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The Radnor Valley.
The Radnor Valley is situated in Powys, Mid Wales, approximatley 5 miles from the English Border. Flanked on two sides by the Welsh foothills, Radnor Forest and Caety-Traelow, it is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt areas of the UK today. Easily accesable from Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham or Cardiff, the location makes it the ideal holiday destination from most areas in Britain.
It is centrally placed for exploring the Border market towns such as Hay on Wye, Brecon, or Knighton, and offers easy acces to the Welsh mountains.
Being a traditional, mixed farming area, the valley can be beautiful,yet startlingly different at any time of year. Lambing time is March and April, and the sight of the newborn lambs signals the arrival of spring. Later in the year, bluebells can be found in many of the woods surrounding the valley. Hay making takes place in July, and this is followed by the corn harvest, when the constant hum of combines and tractors reminds you that you really should be at work!
The situation allows a host of activities, whether your interest is cycling, walking, birdwatching, fishing, or country sports.
The Valley is steeped in local history, from the prehistoric standing stones such as the fourstones, Roman forts, Iron age camps, and Offa's Dyke, right through to the Georgian farmhouse at Hindwell where William Wordsworth once stayed.
If a quiet, relaxing Holiday is what you are looking for, then Hindwell, situated in the Radnor Valley is the ideal choice for you.
Meals may be taken at the local 15th century Harp Inn(see photo), which offers what must surely be one of the most outstanding views of any pub in Britain.
It is centrally placed for exploring the Border market towns such as Hay on Wye, Brecon, or Knighton, and offers easy acces to the Welsh mountains.
Being a traditional, mixed farming area, the valley can be beautiful,yet startlingly different at any time of year. Lambing time is March and April, and the sight of the newborn lambs signals the arrival of spring. Later in the year, bluebells can be found in many of the woods surrounding the valley. Hay making takes place in July, and this is followed by the corn harvest, when the constant hum of combines and tractors reminds you that you really should be at work!
The situation allows a host of activities, whether your interest is cycling, walking, birdwatching, fishing, or country sports.
The Valley is steeped in local history, from the prehistoric standing stones such as the fourstones, Roman forts, Iron age camps, and Offa's Dyke, right through to the Georgian farmhouse at Hindwell where William Wordsworth once stayed.
If a quiet, relaxing Holiday is what you are looking for, then Hindwell, situated in the Radnor Valley is the ideal choice for you.
Meals may be taken at the local 15th century Harp Inn(see photo), which offers what must surely be one of the most outstanding views of any pub in Britain.
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