Llanidloes,
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In the heart of the old county of Montgomeryshire, which is now
the northern part of Powys, is the pretty market town and artists'
colony of Llanidloes. The small town lies on the banks of the
River Severn, and is surrounded by some of mid-Wales' most magnificently
wild and remote scenery.
Llanidloes
became a centre for weaving back in the 19th century, and now
attracts many artists, craftspeople and hippies. The half timbered
market hall, dating from 1609, lies in the heart of the town,
with streets branching off which are filled with a variety of
interesting shops. The town contains many Tudor-style black and
white timbered houses, and has a laid-back, ambient feel to it.
The Town Hall
houses the Museum of Local History and Industry, with an exhibition
on the Red Kite, which was once an endangered species but is now
flourishing again in the area. Nearby, Hafren Forest is home to
the majestic bird, although south of Llanidloes, at the gateway
to the beautiful Elan Valley, Rhayader is the best place to go
to observe Red Kites in protected nesting sites. Rising up behind
Llanidloes, the Plynlimon Hills are good for walking, and there
are also scenic walks near the man-made reservoir of Llyn Clywedog,
which boasts the tallest dam in Britain.
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