town in Wales, United Kingdom

Rhayader (Welsh: Rhaeadr or Rhaeadr Gwy) is a market town in Radnorshire.

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English is spoken in the town almost exclusively and it is very rare to hear Welsh.

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On the, often congested, intersection of two of Wales' most important trunk roads the A470, 13 miles north of Builth Wells and 30 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44.

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Closest rail station is Pen-y-Bont but there are numerous bus services from Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Aberystwyth and Newtown

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Map of Rhayader

The town is very small and walking is the easiest way around. For surrounding areas, driving or taking a taxi might be advisable as public transport connections are poor.

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Is a popular hiking and horse riding area.

  • B4574 mountain road. Between Aberystwyth and Rhayader via Devil's Bridge is a great scenic drive.
  • 1 Willow Globe Theatre. Shakespeare's plays performed in a theatre formed from living willow trees woven together.    

Go for a bike ride - the town is located on the scenic national cycle routes 8 and 81.

  • Clive Powell Bikes, Cwmdauddwr Arms, West St, Rhayader LD6 5AB, +44 1597 811343. Bike shop which provides bike hire.
  • Bike Hire is also available in the nearby Elan Valley Visitor Centre, see "Elan Valley Reservoirs" above.

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  • 1 Evans Plaice, North St, +44 1597 810317. Fish and chip shop with eat-in and take-away.
  • The Mirchi, East Street, LD6 5DN, +44 1597 811459. Indian restaurant and takeaway.

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The town has the highest concentration of pubs and drinking establishments, per capita, in the UK.

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Routes through Rhayader
Aberystwyth ← merges with   until Llangurig ←  W   E  Llandrindod WellsLeominster
SnowdoniaLlanidloes ← Llangurig ←  N   S  Builth WellsBrecon


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