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Rhayader (; Welsh: Rhaeadr Gwy; pronounced [u02c8ru0325u0259u026aadar u02c8u0261u028aiu032f]) is a market town and community in Powys, Wales, within the historic county of Radnorshire. The town is 20 miles (32 km) from the source of the River Wye on Plynlimon, the highest point of the Cambrian Mountains, and is located at the junction of the A470 road and the A44 road 13 miles (21 km) north of Builth Wells and 30 miles (48 km) east of Aberystwyth.

The population was 2,088, with 55% of the community having some form of Welsh identity, according to the 2011 census. The community is the largest in Wales by area, with 137.31 km2 (53.02 sq mi). It includes the Elan Valley.

Rhayader holds the record for the lowest-ever temperature recorded in Wales, -23.3 u00b0C on 21 January 1940.

Jasper Ffordeu2019s novels u201cRed Side Storyu201d and u201cShades of Grey: The Road to High Saffronu201d are located in a dystopian version of Rhayader called East Carmine." [1]

Situated in local authority Rhayader, Rhayader is classed as . Nearest towns are Rhayader (1 miles away), Llandrindod Wells (7 miles away), Llanidloes (10 miles away), with the capital city, Cardiff being 59 miles away.

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Powys

Powys is a county at the very heart of Wales. Taking up nearly two-thirds of the Welsh rural landscape and packed with endless Welsh green valleys, walking trails, cycling trails, charming towns and villages and a proudly nationalist population this is truly a Welsh county.

Powys is rightly proud of its heritage and independent streak that goes back to fighting off the Norman invasions and its name derives from the much older kingdom of Powys which existed until the invasion of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd of Gwynedd in 1260.

Powys is packed full of historical reminders of its past, from the famous red sandstone Powis Castle in the historic market town of Welshpool, built by Welsh princes in 1200 and perched imperiously on a rock above spectacular gardens, to Powysland museum, and from historic Knighton (a border town where Owain Glyndwr's repelled English invaders) to Machynlleth, a pretty town dating back to the Iron Age where Owen Glyndwr was proclaimed King in the 15th century and a former capital of Wales.

But many people come to Powys simply for the famous valleys and to walk the incredible trails. From the Berwyn Mountains to Lake Vyrnwy (a Victorian reservoir built in 1880) and the nearby RSPB reservoir with its wonderful cycling, walking and fishing to Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfals, one of the 'seven wonders of Wales' where the Afon Disgynfa River drops off a 75m cliff face, (and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest) there are a number of scenic spots.

The highlight though is the famous Glyndwr's Way National Trail, which links to the even more famous Offa's Dyke Path and passes by everything from stunning valleys to picturesque rivers, bustling market towns to quiet villages.

From the Dovey Valley, one of Wales' truly great natural features, to the world famous Brecon Beacons National Park which borders the south of the county, Powys is blessed with magnificent terrain and is a must-see destination in Wales.

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