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Topic: Rhayader


In the News (Sun 12 Oct 08)

  
  Welcome to Rhayader
Rhayader is a busy and historic market town in the north-west of the ancient county of Radnorshire.
The clock tower in the middle of Rhayader acting as the historic crossroad midway between North and South Wales and was a mid 19th century vital staging post on the famous coach road from Aberystwyth to London.
Prehistoric evidence exists of earlier Bronze age and Roman settlements The castle was built by the Lord Rhys of Deheubarth, in 1177 at the fringes of his kingdom to resist the Normans and Flemish.
www.rhayader.com   (911 words)

  
 Welcome to Rhayader
Find the clocktower in the middle of Rhayader and you are standing at the historic crossroads midway between North and South Wales.
Rhayader is a traditional Welsh market town so when better to see it than on market day.
Rhayader's market town history means that there are a number of traditional properties in the town and its surrounds.
www.gigrin.co.uk /and/rhayader.html   (494 words)

  
 Mid-Wales and Rhayader - places of interest - self-catering holidays at Oak Wood Lodges
Rhayader - which is the oldest town in Mid-Wales, dating back to the 5th century, is situated in the very centre of Wales.
Midway both between the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia, and Aberystwyth and Hereford, Rhayader, which is on the edge of the Elan Valley and surrounded by the Cambrian Mountains, is an excellent centre for a holiday.
Rhayader is the first town on the river Wye, which rises 20 miles away from its source on the Plynlimon range of the Cambrian Mountains, and the Wye is one of Wales' most famous trout and salmon river, the other being the Usk.
www.wales-holiday.com /places_of_interest.shtml   (1893 words)

  
 Hotels in Rhayader Wales accommodation - Rhayader hotels accommodation in Wales UK
Rhayader lies in the very heart of Wales, halfway between Hereford and Aberystwyth, and halfway between Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons.
Rhayader is a busy and historic market town, the first town on the banks of the River Wye and an important centre for the farming community with its flourishing livestock market.
Rhayader is the ideal base for outdoor activities such as bird-watching, mountain biking, pony trekking, walking, caravanning and fishing.
www.kayukay.co.uk /rhayaderhotels.html   (239 words)

  
 Attractions and activities in Rhayader and the Elan Valley
The town and it's surrounding area is a perfect destination for anyone seeking all year round activities, whether it's a gentle amble along the River Wye or energising mountain biking across the rugged hills, the spectacular countryside provides an inspiring backdrop for it all.
On the outskirts of Rhayader, on the way towards the Elan Valley, the Sustrans National Cycle Route (8) provides the perfect opportunity for the long distance cyclist to call in and appreciate the local fare.
If you wish to venture further afield Rhayader is an excellent base to discover the areas treasures in all directions, be in the Cwmystwyth mountain road to the west or the source of the Rivers Wye and Severn to the north.
www.rhayader.co.uk /activities.htm   (721 words)

  
 History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rhayader Police Station was built circa 1870 and served the town and surrounding area for just over 120 years.
Rhayader Police Station closed in the early 90s' and the new smaller station opened in East Street.
The Police Station at Rhayader is one of his greatest urban undertakings.
www.courthouseantiques.com /History/history.html   (1442 words)

  
 Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Longer - Historic Churches - Radnorshire Churches Survey - Rhayader
Rhayader Church is in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, in the community of Rhayader in the county of Powys.
The present structure was built anew by S. Williams of Rhayader between 1887 and 1897 in the Early English style.
Rhayader church has a nave and chancel, a north aisle, a west tower with a store room on its north side, and a south porch almost centrally placed to the nave.
www.cpat.demon.co.uk /projects/longer/churches/radnor/16940.htm   (1184 words)

  
 BBC - Mid Wales Rhayader - My Town
Also we have Rhayader division of the St John's ambulance - without which, Rhayader and the surrounding towns and villages would be at a huge loss, as many events would not be able to take place without their fabulous first aid cover.
Rhayader is ok 2 live in when your older but 4 us kids there is nufin 4 us 2 do.
Rhayader is a very nice place to live because I'm allowed to walk home from school on my own and the countryside is fantastic.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/rhayader/pages/my_town.shtml   (1594 words)

  
 Rhayader Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
Rhayader is situated on a crossroads halfway between North and South Wales - a place of hills, valleys and water.
Rhayader is the perfect place from which to explore Mid Wales and the stunning Elan Valley, and has many delights to offer.
Situated in a beautiful setting at the mouth of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, Gilfach is locally unique because of its wide variety of habitats: high moorland to enclosed meadow, oak woodland to rocky upland river.
www.aboutbritain.com /towns/rhayader.asp   (687 words)

