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Late Summer [ Winter ] [ Spring ] [ Early Summer ] [ School Holidays ] [ Late Summer ] [ Autumn ] This is a lovely time of the year because there is so much to see in the countryside. There is still a profusion of wild flowers although they are beginning to fade as hedgerow fruits begin to appear. The wild orchids are just about over and I am always sorry when they go. But its then time to go blackberrying and there are a few wild raspberries to be picked too.
The weather is a mixed feast and can be anything from hot sunshine to autumnal. It is good to walk, cycle or ride horses on the cooler days.
On warmer days a paddle in the river is refreshing or visit the beach at Aberdovey or Borth (50 miles) Come home via the mountain road it’s lonely and beautiful!
Trips further afield on warm days could include Clywedog reservoir (24miles) or Tal-y-Llyn with a visit to the craft centre at Upper Corris (48miles) or the Centre for Alternative Technology at Machynlleth (35miles)
The nights are drawing in, so warm evenings looking at the stunning night sky from the balcony of Rose Cottage is a joy. There is no light pollution so shooting stars are readily spotted. The sunsets are pretty good too.
Events Locally The Wednesday ramblers group continues with its walks every Wednesday beginning 10am (enquiries to 01547 520266) The Radnorshire Wildlife Trust www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk runs events all year round and there is now the new nature reserve at Tylcau Hill (10 mile drive, or at least as much to walk up over Beacon Hill from the cottage) Farmer’s markets in Knighton happen every fortnight on Saturday mornings. Town Criers Festival August 20th Knighton Knighton Show and carnival August 27th www.visitknighton.co.uk News of local events in the valley is always available in the cottage.
Events 2012 August 23rd-28th Presteigne festival of music and arts. A popular and nationally recognised festival just 30 minutes from Rose Cottage; see- www.presteigne.org.uk August 24th Dam open day – explore the inside of the spectacular Elan Valley dams www.elanvalley.org.uk August 26th Bog snorkelling championships-a run of 7 miles through the hills followed by a swim through a 60yd bog trench. Quite a crazy event! Llanwrytdd Wells www.green-events.co.uk
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© Helen J Rickerby 2006-2012 Self catering holiday accommodation in Powys: Rose Cottage, Dutlas, Knighton, Powys. LD7 1YB. |
