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The 3rd Annual Heart of Wales Walking Festival
22nd of May 2008
 
Llandrindod Wells
12th, 13th and 14th September 2008

The festival HQ and Registration Desk will be outside the Lakeside Restaurant (Grid Reference - SN 062606).

The festival will include 11 different walks - they are all guided.

Each day there will be a choice of all day walks, some of which will incorporate a pub lunch; and of half day walks with a theme such as churches, natural history or geology.

There will also be a short town history / architectural walk designed for families.
Further info please visit web-site (below)


News Link: www.llandrindod.co.uk/walking

   
Leaping Stiles Website Launch!
23rd of May 2007
 
Leaping Stiles is about what makes this area totally unique – wonderful walking. The Leaping Stiles web-site is dedicated to walking - providing information on superb walking routes, any safety aspects, useful tips and advice - to enable walkers to fully appreciate the area and enjoy their experience. It has been designed specifically for tourism businesses, to enable them to optimise on walking trade visitors, and, to offer more to all visitors. However it also benefits local people encouraging them to walk and enjoy the beautiful area in which we live. Route maps are available to download AND it is FREE.

   
Free Guides to help you plan your holiday in Mid Wales
14th of May 2007
 
A series of free information guides are available from Powys Tourism Services to help plan you holiday in Mid Wales.

Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons holiday guide.
Walking in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Walking Routes Accommodation guide.
Cycling in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Activities in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Gardens in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.

To request any of these brochures, please send an e-mail to tourism@powys.gov.uk or ring the tourism hotline on 01686 610065.

   
Go Mid Wales Walker Newsletter
13th of May 2007
 
Download the new Go Mid Wales Walker newsletter and find out about this summer's hottest walking activities and events

Visit www.gomidwales.co.uk for further details.

News Link: www.gomidwales.co.uk

   
Explore the hidden beauty of Mid Wales with PC Taxis
13th of May 2006
 
Llanidloes based taxi company, P&C Taxis is branching out offering evening mystery tours highlighting undiscovered places throughout Mid Wales, such as the source of the River Severn, hidden in Hafren Forest, north of Llanidloes. This new venture is just one of many services developed by this family run business, who specialise in providing transport for groups of activity visitors. Tours can be tailor made to suit the interests of visitors, and can include locations across Mid Wales.

P&C Taxis operate a number of different vehicles and services catering for all transport needs. A 16 seater luxury mini-coach, complete with trailer, offers every facility to touring parties of cyclists/mountain bikers, walkers and horse riders. An organised drop off and pick up service along sections of the Severn Way, Glyndwr's Way, the Wye Valley Walk and other local trails is available, along with a fast and efficient baggage and equipment forwarding service to the next destination.

PC Taxis can be contacted on 01686 412047, or visit website link below.

News Link: www.pctaxis.co.uk

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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