  
 The Snow Goose   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
When she meets Rhayader she too is frightened, but her concern for the Snow Goose overcomes her fear.
Rhayader gets ready to sail, together with the small Armada of other boats to help in the desperate rescue operation at Dunkirk.
Rhayader ferries many stranded soldiers to safety until at last he is hit, and the Snow Goose is seen circling low over the spot where the little boat has gone down.
www.inertron.com /camel/snow.html   (452 words)

  
 Rhayader - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rhayader (Welsh: Rhaeadr Gwy) is a town in mid Wales, lying on the River Wye.
The town is known as the centre of the anti-toll gate Rebecca riots and for the red kites which live nearby.
Rhayader is also home to a small museum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhayader   (84 words)

  
 Rhayader YMCA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Dolgerddon Hall is located 100 yds from the centre of Rhayader and is one of the town’s historic buildings.
In 1956 it was purchased by Rhayader Rural District Council for their administration H Q until it was taken over by Radnorshire District Council during local government reorganisation in 1974.
The Market Town of Rhayader or Rhaeadr Gwy “The Waterfall on the Wye” is located in the heart of the most varied and beautiful scenery Wales can offer, with the renowned Elan Valley Reservoirs just 3 miles away.
www.pco.powys.org.uk /rhayaderym   (231 words)

  
 Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy. Rhayader Leisure Centre: Rhayader Leisure Centre
Our Leisure Centre, based in the heart of the market town of Rhayader, offers a wide range of facilities and activities for all age groups.
We will be looking to provide as much information about the centre as possible through this medium, and hope that you will all find it informative..
The out of school childcare club based at Rhayader Leisure Centre will be celebrating ten years of operation during the summer of 2005.
rhayader-leisurecentre.powys.gov.uk   (156 words)

  
 CAMEL The Snow Goose reviews and MP3
Rhayader : Rhayader is a man, a loner who lives in an old lighthouse on the Essex marshes, caring for the wild birds.
Rhayader Alone With the departure of the Snow Goose, Fritha no longer visits the lighthouse and Rhayader is once more alone with the melancholy sounds of the marshes.
Rhayader’s theme as interpreted by Camel can be listened to on this site and is an interesting tune with a couple of moods, which actually foreshadow the type of character Rhayader will turn out to be in this story.
www.progarchives.com /Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=329   (13798 words)

  
 Rhayader Venues, Conference Meeting Rooms, Team Building, Room Hire, Accommodation, Coach, Car & Limousine Hire ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rhayader Venue finding and Meeting Room Hire Sourcing the right venue or meeting room at the right price can be a daunting task, that's where we excel.
Rhayader Limousine Hire Want to travel in style we have over 600 American stretch Limousine companies available across the UK including companies that cover the Rhayader area.
Rhayader Corporate Accommodation We specialise in negotiating low rates for corporate clients requiring 50+ nights accommodation anywhere in the UK including Rhayader.
www.ukcorporatesolutions.com /services/city/461.htm   (1057 words)

  
 Rhayader Telecentre - Local Personal Links
League of Wales Preview 2000-2001 - Rhayader Town A number of last season's squad have been released as Gary Proctor revamps his side, hoping to avoid what has become a regular fight against relegation.
Welcome to the Rhayader & District History Archives, we hope that you are able to find, or learn, something from this local history orientated site.
Rhayader Walkers is an informal group of people who have a common interest - walking.
www.rcs.telecentres.com /Links/personal.html   (127 words)

  
 Rhayader Hotels & Accommodation near Rhayader in Powys
There is only 1 hotel with a Rhayader address but a total of 10 hotels are within 16.5 miles of Rhayader.
Room rates range from Cheap Rhayader accommodation like Belle Vue Hotel (15.6m) starting at £21.50 to more expensive Luxury Rhayader hotels like The Metropole Hotel (7.4m) with rooms from £79.00.
Price and star rating are not necessarily the best guide to overall hotel quality, and Rhayader hotel guest reviews suggest that Aleppo Merchant Inn (16.5m) with a rating of 90% offered the best overall guest satisfaction.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Wales_hotels/Rhayader_hotels.cfm   (342 words)

  
 Rhayader RFC
Rhayader RFC recently held their 25th anniversary with great success.
The day started with a game between the veterans, followed by Charlton Park vs Rhayader, which we closely lost 35:30.
Rhayader RFC recently held their annual club dinner with a turn out of approximately 100 guests.
www.geocities.com /rhayaderrfc/mainpage.htm   (199 words)

