Best places in Powys
Discover the best places in Powys, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 44 places in the city.
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)
National park
Market towns & heritage sites amid large protected area of gentle hills & wild moorland scenery.
4.80 (13.5K reviews)
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Claerwen Dam Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 Very scenic and beautiful place. First time there, parked up at the visitor centre £3 for the whole day to park (this is anywhere on the estate). The Dams are interesting for the way they were constructed, also the history.
We walked to the first 2 Dams then walked back to the car and drove to the r...
4.90 (779 reviews)
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Craig Goch Dam
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Went here with my son, we had a great time looking at the shear scale of the dams. Only one was overflowing and its so impressive. We loved it and will be back again.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Lake Vyrnwy
Reservoir
Recreational lake popular for bird watching & sailing, with trails & a wood sculpture park.
4.80 (803 reviews)
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Pen-y-Fan walk carpark
Hiking area
👍👍 From my point of view Wales is a God's (Nature) own Country. It has some stunning views. I have been to Wales for 3-4 times and trust me its never disappoints me. A couple of days ago I visited Pen-y-Fan and it was just amazing and I didn't have words to describe it. One of the Best Places for Hikin...
$$ $$
4.80 (510 reviews)
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The Old Barn Tea Room
Cafe
👍👍 Pen Y Big / Pen Y Fan / Pen Y Scran - in that order 🤌🏼
Waltzed around the horseshoe trail from the Taf Fechan Forest car park (c. 11 miles), taking just over 3 hours. Completely drained and dreading the drive back through Merthyr for some scran until I remembered I went past the tea room 1000m be...
$ $$$
4.80 (469 reviews)
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Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
Tourist attraction
240-ft. mountain waterfall accessed by a footpath, with a tearoom, B&B & campsite at its base.
4.60 (3.5K reviews)
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Rhiwagor Waterfall
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good parking. The walk to the foot of the falls is gently undulating and mostly firm underfoot. Then if you want to climb up beside the falls, be aware that there isn't a path as such, only a series of tracks between and over rocks where you need to negotiate exposed tree roots etc. I only went abou...
4.80 (277 reviews)
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Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer
Outdoor activity organiser
👍👍 Absolutely brilliant - full disclosure, went on this with a group who were, frankly, not actually that stoked about the prospect of jumping into a river.
10 mins in though, and they were having the time of their lives. Matt, our guide, was super professional, great company, and made sure we had an...
$81/night
4.80 (233 reviews)
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Blaen y Glyn Uchaf
Parking lot
👍👍 Free car park with a huge waterfall as you drive in (visited during rainy April!). Walk UPWARDS for views of the valley, more waterfalls, and a quaint stream. Walk DOWNWARDS for thick forest with more waterfalls at the bottom on a very steep hill.
Would be good for anyone who is injured/disabled an...
4.90 (173 reviews)
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Talybont Reservoir
Reservoir
Reservoir in a tranquil setting featuring a waterside path for walks, bike rides & wildlife views.
4.80 (157 reviews)
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Shoemakers Arms
Pub
👍👍 Fantastic place to stay in the little cottage as well as a pub, the owner is friendly, the food great, really can't fault it, only bad thing is we didn't stay longer
$ $$$
4.80 (148 reviews)
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Maen Llia
Historical landmark
👍👍 The oldest (4000 years old!) and the biggest standing stone in Wales. 3.7m tall - massive 🤩 I felt so small standing on its side!
The display sign was moulded in the shape of the stone itself and talks about the Bronze Age. Great history lesson for all ages! 🪨
The access to the stone is easy (ar...
4.70 (134 reviews)
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Celyn Farm Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast
Warm, country-style rooms with free WiFi on a working farm, plus a lounge & Welsh breakfast.
4.90 (90 reviews)
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YHA Brecon Beacons
Hostel
Laid-back hostel in a 19th-century farmhouse offering simple quarters, a kitchen and a lounge.
$48/night
4.50 (218 reviews)
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