Knighton

Knighton is a small market town in Powys on the Welsh/English border. It is situated in the beautiful River Teme valley, with spectacular wooded hills rising steeply to over 1,600ft above the town. (www.teme-valley.co.uk/knighton.htm)

Local walks: In addition to Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way, there are many footpaths, providing a wide variety and standard of local walks. Many of these walks are possible from the doorstep. Pat and Geoff have walked most of the routes into the surrounding hills and valleys and would be pleased to help you plan a suitable walk.

Cycle routes: The area is perfect for cycling; the roads are quiet and there are many off-road tracks. From meandering valley to challenging 'switchback', there are routes to suit all abilities.

Town services:

• Offa's Dyke Heritage Centre and Knighton T.I.C. (www.offasdyke.demon.co.uk/odc.htm)
• a good range of everyday services, including tele-centre, banks, shops and supermarkets
• pubs, cafes, restaurants and take-aways
• modern sports centre with swimming pool, fitness room, squash courts etc.
• a 9-hole golf course (5,362 yards, Par/SSS of 68/66) (www.welshgolfcourses.com/mid/knighton.php)
• The Spaceguard Centre, various tours, astronomical telescopes, planetarium, camera obscura ect. (www.spaceguarduk.com)

Transport:

• Knighton station is on the famous Heart of Wales Railway line linking Swansea and Shrewsbury
• local bus services provide links to Presteigne, Kington, Hereford, Ludlow and local villages
• two taxi companies are based in the town

Places of interest (within 20 minutes' drive) :

• Ludlow: a famous medieval town and castle (www.ludlowcastle.com)
• Clun: a pretty village with pack-horse bridge and castle (www.clun.org.uk)
• Presteigne: former county town with The Judge's Lodgings (www.judgeslodging.org.uk)
• Llangunllo: location of the Phil Price Rally School (www.philprice.co.uk)
• Kington: a market town with Hergest Croft Gardens and the Small Breeds Farm (www.hergest.co.uk)