  
 GENUKI: Rhaeadr Gwy / Rhayader, Radnorshire
Charities in the borough of Rhayader in the county of radnor...
Evans, L H. Rhayader and the highlands and lakes of Mid-Wales.
Rhayader : gateway to the Elan valley : a useful and informative guide to 'The Lakeland of Wales'.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/wal/RAD/Rhaeadr/index.html   (662 words)

  
 Hotels in Rhayader > Powys - Books a hotel/guesthouse room online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The lowest star rating hotel in Rhayader is 2.
The highest star rating hotel in Rhayader is 2.
Liverpool House is a large double fronted guest house situated about 200 meters from the centre of Rhayader.
www.hotels-stay.co.uk /powys/rhayader   (190 words)

  
 Rhayader - Volunteering Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rhayader and District Community Support believes in volunteering as a self-help solution which contributes to a more stable society and provides enormous benefits to the community and the volunteer.
We manage the Rhayader Telecentre which currently houses eight computers, two scanner and two printers.
We have set up and marketed the Rhayader Events Register, so groups and individuals can register their community event without fear of a clash in dates.We offer fundraising advice; we have a well stocked up to date library of general directories and specific funding advice
www.volunteering-wales.net /1342.html   (216 words)

  
 Rhayader Self Catering Holiday Cottages - Cottage Breaks
Whether you chose to visit Rhayader for a short break in Rhayader, or stay a little longer you are sure to find the holiday cottage accommodation in Rhayader you are seeking in our fine selection of holiday rentals and Rhayader self catering accommodations.
Rhayader cottage holidays, your guide to last minute bookings on self-catering holiday homes and cottage rental.
Rhayader Cottages 4 You offer over 9,000 quality, inspected rentals in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France
cottage-breaks.co.uk /Powys/Rhayader-cottages.htm   (249 words)

  
 Map Rhayader at Local.co.uk
Map and directions to Rhayader C In W Primary School, Powys...
This Rhayader map is ideal for those wanting directions to Rhayader, as well as people who just want to know -...
Court House Antiques, Rhayader has the largest stock of antiques and collectables for purchase on line.
www.local.co.uk /Rhayader/Map   (196 words)

  
 Rhayader hotels. Hotel reservations in Rhayader. Cheap hotel rooms and discount b&b accommodation.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Whatever your choice of hotel in Rhayader, we want you to be certain that your stay will be as trouble free and enjoyable as possible.
When you're looking for Rhayader hotel reservations we want you to be able to choose appropriate accommodation in Rhayader without leaving our site.
Many Rhayader hotels are shown with a photo gallery, details of the hotel grade, room descriptions, rates and availability, and also a map showing exactly where in Rhayader the hotel is located.
www.hotellink.co.uk /docs/uk/wales/powys/rhayader/hotels001.htm   (517 words)

  
 Rhayader C In W Primary School, Powys, Powys
Rhayader C In W Primary School, Powys, Powys
Teach at Rhayader C In W Primary School, register today.
Comments: Rhayader C In W Primary School, (Local education authority: Powys) is a Primary School in Rhayader, Powys.
www.axcis.co.uk /36859.html   (174 words)

  
 Rhayader Information Online - Visitors & Tourist information for Rhayader, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
If you have any news or information related to Rhayader or would like an article to be published in Rhayader Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Rhayader Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Rhayader Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Rhayader.
www.britinfo.net /fp-S-CRF.htm   (240 words)

  
 RHAYADER ACTUAL HOUSE PRICES RHAYADER PROPERTY PRICES - STREET MAPS - RHAYADER - PROVISER MORTGAGE UK
If you are looking to buy a property or if you just want to check how much equity you have in your property you can check out Property Prices in RHAYADER with our easy to use graphs and tables.
Our graphs show the property prices trend in RHAYADER over nearly 10 years and you can compare actual property prices and price increases with nearby areas.
Once you have checked the property prices in RHAYADER you can navigate easily to other locations to find the areas with the highest or lowest property prices or largest hosue prices increase.
www.proviser.com /regional/towns/rhayader   (501 words)

  
 Tourist Wales: Rhayader and Elan Valley tourist information
See the "Devil's Bridge to Rhayader" drive on the "Drives" page of this website for a scenic route that includes Rhayader and the Elan Valley.
On the map the road from Rhayader to the valley is the B4518 towards Elan Village.
This nature reserve and visitors centre is set in rolling green hills about 3 miles from Rhayader off the A470 to Llangurig.
www.touristwales.co.uk /Rhayader/Rhayader.html   (1423 words)

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