Top 5 Walking Routes in Mid Wales

Wales is a realm of abundant forests and rugged mountain tops. Of rolling pastures and winding rivers. Of lonely coast and lost upland roads. Wales is beautifully bleak and gently bucolic at the same time. It’s not so much a place to be visited as immersed in, explored, and cherished for a lifetime. Once you arrive, you’ll not want to leave.

7 Reasons You Must Visit Wales for a Holiday

There is no better place for your staycation than Wales, with national parks, history , wildlife, walking trails, delicious food and more! Book your Wales holiday today!  

The History of Wales “Summarised” | From Mammoths to Mining

Long before modern humans turned up, Wales was inhabited by what we would call cave men and women. You know the stock character—with the animal skin sash, bone club, and the grunting. Sometimes they’re at the mouth of a cave with dinosaurs stomping in the surrounding forest, which is a bit off. Dinosaurs became extinct 66 million years before any hominids whittled clubs.

Wonderful Welsh Beasts & Where to Find Them

Wales is an untamed place, of staggering wild beauty. Much of Wales is remote, without urbanisation. It’s one of the last true wildlife havens in the United Kingdom.

Alternative ways to explore the Brecon Beacons

To exhaust the Brecon Beacons seems to be impossible. No matter how many times you visit, there is still opportunity to discover more…

Best Walks in the Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia

At the Lake Country House, Hotel & Spa in Powys, Mid Wales, we’re very lucky.

Stargazing in Wales: The Brecon Beacons - Dark Sky Reserve

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if on a clear night we could all head outside and see a sky dusted with gazillions of stars? The reality is, that many of us live in areas where light pollution obscures the heavens.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wales

10 Amazingly Beautiful Places to Visit in Wales

Whether it’s a prime spot for your favourite activity or somewhere to take that holiday-defining picture, everyone loves a spectacular location. Nor is Wales short of beautiful places, from manmade to natural wonders. Cast your eyes across the heights of Snowdonia or parts of the Wye Valley, for example, and you have locations to rival the beauty of Iceland or rural France. Here are ten places that would grace any road trip or short break in Wales, from famous locations to unsung gems:

Our Top 5 Walks

If you enjoy walking, then the Lake Country House is the perfect base for you. Whether you are looking for the best short walks or a 20 mile hike across glorious mountains, we have some of the best places to walk in the UK. The scenery alone is wonderful, from classic open hills and valleys, to trails that take in gorgeous rivers and woods. Here are our top 5 walks in Mid Wales, all within reach of Lake Country House Hotel, complete with ratings and links to walking routes and maps: