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LEISURE CENTRE: |
Offers Badminton, Squash, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Room, Indoor Bowls. |
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BOWLING: | Visitors are welcome at the local club (woods available) |
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LIBRARY: | Situated at the Southern end of the town.
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TENNIS: | There are two hard courts. Courts are booked at the Leisure Centre.
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SNOOKER: | At the Public Institute - token fee for non-members.
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PONY TREKKING: | A number of approved centres in the locality.
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FISHING: | The Lake Vyrnwy Hotel controls boat fishing on the lake and owns 4 miles of river fishing. |
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GOLF: | There are courses at Welshpool, Llanymynech and Oswestry. |
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ADVENTURE CENTRE: | Bethania Outdoor Pursuit Centre, near Lake Vyrnwyprovides a number of activities including canoeing and abseiling. |
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CYCLING: | Bicycles and Tandems can be hired at Lake Vyrnwy. |
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ARTS CENTRE: | Situated on the upper floor of the Youth & Community Centre (at the entrance to the High School) is an exhibition of local art and crafts.
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LAKE VYRNWY
A dam was built at Llanwddyn and the centre of the village was drowned when the work was completed in 1888 to form a reservoir to supply Liverpool with water. The area of the Lake is a place of great beauty and is now also a nature reserve. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, in conjunction with Severn Trent Water, has an exhibition centre at the western end of the dam with look-out points at the lakeside.
LAKE BALA
Llyn Tegid is the correct Welsh name for this natural lake which can be reached by a magnificent drive over the Berwyn range. There are many wonderful walks from the top of the range from which can be seen the mountains of Snowdonia and Cader Idris. The lake provides an important sailing centre for Mid-Wales and just a few miles further is the River Tryweryn, which flows from Llyn Celyn. Water is released from Llyn Celyn to form rapids for the International Canoeing and other Sporting Activities.
PISTYLL RHAEADR
One of the seven wonders of Wales, the waterfall cascades 240ft over the rock face and is situated at the far end of a remote valley which leads from the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. There is a path leading to the top of the waterfall and the ascent is well worth making for the rewarding views.
It was at Llanrhaeadr that Bishop William Morgan, previously Rector of Llanfyllin, completed the first translation of the Bible into the Welsh language in 1588.
PENNANT MELANGELL
Travel 8 miles from Llanfyllin to the village of Llangynog and turn left along a narrow country lane leading to the ancient, restored church and shrine of St Melangell, the patroness and protectress of all wild creatures. The key of the church is available in the village of Llangynog.
POWIS CASTLE
Just outside the town of Welshpool, some 12 miles from Llanfyllin, is the inhabited, mediaeval castle with beautiful gardens and old trees. It is a National Trust Property and tickets can be purchased for entry to the castle and grounds. Teas are also served.
The Castle is open during the season and closed in Winter.
WELSHPOOL-LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY
This narrow gauge railway runs from Welshpool to Llanfair Caereinion throughout the season through some very picturesque scenery.
FURTHER AFIELD
Visitors wishing to travel further afield can enjoy a trip to Snowdonia, Cader Idris and sea-side towns such as Barmouth, Borth, Fairbourne, Aberdovey and Tywyn to the west with Rhyl, Prestatyn, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay to the north. Celtica at Machynlleth is an exhibition of Celtic History.
Shopping centres at Shrewsbury and Chester take about 45 minutes to reach by car.
This information was produced by Llanfyllin Town Council
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