mid.

Small lay-by by A470 north of Rhayader - geograph.org.uk - 7510624📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Wyeside Caravan & Camping Park

Wyeside Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.

Felled trees at Elan - geograph.org.uk - 3981521📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Elan Oaks

Elan Oaks — a campsite in wales mid.

Esso Garage - geograph.org.uk - 6184887📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

The Pines

The Pines — a caravan park in wales mid.

The track to Penlanole - geograph.org.uk - 4170959📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Doldowlod Static Caravan Park

Doldowlod Static Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

House attached to Penrally House - geograph.org.uk - 8189197📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Old Swan

Old Swan in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

National Cycle Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7809711📷 7

Restaurants · Mid Wales

The Temple Bar

The Temple Bar — a restaurant in wales mid.

Looking towards Vron - geograph.org.uk - 425635📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Felindre

Felindre in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Minor road near Pontrobert - geograph.org.uk - 7149924📷 5

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Pont-Robert — a village in wales north.

Melverley Church - geograph.org.uk - 1753657📷 5

Villages · Mid Wales

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Melverley — a village in wales north.

Cae Nant Glamping - geograph.org.uk - 7153237📷 5

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Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa — a village in wales north.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rhayader?
Rhayader is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD6 5BU), in the parish of Rhayader.
What is Rhayader?
Rhayader — a village in wales mid.
How do I get to Rhayader?
Drivers can use postcode LD6 5BU.
How do I get to Rhayader?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD6 5BU. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.