Ael-Y-Bryn Newcastle-Upon-Clun Guidebook
Sightseeing
Clun Castle
Newport StreetLovely ruined castle. Free entry.
Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StLovely open Castle. Free entry.
Stokesay Castle
Ludlow RoadExcellent English Heritage Castle.
Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve
Amazing views. 1 hour’s walk from car park.
Offa’s Dyke is a 10 min flat walk from the cottage. The halfway point to Offa’s Dyke (170 miles long) is a 30 to 45 minute walk from cottage (depending on your fitness!).
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathOffa’s Dyke is a 10 min flat walk from the cottage. The halfway point to Offa’s Dyke (170 miles long) is a 30 to 45 minute walk from cottage (depending on your fitness!).
Great off-road biking managed by forestry commission. Several levels of difficulty. About 30 minutes or so from cottage.
Hopton Woods
Great off-road biking managed by forestry commission. Several levels of difficulty. About 30 minutes or so from cottage.
Castle Street
Castle StreetSmall castle ruins. Free. Interesting local stories. Right by Castle Hotel.
Fabulous walks/hikes for all levels. Every time we go we meet wild ponies on our hikes. A breathtaking sight as you come over hilltops.
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Carding Mill Valley og Long Mynd
Fabulous walks/hikes for all levels. Every time we go we meet wild ponies on our hikes. A breathtaking sight as you come over hilltops.
Stunning. Reduced price with National Trust cards. Please double check this on website in case it changes.
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National Trust - Powis Castle og Have
Stunning. Reduced price with National Trust cards. Please double check this on website in case it changes.
The closest and most private beach to the cottage. Wonderful day trip. 1.5 hrs. Continue past the town centre a few minutes to 2 separate car parks off the main road. 5 to 10 min walk to quite isolated beach and sand dunes. First car park you can easily walk into town for coffee & ice cream. No lifeguards here and some currents possible. Sometimes jellyfish. There are lifeguards at main beach - park in town for this.
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Aberdyfi Beach
The closest and most private beach to the cottage. Wonderful day trip. 1.5 hrs. Continue past the town centre a few minutes to 2 separate car parks off the main road. 5 to 10 min walk to quite isolated beach and sand dunes. First car park you can easily walk into town for coffee & ice cream. No lifeguards here and some currents possible. Sometimes jellyfish. There are lifeguards at main beach - park in town for this.
Fantastic day trip. 1.5 hours away. Great Lake (reservoir). Can walk around, cycle. We rent canoes or kayaks there (have never had to reserve but you may want to call in advance in high season) and paddle to picnic benches on far left side.
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Lake Vyrnwy
Fantastic day trip. 1.5 hours away. Great Lake (reservoir). Can walk around, cycle. We rent canoes or kayaks there (have never had to reserve but you may want to call in advance in high season) and paddle to picnic benches on far left side.
Food scene
Kerry Vale Vineyard
The White Horse Inn, Clun
The SquareGood local pub. 15 minute drive from cottage.
Castle Hotel
Market SquareThis pub won 2022 Shropshire award for food.
Closest small shop with basic food, local beer, fresh bread, local cheeses, Welsh butter, fresh vegetables & fruit. Local monthly publication with events listed can be bought here. Logs and kindling,
SPAR - Clun
The SquareClosest small shop with basic food, local beer, fresh bread, local cheeses, Welsh butter, fresh vegetables & fruit. Local monthly publication with events listed can be bought here. Logs and kindling,
The Dragon Hotel
Market SquareGood pub food/restaurant. Close to Castle, and little village centre.
Post Card Cafe
Church StreetSmall cafe by Clun bridge and castle parking.
Aberdovey (Aberdify). Lovely fish & chip shop. We stop here before heading home, sit on beach steps to enjoy eve sun. Get in early though - queue can grow!
Walker's Quality Fish & Chips
8 Bodfor TerraceAberdovey (Aberdify). Lovely fish & chip shop. We stop here before heading home, sit on beach steps to enjoy eve sun. Get in early though - queue can grow!
Aberdyfi Ice Cream
2 Sea View TerraceGreat treat, lovely flavours.
Right in centre of town, to the right of tourist information is Dai’s Shed. Open limited hours but provides locally caught fresh crab and fish. Very good seafood and can last 1.5 hour car ride home.
http://www.daisshed.co.uk/
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Aberdyfi
Right in centre of town, to the right of tourist information is Dai’s Shed. Open limited hours but provides locally caught fresh crab and fish. Very good seafood and can last 1.5 hour car ride home.
http://www.daisshed.co.uk/
The Co-operative Food
59-63 Church StA mini grocery store bit larger than Spar in Clun.
Joe, a guest of the cottage in autumn 2022 recommends this company. He says, “The meat here is amazing and Trevor the farmer is fascinating to talk to. He is very welcoming and knows a lot about the area as he was born a mere 3 miles from the cottage”.
Clun Valley Organics /Brynmawr Farm
Joe, a guest of the cottage in autumn 2022 recommends this company. He says, “The meat here is amazing and Trevor the farmer is fascinating to talk to. He is very welcoming and knows a lot about the area as he was born a mere 3 miles from the cottage”.
In autumn 2022, Joe a guest of the cottage recommended this cafe in Ludlow with organic food. He said: “ Csons is run by 4 brothers and the food is exceptional. It was easily the best food we tasted all week.”
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CSONS
LinneyIn autumn 2022, Joe a guest of the cottage recommended this cafe in Ludlow with organic food. He said: “ Csons is run by 4 brothers and the food is exceptional. It was easily the best food we tasted all week.”
Joe, a guest who stayed autumn 2020 recommends: “Myriad organics is run by friendly couple who supply organic produce and deliver to the cottage. The food is amazing.”
Myriad Organics
22 Corve StreetJoe, a guest who stayed autumn 2020 recommends: “Myriad organics is run by friendly couple who supply organic produce and deliver to the cottage. The food is amazing.”
Joe, a guest of the cottage in autumn 2022 recommends the following: “ Bishops Castle is a lovely quirky place and the poetry pharmacy is a very unique shop. Soothing atmosphere as it's very relaxing and they have a fantastic array of poetry books. Coffee is exquisite!”.
Poetry Pharmacy
36 High StJoe, a guest of the cottage in autumn 2022 recommends the following: “ Bishops Castle is a lovely quirky place and the poetry pharmacy is a very unique shop. Soothing atmosphere as it's very relaxing and they have a fantastic array of poetry books. Coffee is exquisite!”.