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| Leaping Stiles Now Available on Twitter and Face Book |
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27th of May 2009 |
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As well as following all your favourite movie stars and authors you can now follow the Leaping Stiles Webpage on Twitter and join the Leaping Stiles group on Face Book.
Twitter is a micro-blogging site, so we would love to hear from you whilst you are out and about !
News Link: www.twitter.com/LeapingStiles |
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| "Walking is Mans best medicine" – Hippocrates |
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27th of April 2009 |
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That’s one medicine that is easier to take when the weather is as glorious as last weekend.
Spring is officially here and to mark it there is an abundance of flowers adding colour and aroma to most of our routes across Powys.
One of these routes is The Erwood Riverside Walk, which is a short walk approximately 1.5 miles long and classified as easy. The path on the route can be narrow in places, with some uneven terrain, you will find yourself walking alongside the edge of River Wye at times, with occasional roadside walking.
It is worth remembering to take a coat with you if you are intending going on one of these walks, as the weather can still be unpredictable, and you may get caught in one of the April Showers.
News Link: http://www.leapingstiles.co.uk/area_builth.asp |
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| Easter Weekend |
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9th of April 2009 |
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Whats on this bank holiday weekend ? Friday 10th – Monday 13th April.
Come and 'eggsplore' with a family fun quiz, starting from the Visitor Centre at the Elan Valley, near Rhayader (Grid ref: SN928646)
anytime between 11am and 4.30pm.
Entry 50p per child, The winner gets a BIG Easter Egg!
Then why not burn off a few of those Easter Egg calories by going on one of our walks in the Elan Valley, follow the link below to take you to maps and routes of the area.
News Link: www.leapingstiles.com/area_rhayader.asp |
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| Something for the weekend ! |
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20th of March 2009 |
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The weather forecast looks lovely for this weekend.. so why not go on a 2 mile walk around Llandrindod Wells,
The Spa Walk is a 2 mile circular walk that is classified as easy; there are some steep hills and uneven paths so caution is needed whilst you are out and about.
You may find a few surprises whilst out on your walk in the form of wooden sculptures.. To learn more about these interesting folk please visit www.llandoddies.co.uk
Click on the link below to take you to a map and further information about Spa Walk.
News Link: www.leapingstiles.com/walk_show.asp?walkid=24 |
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| Leaping Stiles |
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3rd of March 2009 |
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We are currently looking at updating the Leaping Stiles website,
We would very much like the users of this site to have an input into the future of this website, as it is after all a website for residents and visitors to Powys.
We are intending on adding a new selection of walks in East Radnorshire and the Montgomeryshire area in the next few months,
If you have any suggestions or ideas that you would like to see incorporated into the new website, email samantha.bibb@powys.gov.uk with your suggestions, or call 01597 826690
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| Winter Warmer |
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21st of December 2008 |
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Powys Trail Tempters
Sunday 21st December
Come for a walk around the lake and woodlands and maybe up to the trig point. Wear your best Christmas hat for the occasion! Families very welcome. Opportunity for a festive drink afterwards. Plenty of mud guaranteed so wear good boots or wellies.
Meet at 1.30pm outside Llandrindod Lakeside Café SO 062 606
Length – Approx 6-7 miles (11km)
Duration - approx 2 hours
Graded – Moderate
Please pre-book on before 18th December
Booking Office
Tel: 01597 827567
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| Explore the hidden beauty of Mid Wales with PC Taxis |
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5th of November 2008 |
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Llanidloes based taxi company, P&C Taxis is branching out offering evening mystery tours highlighting undiscovered places throughout Mid Wales, such as the source of the River Severn, hidden in Hafren Forest, north of Llanidloes. This new venture is just one of many services developed by this family run business, who specialise in providing transport for groups of activity visitors. Tours can be tailor made to suit the interests of visitors, and can include locations across Mid Wales.
P&C Taxis operate a number of different vehicles and services catering for all transport needs. A 16 seater luxury mini-coach, complete with trailer, offers every facility to touring parties of cyclists/mountain bikers, walkers and horse riders. An organised drop off and pick up service along sections of the Severn Way, Glyndwr's Way, the Wye Valley Walk and other local trails is available, along with a fast and efficient baggage and equipment forwarding service to the next destination.
PC Taxis can be contacted on 01686 412047, or visit website link below.
News Link: www.muckyweekends.co.uk |
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| The 3rd Annual Heart of Wales Walking Festival |
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22nd of May 2008 |
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Llandrindod Wells
12th, 13th and 14th September 2008
The festival HQ and Registration Desk will be outside the Lakeside Restaurant (Grid Reference - SN 062606).
The festival will include 11 different walks - they are all guided.
Each day there will be a choice of all day walks, some of which will incorporate a pub lunch; and of half day walks with a theme such as churches, natural history or geology.
There will also be a short town history / architectural walk designed for families.
Further info please visit web-site (below)
News Link: www.llandrindod.co.uk/walking |
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| Leaping Stiles Website Launch! |
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23rd of May 2007 |
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Leaping Stiles is about what makes this area totally unique – wonderful walking.
The Leaping Stiles web-site is dedicated to walking - providing information on superb walking routes, any safety aspects, useful tips and advice - to enable walkers to fully appreciate the area and enjoy their experience.
It has been designed specifically for tourism businesses, to enable them to optimise on walking trade visitors, and, to offer more to all visitors.
However it also benefits local people encouraging them to walk and enjoy the beautiful area in which we live. Route maps are available to download AND it is FREE.
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| Free Guides to help you plan your holiday in Mid Wales |
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14th of May 2007 |
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A series of free information guides are available from Powys Tourism Services to help plan you holiday in Mid Wales.
Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons holiday guide.
Walking in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Walking Routes Accommodation guide.
Cycling in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Activities in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
Gardens in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons.
To request any of these brochures, please send an e-mail to tourism@powys.gov.uk or ring the tourism hotline on 01686 610065.
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| Go Mid Wales Walker Newsletter |
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13th of May 2007 |
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Download the new Go Mid Wales Walker newsletter and find out about this summer's hottest walking activities and events Visit www.gomidwales.co.uk for further details.
News Link: www.gomidwales.co.uk |
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