Activities
The area around Hay-on-Wye is rich in activities for all ages and abilities, from exploring for families to kayaking and mountain climbing. Find some suggestions here…
Canoeing on the Wye
A five-minute drive to Glasbury-on-Wye. Spend a few lazy hours drifting with the current along the Wye river from Glasbury to Hay, or for a full day Glasbury to Whitney. Do a spot of wild swimming on the way down.
Wye Valley Canoe Hire Tel: 07377267717
Black mountain canoe hire Tel: 01497 847 897
Ultimate canoe hire Tel: 01432 264807
Drover Cycles
Explore the Black Mountains from our doorstep by bike. Cycles for hire, purchase or repairs at Drover Cycles in Hay-on-Wye. Postcode HR3 5EH.
Tel 01497 822 419 or 07501 495 868. Visit Drover Cycle Hire Hay on Wye
Black Mountains Cycle Centre
Off road cycle centre. Ages 14 and above. Visit Black Mountains bike park
Bike park wales
This is the largest Bike park in the UK set in the Welsh mountains. For beginner mountain bikers through to seasoned downhill pro's, BikePark Wales will offer you an incredible experience unlike anything else in the UK. Located: Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil. CF48 1YZ. Tel: 01685 709450 Visit Bike Park Wales
Llangorse Multi-Activity Centre
Indoor climbing centre, dingle scramble, horse riding, multi-level challenge course on high ropes. Llangorse, 20 minutes from Hay-on-Wye. Postcode LD3 7UH.
Tel 01874 658 272. Visit Llangorse Multi Activity Centre.
Black Mountain Activity Centre
Climbing, abseiling, pot holing/caving, clay shooting, orienteering, archery, mountain bike hire, white water rafting, kayaking, canoe hire and all kinds of outdoor activities. Three Cocks, 5 minutes from Hay-on-Wye. Postcode LD3 0SD.
Tel 01497 847 897. Visit www.blackmountain.co.uk.
Pony Trekking
What better way to explore the spectacular countryside around the Brecon Beacons National Park than on horseback? All ages and abilities catered for.
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre. Tel: 01874 658 272
Tregoyd Riding Tel: 01497 847 351
Bryngwyn Riding centre HR5 3QN Tel: 01497851 669
Walk HAY
If you are looking for a bespoke, private guided walk for your group with all the planning done for you, then contact Sarah at Walk Hay.
https://www.walkhay.co.uk
Offa’s Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke Path is one of twelve designated National Trails. It is the only national trail to follow a man-made feature. Built by Offa, King of Mercia in 757 to 796 AD, the dyke formed the boundary between England and Wales, running 182 miles from Prestatyn in the north to Sedbury, near Chepstow in the south.
Visit Offas Dyke walk or Visit Wales Offas Dyke
Brecon Beacons National Park(bannau-brycheiniog)
Some of the most beautiful landscape in the world. The park is located in mid-Wales, covering 520 square miles. It was established in 1957, under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949. The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has been awarded the British Horse Society (BHS) Access Award for the National Park most active in opening up equestrian routes. A perfect walking and riding area with spectacular scenery, wealth beautiful hills and varied wildlife.
Visit: Brecon Beacons (bannau-brycheiniog)
Llanthony Priory
Llanthony Priory (25 minutes from Hay) was one of the earliest houses of Augustinian canons to be founded in Britain, and is one of only a handful in Wales. It is chiefly famous today for its wild and beautiful setting, far up the Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains. The priory's church, built between 1180 and 1230, was one of the great medieval buildings of Wales. Entrance to the remains of the priory is free, and the pub – which is charming in itself – serves excellent refreshments. The site is now in the guardianship of Cadw. It is open all year round, entry is free and there is onsite parking. Part of the former ruin has been renovated and now forms part of the Llanthony Priory Hotel.
Visit:Llanthony Priory and Lanthony Priory Hotel Food opening times
Booths Cinema
Probably the most comfortable cinema that you will ever visit. In Hay-on-Wye, postcode HR3 5AA.
Tel 01497 822 010. Visit Booths Cinema
Go-Karting Hereford Raceway
Herefordshire Raceway is a 600 metre outdoor go-karting track. Near Weobley, 30 minutes from Hay-on-Wye. Postcode HR4 8QY.
Tel 01544 318 334. Visit Go Karting
Brecon Leisure Centre
Swimming pool, squash courts, gym, sports hall in Brecon, 20 minutes from Hay-on-Wye. Postcode LD3 9SR.
Brecon leisure centre Tel 01874 623 677
Soft play
Soft play activities for children up to the age of 11. Quackers. Newbridge on Wye. Booking recommended Tel: 01597 860111 Visit Quackers Indoor Play centre.
Or there is Play Planet in Hereford.
Visit Play Planet Hereford
Burton Hotel: Cloud Nine Spa
Luxury spa and pool centre in Kington, 30 minutes from Hay-on-Wye. Postcode HR5 3BQ.
Burton Hotel (Kington) Spa Pool Tel 01544 230 323
National Show cave centre for Wales
Fabulous limestone show caves, Iron Age Village, Dinosaurs, museum, Shire horse centre, Play Barn, Café. Tel 01639 730 284. Visit National show cave centre
the spaceguard centre
The Spaceguard Centre is a working observatory, and the main source of information
about near Earth objects in the UK. On visits, one of the country’s leading experts will explain the structure of the solar system, why we have a problem and how we can solve it. The Spaceguard Centre, Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LW
Visit Spaceguard centre
Brecon Mountain Railway
Starts at Taf Fechan (50 minutes from Hay). Take a trip on a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer.
Tel 01685 722 988. Visit Brecon Mountain railway
Oakerwood Leisure
Outdoor adventure activity centre offering paintballing, quad biking and shooting. Near Kingsland, 40 minutes from Hay-on-Wye, postcode HR6 9PT.
Tel 01568 780 111. Visit Oakerwood leisure
Hay Bluff, Twmpa and Gospel pass
Hay Bluff and Twmpa are a must climb for the Black Mountains and are just 10 minutes up the road from Penyrwrlodd. Over 100 square miles of open mountain. Great for walking, riding, cycling or geo-cahe hunting.