Walking and outdoors

How many of these autumn walks have you tried?

Discover the 7 best autumn walks in Powys featuring waterfalls and mountain views

A new sauna could be added to the retreat centre at Staylittle in Powys.

A new sauna could be added to the retreat centre at Staylittle in Powys.

Sauna for 10 planned at retreat centre with Cambrian Mountains views

Red Kite Holiday Park in Powys has been named Wales' best.

Red Kite Holiday Park in Powys has been named Wales' best.

The Powys holiday park that's been named the best in Wales

Powys Local Access Forum chairman Graham Taylor had left the role following a

Powys Local Access Forum chairman Graham Taylor had left the role following a

Powys County Council

Powys access forum chairman leaves role after ‘spat’ over Monk’s Trod plans

Cyclists on the the Glyndŵr way path in Powys. Facebook.

Cyclists on the the Glyndŵr way path in Powys. Facebook.

Powys County Council

'Emergency' in Powys countryside with more than 12,000 problems on rights of way

A reader has called for an end to speeding cyclists in this area of Newtown.

A reader has called for an end to speeding cyclists in this area of Newtown.

Letter: Newtown’s parks should put pedestrians before cyclists

A public bridleway near the picturesque Nantqwyllt Church will be shut due to emergency repairs to a hydroelectricity cable underground.

A public bridleway near the picturesque Nantqwyllt Church will be shut due to emergency repairs to a hydroelectricity cable underground.

Elan Valley footpath closed for 3 weeks for hydroelectricity cable repairs

The pumpkin patch, which opened in 2020, is closing.

The pumpkin patch, which opened in 2020, is closing.

Diversification

Powys pumpkin patch that opened in 2020 says it will not be reopening

Glyndwr National Park

Minister says he doesn't want new national park covering Powys as decision nears

Hafren Forest's popular boardwalk follows the River Severn near the visitor facilities and existing car park.

Hafren Forest's popular boardwalk follows the River Severn near the visitor facilities and existing car park.

Cars on verges prompt new 109-space parking plan at Hafren Forest

Matt Pritchard and Sue Charles send messages as new Powys skatepark opens

Knighton Festival leads packed programme of events across Powys and the borders

Artist's impression showing the proposed natural activity park at Cae Bodfach, Llanfyllin, including a zipline, climbing structure, balancing equipment and basket swing. Source: Llanfyllin Town Council.

Artist's impression showing the proposed natural activity park at Cae Bodfach, Llanfyllin, including a zipline, climbing structure, balancing equipment and basket swing. Source: Llanfyllin Town Council.

Zipline and giant climbing frame among attractions at new Powys park

Wayne and Coleen Rooney on Yr Wyddfa

Wayne and Coleen Rooney on Yr Wyddfa

Wayne and Coleen Rooney climb Yr Wyddfa during 'very rare free weekend'

Hafren Forest parking expansion refused over road safety and wildlife concerns

Dyfed-Powys Police

Racial slur spray-painted on road in Powys town as police contacted

Sunset on the Beacons.

Sunset on the Beacons.

Powys national park named among UK’s best sunset walk destinations

Steam locomotives at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Steam Gala.

Steam locomotives at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Steam Gala.

Powys families offered packed September of festivals and fun

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park visitors have been slammed for leaving human excrement following a camping trip over the bank holiday weekend.

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park visitors have been slammed for leaving human excrement following a camping trip over the bank holiday weekend.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Beauty spot visitors slammed for fly tipping and leaving human excrement

The World Bog Snorkelling Championships will take place this bank holiday weekend, drawing competitors from all over the world.

The World Bog Snorkelling Championships will take place this bank holiday weekend, drawing competitors from all over the world.

Key times as Lonely Planet-beloved World Bog Snorkelling Championships marks 40 years

Members of the GB Senior Women's Canoe Polo Team, who are training at Lakeside Boathouse in Llandrindod Wells this weekend ahead of the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.

Members of the GB Senior Women's Canoe Polo Team, who are training at Lakeside Boathouse in Llandrindod Wells this weekend ahead of the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.

Team GB stars head to Llandrindod Wells lake as they prepare for World Championships

The maize maze, featuring elephants, at Nash Court Farm, near Presteigne.

The maize maze, featuring elephants, at Nash Court Farm, near Presteigne.

