Walking and outdoors

Two walkers head into Montgomery as they approach the finish line of the Rotary Across Wales Walk.

Hundreds to take on one epic across Wales walking challenge

Gumtree has shared a few tips for buying second-hand camping gear online

Gumtree has shared a few tips for buying second-hand camping gear online

5 tips you need to follow to avoid buying faulty second-hand camping gear

Kington Recreation Ground, in Park Avenue

Kington Recreation Ground, in Park Avenue

Fears over 'dangerous' surface that leaves children's park 'like an ice rink'

Crowds told to 'try another day' at popular mid Wales beauty spot

Young visitors to the Parson’s Field with their bug hotels, made at the Have a Grow Day in Tregynon.

Young visitors to the Parson’s Field with their bug hotels, made at the Have a Grow Day in Tregynon.

Community spirit blooms at village garden's ‘Have a Grow Day’

Some parts of Powys enjoy better access to green spaces than others.

Some parts of Powys enjoy better access to green spaces than others.

Study ranks town best in Powys for green spaces while villages lag behind

A pickup truck travelling along a road

A pickup truck travelling along a road

Dyfed-Powys Police

Speeding fears raised in Llanidloes and Hafren Forest after resident complaints

Farmers’ Welsh Lavender, located at Cefnperfedd Uchaf, in Maesmynis, near Builth Wells.

Farmers’ Welsh Lavender, located at Cefnperfedd Uchaf, in Maesmynis, near Builth Wells.

We tried the luxury spa hidden in hills of Powys, where you can swim and sauna

Rose and Richard Lambert's grandson Grayson holding a hedgehog

Rose and Richard Lambert's grandson Grayson holding a hedgehog

Hedgehog rescuers issue urgent appeal as numbers fall to ‘red list’ levels

Fiona Griffiths, from Powys, won the gruelling 80km Shuckburgh Hall Endurance Ride in Northamptonshire aboard her 20-year-old Anglo Arab gelding Balishla, known affectionately at home as Goofy.

Fiona Griffiths, from Powys, won the gruelling 80km Shuckburgh Hall Endurance Ride in Northamptonshire aboard her 20-year-old Anglo Arab gelding Balishla, known affectionately at home as Goofy.

Powys rider wins gruelling 80km endurance race on 20-year-old horse

Fancy a bluebell walk in Powys this weekend? Here are some of the best ones

Fancy a bluebell walk in Powys this weekend? Here are some of the best ones

Here are some of the best bluebell walks in Powys

Dog owners are being urged to check for everyday hazards this May bank weekend

Dog owners are being urged to check for everyday hazards this May bank weekend

UK dog owners issued May bank holiday weekend warning amid 'perfect storm'

The ballot for the 2027 London Marathon is now open.

The ballot for the 2027 London Marathon is now open.

London Marathon

London Marathon 2027 ballot - How to apply for a spot in next year's race?

Skip the crowds with these hidden National Trust gems – all free to visit, with some offering free parking too.

Skip the crowds with these hidden National Trust gems – all free to visit, with some offering free parking too.

10 hidden gem National Trust sites with free entry - many with free parking too

Sgwd y Pannwr waterfall in the Brecon Beacons

Sgwd y Pannwr waterfall in the Brecon Beacons

Bannau Brycheiniog

Student died after getting into difficulty at popular Powys waterfall, inquest hears

Ty Penbont says it has been without a water supply for four days.

Ty Penbont says it has been without a water supply for four days.

Popular Powys beauty spot eatery remains closed as it is without water

People canoe in the Montgomery Canal Triathlon on Saturday, May 7 2022. Picture by Anwen Parry

People canoe in the Montgomery Canal Triathlon on Saturday, May 7 2022. Picture by Anwen Parry

Canal and River Trust

Urgent call for volunteers as canal triathlon faces cancellation

Hafren Forest boardwalk and River Severn, near Llanidloes.

Hafren Forest boardwalk and River Severn, near Llanidloes.

'Wicked problem': how a viral forest is changing life for nearby residents

The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod has been kept alive in recent years by Freda and Peter Davies.

The National Cycle Museum in Llandrindod has been kept alive in recent years by Freda and Peter Davies.

Meet the Powys couple who will watch Tour de France from most fitting vantage point

Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with camping gear and travel essentials starting from just 99p, and a range of holiday wines

Aldi has launched a new staycation range including a £69 car tent, with camping gear and travel essentials starting from just 99p, and a range of holiday wines

Aldi’s new middle aisle buy that turns your car into a campervan for £69

Glyndwr National Park

MS warns against proposed national park as public inquiry announced

A rocky descent for Hugh

A rocky descent for Hugh

World’s ‘toughest mountain race’ cancelled as events company ceases trading

Runners setting off on the 2025 Welshpool 10k.

Runners setting off on the 2025 Welshpool 10k.

Welshpool 10K brings runners back to Powys streets on Sunday

Nant yr Arian Silver Trail Half Marathon and 10K runners at the start line on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Nant yr Arian Silver Trail Half Marathon and 10K runners at the start line on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Apology after sabotage disrupts mid Wales running event

Abermule playpark near the village primary school.

Abermule playpark near the village primary school.

Powys play park set for major upgrade after lottery grant

Peter Lewis with Cllr A Griffin at newly opened bike park.

Peter Lewis with Cllr A Griffin at newly opened bike park.

New cycling park opens near town's school

Coed Y Cain in Llanfyllin is almost ready to open to the public after it was put through its paces by pupils from Ysgol Llanfyllin recently.

Coed Y Cain in Llanfyllin is almost ready to open to the public after it was put through its paces by pupils from Ysgol Llanfyllin recently.

Pupils try out new pro‑level mountain bike track in town

Lake Vyrnwy is Powys' top Valentine's Day escape.

