Walking Holidays in mid Wales

The Lake Country House & Spa is in the perfect position to explore the mid Wales countryside and as a result a great destination for walking holidays. The Lake’s location in mid Wales makes it perfect for walking enthusiasts or those who prefer a gentler and more relaxed walk. To the south of the hotel there are the beautiful Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Just north of the hotel, the less well known but equally stunning Elan Valley which plays host to a number of lakes and reservoirs. There are also a number of walks close to the hotel which allow you to explore the mid Wales countryside.

Holiday Hotel

The hotel offers great walking holidays in mid wales and is situated in its own 50 acres of lawns; woodland and lake where you are able to fly fish, play golf or have a game croquet. Walking from the hotel around the grounds will take around 45 minutes and is a great idea for anyone staying at this spa hotel as it gives you a great idea of the hotels rural location. Walking away from the hotel, a stroll along the river bank takes you into the local village of Llangammarch Wells. From there you are able to take advantage of the Eppynt Way which is located just behind the hotel, with fantastic views of the valley and varied open terrain this perfect for those who wish to park at the car at the hotel and not have to worry about going anywhere and admire the view.

Beacon Beacons Walking

There is a vast amount of walking in the Brecon Beacons national park which is a thirty minute drive from the hotel. Walks can range from scenic strolls alongside rushing rivers and waterfalls to hiking across isolated moor land. Pen-y-Fan is the highest point south of Snowdonia; the “Beacons Horse Shoe” includes a walk to the summit and on a clear day offers great views of both the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The Canal from Brecon to Cardiff which used to transport coal offers some great walks for the less energetic, there are also some great pubs along the way for a drink or lunch.

Walking in the Black Mountains

The most easterly part of the Brecon Beacon offers some stunning walking, with its rolling green landscape and stunning Valleys. Although its around a 45 minute drive from the hotel the Black Mountains are perfectly positioned between the hotel and the M4 so a great stop on the way to or from the hotel. The Black Mountains are a little less demanding than the Brecon Beacons and better suited to more relaxed walking. The Black Mountain singular is slightly more of a wilderness and like Pen-y-Fan offers great views of the beacons.

Explore the Abergwesyn Valley

The Abergwesyn Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of mid Wales, just 20 minutes from the hotel the Abergwesyn pass is regarded as one of the most scenic routes in Wales. The old drovers track runs from the hamlet of Abergwesyn to the small town of Tregaron, the scenery is breath taking and it’s a great place to explore on foot. Small marked footbaths enable you to appreciate the beauty and isolation of this magical part of mid Wales. If you don’t fancy walking in this area, continuing the drive to the Lynne Brianne reservoir.

Lynne Brianne Reservoir

Built to supply water to Cardiff and the south coast of Wales the Lynne Brianne Reservoir consumes a number of small valleys. A 30 minute drive from the hotel along the Abergwesyn pass the Lynne Brianne offers some great walking with fantastic views. A walk around the whole reservoir will take most of the day although there are shorter walks taking in the local woodland and the beauty of the lake range anything from 1 hour to 5 hours. The RSPB reserve is also a great place to explore.

Elan Valley

Built between 1893 and 1952 the Elan Valley dams provide drinking water to Birmingham. A series of underground aqua ducts ensure that waters get from this welsh upland area to Birmingham using only gravity. At the time it was regarded as one of the biggest and most successful civil engineering projects in the UK. During the second world war the Elan Valley was used to test the bouncing bomb as it was similar to the Mohnesee in Soest, Germany. The walking in this area of Wales is wonderful, north of the Brecon beacons and south of Snowdonia this area is a little quitter. Long curving paths take you around the edge of beautiful lakes where there is an abundance of wildlife and breathe taking views.