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Glyndwr's Way national
trail begins in Knighton, named after Owain Glyndwr the 15th
century famous Welsh statesman. Glyndwr’s Way is approximately
135miles long, running through the heart of Mid Wales, ending
in Welshpool. The clock tower in Knighton is the official starting
point.
If walking isn't
your thing there are many ways to spend your day. Milebrook
is ideally situated for those who like to visit beautiful historic
towns or castles. The lively market town of Ludlow is only 12
miles away and the beautiful village of Clun only 7 miles. There
are many other towns and villages close by worth a visit, Presteigne
is only 7 miles away with the famous Judges Lodgings Museum.
There are many fantastic gardens and plant nurseries for you
to visit too, many guests leave with a car full of plants! |
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For those who like to look
to the stars we have The Spaceguard Centre, an astronomical observatory
located just a mile from the hotel.
The Phil Price Rally School is about five miles away, the ideal way
to spend an exhilarating day! Perfect for a birthday or anniversary
present.
Milebrook House Hotel is
an excellent place for bird watchers, we have a great many species
including Red Kites, Buzzards, Dippers, Spotted Fly Catchers, Kingfishers,
Peregrine Falcons, Ravens and lots more. The Red Kite feeding station
at Gigrin Farm is not too far away.
Milebrook has a long stretch
of fly-fishing on the Teme, which borders Shropshire and Powys. A
most tranquil and beautiful river.
Knighton is situated on
the Heart of Wales line and is on one of the most scenic railway lines.
Milebrook House will provide transport from the Knighton railway station
on request to residents.
PLACES
OF INTREREST
Presteigne -The
Judges Lodging
Ironbridge - Ironbridge
Craven Arms - Secret
hills discovery Centre
Knighton - Offa's
Dyke
Knighton - Space
Guard Centre
Hereford - Hereford
Cathedral
Kington - Owl Centre
Shifnal - Cosford
Royal Air Force Museum
Kington - Hergest
Croft Gardens
Craven Arms - Stokesay
Castle
Welshpool -
Powys Castle and Gardens
Knighton - Rally
School
Nr Ludlow - The
Wernlas Collection
Dolau - Underhill Riding Stables - tel: 01597 851 890
Kinnerton, Radnor Valley- Whimble Nursery & Garden - tel: 01547
660 413
Church Stretton - Acton
Scott Historic Working Farm
Machynlleth -
Centre for Alternative Technology
Knighton - Golf Club tel: 01547 528646
Rhayader - Red
Kite Feeding Station and Nature Trail
WHAT'S ON
Severn
Valley Railway
Ludlow races
Ludlow Castle
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