Llanwrtyd Wells,
Mid-Wales, UK |
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Set in pretty surroundings on the River Irfon in mid-Wales, the
old spa town of Llanwrtyd Wells is officially the smallest town
in Britain, with a population of around 600. The town is now a
centre for outdoor activities, and makes a great base for exploring
the lovely surrounding hills and mountains.
Welsh is widely
spoken in Llanwrtyd Wells, and the town is renowned for its host
of bizarre festivals and events, including a Man versus Horse
marathon
and the World Bog Snorkelling Championships. Although visitors
no longer come for the spa waters, the sulphur-scented spring
at Ffynnon Ddrewllyd (meaning 'stinking well') still exists. The
healing properties of the odorous water were discovered back in
1732 by the local vicar, Theophilus Evans, who claimed the spring
had cured his scurvy.
Around the
town is excellent walking country, with the Epynt and Cambrian
Mountains soaring above peaceful valleys and green pastures. The
area is noted for being home of the Red Kite, attracting many
bird watchers; and fishing, pony trekking and mountain biking
are also popular activities. For amazing views of the isolated
surroundings you can follow the winding 14-mile old drovers road
of the Abergwesyn Pass that weaves from the hamlet of Abergwesyn,
just north of Llanwrtyd, through enchanting scenery and desolate
moors towards the Cambrian Coast.
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