Local Events:Llanwrtyd Wells is only a two minute drive or twenty minute walk from Kilsby, and has a population of about 600. It is famous for its World Bog Snorkelling Championship and Beer Festivals.  The town hosts many other events including the annual MAN v HORSE races and a Welsh Food Festival. Many of the local events are organised by 'Green Events' and further details are available on their website (link opposite).

The town has its own tourist information centre, several shops and three friendly pubs all of which offer good food and a range of real ale, one with it's own micro-brewery.

Cycling:
There are many miles of on and off road routes and Route 8 of the National Cycle Network passes through here.

Come and try the exciting single track trails in the nearby Trallwm Forest.

Bikes can be hired locally in Llanwrtyd at 'Cycles Irfon' which also offers equipment for sale and a servicing and repair service. Drover Holidays offer organised cycling breaks and bike hire.

Fishing:
Mid Wales provides excellent game fishing opportunities. Your host is a keen angler and is always happy to advise on local waters of which there are many within an hour's drive.

Grayling and Brown Trout fishing on the River Wye, Sea-Trout and Salmon on the Towy, Brown Trout on the Elan Valley Lakes and a number of local stillwater Rainbow Trout fisheries are all particularly good.

Also, we can now offer reduced rate wild trout fishing for £5 per day on the local upper Irfon beat to our guests (within walking distance - see beat map below!) as part of the Upper Wye Passport scheme.

We are also local agents for the passport scheme and can provide books of vouchers (£26 for 10) which can be used to access many miles of game fishing on the rivers Wye and Usk and their tributaries.

Excellent coarse fishing is available at the Abernant Lake Hotel in Llanwrtyd Wells, at the lake in Llandrindod Wells and on the River Wye at Builth Wells. The latter is renowned for specimen chub fishing.

Further details on local waters are available in the Wye & Usk Foundation Passport booklet and on their website (link opposite).

Read more about fishing at Kilsby here!

Walking:
Llanwrtyd Wells is a walker's paradise. Stay with us and you can walk for miles from the doorstep and see spectacular views and a great variety of birds without ever needing to use your car (don't forget your packed lunch !). We have a comprehensive selection of maps and a pair of binoculars you can borrow - Sue has walked most of the local routes herself while marking for the organised walks and is able to offer comprehensive advice on your chosen route.

Other activities:
Horse-riding and guided pony-trekking for both novices and experienced riders alike are available from established stables in nearby Llanwrtyd Wells. For the enthusiastic golfer there are 3 excellent 18-hole courses with very reasonable green fees at Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells and Cradoc all within 45 minutes driving time and set in breathtaking scenery. Canoeing is available on the river Wye a little further downstream at Glaysbury about 40 minutes drive from Kilsby. Tennis and swimming facilities are also available locally in Builth Wells and at the Kingfisher Health Spa in Llangammarch Wells which also offers gym facilities and beauty treatments. Llanwrtyd Wells also now boasts a skateboarding park as well as an outside play area for our younger visitors. Ask us for more information on any activity.