Outdoor Activities
Llanilid self-catering holiday cottages lie within a 15 minute reach of local mid Wales market towns such as Brecon and Llandovery. The cosmopolitan capital city of Cardiff and the magnificent Gower coastline and Swansea are all within an hour's drive away.
In 2005, this area of the Brecon Beacons National Park, was awarded Geopark status, one of only 29 Geoparks in Europe and the only one of its kind in Wales. Explore this unique landscape by following one of the many "Geotrails" taking place throughout the summer and attend the special events planned for Geopark Week (27th May - 2nd June).
The stunning countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park provides fantastic opportunities for a vast array of all year round activities - as hectic or leisurely as you wish. Nearby is the Crychan Forest, a perfect destination for all types of activities - walking, cycling, horseriding and carriage driving.
Each cottage has its own lockable drying/storage shed for bikes and outdoor equipment. There is also a tap and hose for washing down any muddy gear.
Walking - During your stay you can enjoy open access to the acres of rolling hills and verdant meadows that surround Llanilid Cottages. Throughout the area, gentle riverside rambles, historic footpaths and mountain and cross country hikes are all waiting to be explored - the choice is yours. Why not try out some of the Epynt Way - a 55 mile walk in total over the MoD land on Mynydd Epynt. Within a few miles of Llanilid Cottages are thousands of acres of hillside containing some of the most dramatic scenery in the Brecon Beacons. Visitors can explore this area, known as the Cnewr Estate, and wander at will over the mountains of this beautiful area and appreciate the wild moorland of the old Fforest Fawr at first hand. Discover "waterfall country" and the breathtaking upper reaches of the Nedd Fechan River, scale spectacular vantage points like Fan Ffraith and trace the course of a long abandoned tramway.
Cycling - Quiet country lanes, traffic-free cycle routes and challenging mountain bike tracks provide a choice for cyclists of all abilities. The Taff Trail for example, is a mainly traffic free cycle route. It passes through the Brecon Beacons on route from Brecon to Cardiff. The off road sections are ideally suite to beginners and families and can be linked to other rights of way to provide more challenging routes. Cycle hire shops are located in nearby Brecon and operate a delivery service to Llanilid Cottages.
Fishing -There are many well stocked private pools and lakes within easy reach of the cottages. Most of the south and mid Wales reservoirs and famous fishing rivers of the Wye, Usk (see also Fishing In Kite Country) and Towy are within a short driving distance.
Bird Watching - Llanilid Holilday Cottages are a bird watchers paradise. A vast array of birds can be spotted on the surrounding farmland. Watch in awe as the red kites are fed at The Red Kite Feeding Centre at nearby Llanddeusant or a little further a field at Gigrin Farm near Rhayader.
Horse Riding - Discover the beauty and adventure of the area on horseback . There is a wide choice of riding and trekking centres on the doorstep, offering a fun day out for all abilities.
Golfing - Since the announcement that Wales will host the Ryder Cup in 2010, attention has turned to Welsh golf. The golf courses in and around the Brecon Beacons are accessible, friendly and welcoming - whatever your ability.
Water Activities - There is an abundance of opportunities for all kinds of water activities in the area. Pack a picnic and take a trip on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal or for the more adventurous, try water sports on Llangorse Lake. For the ultimate challenge, have a go at the famous Bog snorkelling Championships at Llanwrtyd Wells http://www.green-events.co.uk/
For unforgettable "away days", the magnificant Gower and Pembrokeshire beaches are all within easy reach.
More Options - To truly set the adrenaline pumping, there are a host of action packed activites in mid Wales - mountain boarding, quadbiking, 4 wheel drive off roading, paragliding, climbing, caving, potholing and white water rafting. Activity centres nearby offer expertise in all types of outdoor activities.
