Painscastle has the remains of a Norman Castle.

Hay-on-Wye, approx. 6 miles, is home to the largest selection of second-hand book shops in the world. It is an old traditional market town with small streets and many antique shops.

There is a community tennis court in Rhosgoch (3 miles), also a licensed golf course. Local pony trekking and trout pool nearby (fly fishing only).

   
Local Golf courses Rhosgoch - 3 miles
Summerhill, Hay-on-Wye - 6 miles
Kington - 12 miles
Builth Wells - 12 miles
Cradoc, Brecon - 20 miles
Llandrindod Wells - 20 miles
   
Pony Trekking: Bryngwyn - 3 miles
Three Cocks - 10 miles
   
Cycling and canoeing: at Hay-on-Wye - 6 miles
   
Walking, bird watching (red kites)  
   
Elan Valley dams: Rhayader - 20 miles
   
Nearest coast: Aberystwyth - 60 miles
 
Links
The Wye Usk Foundation (Conserving our fisheries)
 
Organic Revolution - Fresh organic box deliveries in Herefordshire & Powys
 

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