Farm's safari maze theme for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Newtown's transformed riverside sees visitor numbers soar

Powis Castle features in the new book

Powis Castle features in the new book

Cultural attractions

Why Welshpool and Knighton are among Wales' overlooked gems

Ceredigion County Council

Distressing animal cruelty incidents at seaside town reported to police

The eclipse above Newtown.

The eclipse above Newtown.

Stunning readers' photos capture the solar eclipse across the Powys skies

Large plumes of smoke could be seen across Newtown as firefighters tackled a blaze on Trehafren Hill on August 12.

Large plumes of smoke could be seen across Newtown as firefighters tackled a blaze on Trehafren Hill on August 12.

Fire that devastated hill above Newtown was 'deliberately started'

Cultural attractions

'Never seen it so low' - Powys beauty spot transformed by drought conditions

Aled Lees on the summit of Yr Wyddfa after completing the ninth and final climb of his 40-hour challenge.

Aled Lees on the summit of Yr Wyddfa after completing the ninth and final climb of his 40-hour challenge.

National Three Peaks Challenge

Powys adventurer climbs UK's three highest mountains nine times in 40 hours

Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain, where the annual Fan Dance endurance challenge takes place.

Pen y Fan, the highest peak in southern Britain, where the annual Fan Dance endurance challenge takes place.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Crowds drowned out radios during fatal mountain incident, organiser claims

New Merthyr Cynog garden joins August NGS open-garden scheme

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

The Parson's Field in Tregynon

Green Flag Award

Community garden awarded prestigious Green Flag for the first time

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Dog owners should be vigilant when taking their dogs to the beach.

Vet warns dog owners about ‘toxic’ hazard at beaches - what to do to protect them

Set in a private paddock on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, this off-grid shepherd’s hut offers a unique countryside escape with panoramic views of Pen y Fan. Combining outdoor adventure with slow, rural living, it’s the perfect farmcation for guests

Set in a private paddock on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, this off-grid shepherd’s hut offers a unique countryside escape with panoramic views of Pen y Fan. Combining outdoor adventure with slow, rural living, it’s the perfect farmcation for guests

Powys farm stays boom as holidaymakers seek slower summer breaks

Llanwrtyd Wells will represent Wales at Britain In Bloom.

Llanwrtyd Wells will represent Wales at Britain In Bloom.

Cultural attractions

Llanwrtyd Wells prepares to represent Wales at Britain in Bloom

Welshpool and Brecon canals featured in new Wales visitor guide

The Castle Coaching Inn, Trecastle.

The Castle Coaching Inn, Trecastle.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Castle Coaching Inn named Welsh Inn of the Year by the AA

Stephanie Phillips, Llanidloes Mayor John Hughes and former town clerk David Powell on the new Talking Bench at Severn Porte, which has been dedicated to the volunteers, NHS staff and key workers who supported the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stephanie Phillips, Llanidloes Mayor John Hughes and former town clerk David Powell on the new Talking Bench at Severn Porte, which has been dedicated to the volunteers, NHS staff and key workers who supported the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid memorial bench unveiled to honour volunteers and key workers

Pistyll Rhaeadr was ranked third.

Pistyll Rhaeadr was ranked third.

Powys: Pistyll Rhaeadr ranked among UK’s best waterfalls

Man dies during SAS-inspired endurance event on Pen y Fan

Meadow Springs in Trefeglwys.

Meadow Springs in Trefeglwys.

Five Powys campsites named among UK’s best for 2026

Man and two boys paddle their canoe along the Montgomery Canal in Welshpool, making the most of the picturesque waterway that forms part of the popular triathlon route.

Man and two boys paddle their canoe along the Montgomery Canal in Welshpool, making the most of the picturesque waterway that forms part of the popular triathlon route.

Canal & River Trust

Montgomery Canal Triathlon cancelled for 2026 amid volunteer shortage

Sgwd y Pannwr waterfall in the Brecon Beacons, one of the most popular stops in 'Waterfall Country' near Ystradfellte.

Sgwd y Pannwr waterfall in the Brecon Beacons, one of the most popular stops in 'Waterfall Country' near Ystradfellte.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Police warning as visitor surge puts pressure on Powys beauty spots

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

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

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

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

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