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Home > Archives for Llanwrtyd Wells

Archives for Llanwrtyd Wells

Whole Earth Man v Horse 2016

A mare of a marathon in Wales

A legendary challenge between man and horse is set to take place in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, this June…

Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships 2018

Try some stone skimming in Wales this bank holiday

Are you an expert tosser? Well, there’s a competition taking place in Wales just for you! Yep, the annual Welsh Open Stone Skimming Championships are back this bank holiday weekend…

Mountain biking - Llanwrtyd Wells - Wales

A chance to drink and ride at the Real Ale Wobble

The Real Ale Wobble is an annual event where beer, mountain biking and beautiful scenery combine to celebrate the beginning of the Mid Wales Beer Festival…

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Take part in a Summer Cider Cycle in Wales

Fancy some mountain biking with a difference? The Summer Cider Cycle & Red Kite Bash takes place over 3 days with guided rides in the Llanwrtyd Wells area…

World Bog Snorkelling Championships

From wife carrying to worm charming, the World Alternative Games has it all

The Welsh alternative to the London 2012 Olympic games is here as Llanwrtyd Wells hosts the World Alternative Games from 17th August – 2nd September 2012…

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Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships

Already a popular annual event on Easdale in Scotland, Stone Skimming has now made its way to Wales…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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