Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rhayader

Rhayader is a town in Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 1,824 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rhayader Castle (1 km), Carn Gafallt (6 km) and Elan Valley Visitors Centre (7 km).

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Rhayader, Wales
Rhayader, Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rhayader at a glance

Location
Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,824
Coordinates
52.3015° N, 3.5115° W
Places within 50 km
78 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rhayader

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rhayader: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rhayader

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is Carn Gafallt (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Rhayader

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is Rhayader Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rhayader

25 churches within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserth (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rhayader

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rhayader

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is Elan Valley Reservoirs (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Rhayader

5 museums within 100 km of Rhayader. The closest is National Cycle Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rhayader

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rhayader
  2. 1 km Rhayader Castle · heritage site, Powys
  3. 5 km Carn Gafallt · viewpoint, Powys
  4. 2 km Elan Valley Visitors Centre · viewpoint, Powys
  5. 11 km Garreg Lwyd · viewpoint, Powys
  6. 14 km Abbey Cwm Hir Hall · heritage site, Powys
  7. 11 km Back to Rhayader

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rhayader by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23139Carn Gafallt (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3993Rhayader Castle (1 km)
    Churches725St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserth (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Elan Valley Reservoirs (16 km)
    Museums35National Cycle Museum (14 km)
    Beaches & coast05Ynyslas Sand Dunes (55 km)
    Treks14Glyndŵr's Way (34 km)
    Waterfalls04Dolgoch Lower Falls (60 km)
    Other attractions13Old Market Hall (21 km)
    Caves03Dan-Yr-Ogof (67 km)
    Parks02Borth Animalarium (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aberystwyth Masjid (50 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (82 km)

    Rhayader: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rhayader?

    Rhayader Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Carn Gafallt (viewpoint, about 6 km), Elan Valley Visitors Centre (viewpoint, about 7 km), Garreg Lwyd (viewpoint, about 7 km), Abbey Cwm Hir Hall (heritage site, about 11 km), Gorllwyn (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rhayader?

    78 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 1 sanctuary, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rhayader?

    Carn Gafallt, about 6 km by road; Elan Valley Visitors Centre (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rhayader?

    Rhayader Castle, about 1 km by road; Abbey Cwm Hir Hall (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rhayader?

    St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserth, about 15 km by road; Hafod Church (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rhayader?

    Start in Rhayader, visit Rhayader Castle, then Carn Gafallt, then Elan Valley Visitors Centre, then Garreg Lwyd, then Abbey Cwm Hir Hall, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rhayader?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Rhayader

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rhayader’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rhayader on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.