IT'S half-term and parents up and down Powys are looking for things to keep the kids occupied.
The County Times shares five half-term activity ideas to keep all the family entertained.
Warren Wood - New Radnor
Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck.
Named after the rabbit warren which once provided a source of food, this area has seen huge changes since Radnor Forest was an ancient hunting forest.
In those days, it was a large moorland but in Victorian times the then-owners, the Harpton Court Estate, decided to create a “picturesque” forest and planted lots of trees.
You can see many of these trees, which are now huge, on our three waymarked walking trails which follow historic walking routes.
There is a small picnic site in the parking area which you pass on your way to the main Warren Wood car park.
Warren Wood waterfall. Picture: NRW.
Revolution Bike Park - Llangynog
Revolution Bike Park is an uplift-assisted bike park nestled in over 120 acres of private woodland. Situated just over the Welsh border in beautiful Llangynog, in the Tanat Valley at the foot of the Berwyn Mountain range.
From fast and flowy red trails, rocky and technical black trails to rooty and steep pro lines, you’ll find trails to challenge even the most experienced rider and with one of the most efficient uplifts around, you'll get as much descent as you can handle in a day.
Kerry Ridgeway - Kerry
This ancient path is 15 miles (24 km) long, journeying from Cider House Farm, near the village of Kerry, to Bishops Castle . It holds a long tradition as a trade and drovers’ route from Wales to the lowland English markets.
The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other. It never dips below 1000 ft (300 m)above sea level, resulting in remarkable views in all directions.
The ancient pathway forges a route through heather moors, woodlands and bilberry-rich heaths.
The Kerry Ridgeway is a mix of country road, trackway and bridleway across fields and is suitable for cycling and horse riding.
The end of the Across Wales Walk is nigh as the last major landmark is the beautiful Kerry Ridgeway.
Glyndwr's Way - Knighton
Glyndŵr’s Way is an 135 mile (217 Km) long National Trail meandering through the open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forest of mid-Wales.
Starting in Knighton and ending in Welshpool, the Trail is named after Owain Glyndŵr’, Prince of Wales and Medieval Welsh nationalist leader who organised a rebellion against the English king, Henry IV in 1400.
Glyndwr's Way near Llanbadarn. Picture by Richard Webb/Geograph.
Pony Trekking by Lion Royal Hotel - Rhayader
Pony Trekking in the beautiful Elan Valley watershed we cater for all abilities from novices to experienced riders and the centre is open daily from May to September We offer both Half day sessions and a full day ride also Trail riding days for more experienced riders are organised in advance Riding holidays for families and friends for short breaks during the summer months staying at the hotel and riding daily.
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