walking & Cycling

We’re surrounded by beautiful landscapes you can explore on foot or by bike from Riverside. From local strolls to long-distance paths, from a gentle cycle ride along the river valley to the National Cycle Network, there’s something for everyone.

stroll through the village

For a short walk, stroll through the village south to the public riverside garden opposite us, or try the gentle one-mile riverside path north from Llangammarch

walks around llangammarch wells

For local walks, all starting in Llangammarch Wells, the book “Walks Around Llangammarch Wells: A selection of eight illustrated walks with maps” is available at the Post Office (£3) with further information online here:

epynt way

Epynt Way - Circular walk starts from Llangammarch Wells. Shorter, easy access walks also available, starting at the Epynt Way Visitor Centre

llanwrtyd wells

Walks near Llanwrtyd Wells

woodland walks

Natural Resources Wales provides many woodland walk and picnic areas throughout Mid Wales

elan valley

Elan Valley: spectacular dams, reservoirs, and scenery

lyn Brianne Dam and reservoir

Lyn Brianne Dam and Reservoir - Tallest dam in UK.

abergwesyn Common

Abergwesyn Common – walks, views, history, and wildlife

lost lanes wales

The book “Lost Lanes Wales” by Jack Thurston lists 36 bike rides around Wales, including four of between 18 to 28 miles which are within reach of Riverside.

walking groups based at llanwrtyd wells

Walking groups based at Llanwrtyd Wells – visitors welcome

Brecon Beacons

Further afield are the Brecon Beacons. From easy access routes along canal tow paths to rugged walking to the highest peaks, you can find walking ideas for all distances and all abilities below: It’s 26 miles 46 minutes from Riverside to Storey Arms in the heart of the Beacons, and 18 miles 36 minutes to Brecon town.

We provide this list for your interest, based on what previous visitors have enjoyed.
Please check the suitability of locations and activities before travelling.

For walking and cycling, these Ordnance Survey maps of the area are helpful: 

1:25,000 Explorer 188 Builth Wells

1:25,000 Explorer 187 Llandovery (to the west)

1:25,000 Explorer 200 Llandrindod (to the north)

1:50,000 Landranger 147 Elan Valley and Builth Wells