Lake Vyrnwy is Powys' top Valentine's Day escape.

Where to spend Valentine’s Day in Powys, from lakes to hill hideaways

Runner to take on cheeky 70-mile challenge around Powys mountains

Runner to take on cheeky 70-mile challenge around Powys mountains

Runner's 70-mile Powys mountain challenge - following infamous 'penis' route

Bwlch Du Wynt near Pen-y-Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog. By Peter Smyly - available to use under Creative Commons.

Bwlch Du Wynt near Pen-y-Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog. By Peter Smyly - available to use under Creative Commons.

Against Breast Cancer

Group to be set up to standardise Welsh place names across Bannau Brycheiniog

Newtown Action Committee says it wants to install a zipwire across the river.

Newtown Action Committee says it wants to install a zipwire across the river.

Group reveals ambition for zipwire over river and trampoline park in Newtown

Hafren Forest. Picture by Bod70 Amateur Photography.

Hafren Forest. Picture by Bod70 Amateur Photography.

Powys forest propelled to social media fame on TikTok to host mobile food truck

A stunning capture under dark skies.

A stunning capture under dark skies.

Powys Dark Sky Festival set for Elan Valley in March

Not in Powys, but we were on holiday in Scotland for new year and enjoyed the snow! This was Auchintaple Loch near Forter in the cairngorms

Not in Powys, but we were on holiday in Scotland for new year and enjoyed the snow! This was Auchintaple Loch near Forter in the cairngorms

Powys dog owners step out for January’s Walk Your Dog Month

The Northern Lights from Four Crosses.

The Northern Lights from Four Crosses.

Readers share their pictures of the Northern Lights above Powys

Explore Wales’ best winter walks, with two Powys favourites included

The Four Waterfalls Walk in Powys has been ranked the fifth-best winter hiking route in Wales by outdoor retailer Blacks, praised for its scenic beauty and seasonal appeal

The Four Waterfalls Walk in Powys has been ranked the fifth-best winter hiking route in Wales by outdoor retailer Blacks, praised for its scenic beauty and seasonal appeal

Four Falls Trail in Powys ranked among top winter routes in Wales

Powys councillors set to decide the latest Canal Trust Nature Reserve plans for land near Llanymynech as part of an overall scheme to upgrade Montgomery canal. From PCC planning portal.

Powys councillors set to decide the latest Canal Trust Nature Reserve plans for land near Llanymynech as part of an overall scheme to upgrade Montgomery canal. From PCC planning portal.

Canal and River Trust

Powys gives green light to Montgomery Canal nature reserve project

Dyfi Bike Park is closed this weekend. Picture by Dan Griffiths.

Dyfi Bike Park is closed this weekend. Picture by Dan Griffiths.

Powys bike park closed for the weekend as winter weather hits

Powys has plenty to offer Boxing Day walkers.

Powys has plenty to offer Boxing Day walkers.

Where to walk off Christmas lunch in Powys this Boxing Day

Police probe dog attacks on walkers and sheep

Police probe dog attacks on walkers and sheep

Police investigate dog attacks on walkers and sheep

The Rotary Across Wales Walk.

The Rotary Across Wales Walk.

Charity walk across Wales to run again in 2026 as entries open

Station Crescent public toilets in Llandrindod Wells.

Station Crescent public toilets in Llandrindod Wells.

Portable toilets to replace public toilets for rest of 2025 in Powys town

Craig Goch dam in the Elan Valley, Powys, in full flow again. Picture: Jonathan Rudd

Craig Goch dam in the Elan Valley, Powys, in full flow again. Picture: Jonathan Rudd

The top 10 things to do in Powys as ranked by Tripadvisor report

Families on a Halloween trail around Lake Vyrnwy.

Families on a Halloween trail around Lake Vyrnwy.

Families invited to follow Halloween trail around Lake Vyrnwy

The railway carriage to be installed at Foxholes near Bishop's Castle.

The railway carriage to be installed at Foxholes near Bishop's Castle.

Walking and outdoors

Railway carriage bunkhouse and camping pods to be installed at popular campsite

Spooky illuminations in the courtyard at Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool.

Spooky illuminations in the courtyard at Powis Castle and Garden, Welshpool.

Cultural attractions

Historic castle to feature spooky illuminations for Halloween

The damage caused to the area around Lake Vyrnwy is still being cleaned up staff

The damage caused to the area around Lake Vyrnwy is still being cleaned up staff

Road at Powys beauty spot won't be cleared until next year

Dan Bull, gardener, at Powis Castle trimming the Yew Topiary.

Dan Bull, gardener, at Powis Castle trimming the Yew Topiary.

'Breath-taking views' as workers give giant hedges at Powis Castle annual trim

The project was started by a group of local parents, who joined together to help raise funds for their children, in order to give them somewhere safe and fun to go.

The project was started by a group of local parents, who joined together to help raise funds for their children, in order to give them somewhere safe and fun to go.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Supporters go the extra mile to raise funds to fix dangerous play park

Rhayader Round the Lakes Race in February.

Rhayader Round the Lakes Race in February.

Walking and outdoors

Powys named among the best destinations in the UK for fell running

By the Wye is a treetop glamping resort hidden in the woods on the banks of the River Wye in Hay-on-Wye.

By the Wye is a treetop glamping resort hidden in the woods on the banks of the River Wye in Hay-on-Wye.

Off-grid treetop glamping retreat in Powys opens new café – in shipping container

The car park at Pistyl Rhaeadr.

The car park at Pistyl Rhaeadr.

Letter: Parking ban will not work but reasonably priced larger car park would

Powis Castle and gardens.

Powis Castle and gardens.

Cultural attractions

Cadw announces the return of its annual festival in Mid Wales