Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth
Everything you need to know...
Hay-on-Wye
Internationally renowned as the ‘Town of Books’ and famous for it’s annual Literature Festival. Explore the town’s independent shops, secondhand bookshops and markets. This pretty market town is built around a Castle and has accommodation to suit all..
Talgarth
A lovely village nestled at the foot of the Black Mountains. Why not stay in a pod at Black Mountain Bespoke Breaks. Visit the restored mill, thriving village shops and famous butchers. Great walks in the area include one up to Pwll yr Wrach (Witches Pool) nature reserve.
Where to stay...
You will find family-run bed and breakfasts, luxury hotels and the very best self-catering, glamping and camping sites.
Where to eat...
You are spoilt for choice in Hay-on-Wye, the High Street is lined with pubs and cafes. Why not book a table at Chapters Restaurant on Lion Street or a little further afield, combine your favourite ice creams with a fun-filled family day out at Rowlestone.
In Talgarth, check out the Bara Melin at the restored water mill, selling freshly baked bread with flour milled on site. The family-run Honey Café serves great food all day with a TexMex menu in the evening and delicious Ghurkha curries are always on the menu at The New Ghurkha Inn. Fancy an ice cream? Drop in to The Malthouse on the square and choose from over 20 delicious flavours!.
What to do...
Activities
Book an adventure activity with Black Mountain Activities or take to the water and hire a canoe from Glasbury on Wye to Hay-on-Wye with Canoe Hire Wales. Saddle up with Tregoyd Mountain Riders or Radnor Riding. Get on a bike with Drover Holidays.
Dark Skies Stargazing sites:
Hay Bluff Drive into the hills above Hay-on-Wye for a 360° panorama of the night sky. SO 239373 What3words: cabbages.craziest.lots
Llanthony Priory Gaze at the stars through the atmospheric ruin of the 13th Century church. SO 288278 What3words: outwards.correct.hedgehog
Shopping Famous for being the town of books, Hay-on- Wye also specialises in lovely independent shops with an antiques arcade and open air market on Thursdays. Pop in and see Geraldine at C.J Gibbons Butchers and treat yourself to some of the finest local produce. Talgarth boasts W.J George Butchers and the Delipot a family-run butchers, established 1886 and famous for quality – they also boast a deli offering homemade treats and local cheeses.
Hay-on-Wye
09:30-12:30
Hire a Canoe from Canoe Hire Wales and paddle from Glasbury to Hay-on-Wye.
12:30-14:00
Lunch in Hay-on-Wye at
Chapters.
14:30-18:00
Book an independent guided tour with Welsh Overland Safari.
For something more adventurous, jump on a bike from Drover Cycles.
19:00-21:00
Venture back to Hay-on-Wye for dinner at the
Black Lion.
Talgarth
09:00-12:30
Walk to Pwll yr Wrach nature reserve (wellies often required).
12:30-14:00
Lunch at the
Old Railway Garden Centre or the
Griffin Inn at Llyswen.
14:30-16:00
Go pony trekking at Tregoyd Mountain Riders or take a mountain bike up into the hills.
19:00-21:00
Dinner at The
New Gurkha Inn.
