Nearby Hay-on-Wye, claimed to be the largest second hand and antiquarian book-selling centre in the world, is a delightful, self-contained, ancient market town of great individuality and appeal. Its huge variety of shops, including antique shops and galleries, supplies all the needs of its visitors as well as its permanent population. When you want a change from browsing the bookshops you are sure to find a wide variety of other attractions to enjoy in the area: outdoor activities of all kinds including walking, cycling, pony-trekking, canoeing, fishing; touring the Black and White Villages and the wider landscapes of the majestic Wye Valley, nearby Welsh mountains and beautiful Golden Valley. Learn how cider is made in Herefordshire and explore Hereford City with its Norman Cathedral and famous Mappa Mundi, its historic architecture and comprehensive shopping centre. Don’t neglect the beautiful gardens open to visitors including Herefordshire’s own, definitely-not-to-be-missed, Hampton Court. Whatever your interests your time spent here will be memorable.
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With the long ridges of the Black Mountains immediately to the south, Hay is one of the gateways to the Brecon Beacons National Park. For the many activities, services and events on offer within the National Park visit www.getactive-beacons.co.uk
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Here is just a small selection of things to do in the area.............
Go for a walk...........
A set of specially published circular walks of varying length and difficulty within the Golden Valley are available, some starting from our door. Laminated copies for loan include
OS 1:50 000 map covering the area of walk, detailed description of route and points of particular interest along the way.
We can also suggest routes for walks in the Black Mountains and Brecon Becons and walking routes are also available from the Hay Tourist Information Bureau.
Paddle a canoe on the Wye...........
go to Paddles & Pedals at www.canoehire.co.uk or www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk
Hire a bike............
go to www.droverholidays.co.uk and see what else they do!
Ride a horse...........
go to www.free-rein.co.uk or www.tregoydriding.co.uk
Fly a glider...........
go to www.blackmountainsgliding.co.uk
Be creative..........
go to www.firedinhay.com
Be adventurous..........
go to www.blackmountain.co.uk
For for books, maps, guide books to the
National
Parks of Wales.........
go to www.walesinanutshell.com
For information, events, activities and attractions.........
in Herefordshire go to www.visitherefordshire.co.uk
in Hay-on-Wye go to www.hay-on-wye.co.uk
in Mid Wales go to www.midwalesevents.co.uk
in South Wales go to www.southernwalesevents.co.uk
Fo more B & Bs all over the country go to:
www.bnb-directory.com
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