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Rhyd-y-groes touring caravan site is situated in the idyllic countryside of the Welsh border. Located three miles from picturesque Marton, near Welshpool, the site is an ideal base for exploring nearby Welshpool, Montgomery, Bishops Castle and Mid Wales.

Rhyd-y-groes is an excellent location for outdoor pursuits, and guests can explore the scenic Welsh countryside on foot, bike or horseback. Information on recognised local walks is available at the touring caravan site, and owners William and Helen Davies are happy to provide advice on scenic nearby routes.

For more inforation on nearby walks please click the links below.

Offas Dyke
Longmynd & Stiperstones 
The Leighton Redwoods 

Cycling

National Cycle Route 81

Montgomery
A picturesque former County town boasting a hall, museum, castle and brewery. It also offers an excellent variety of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. For more inforamtion on Montgomey please CLICK HERE!

Welshpool
A pleasant market town just a few miles from the touring caravan site. It boasts a steam railway, leisure centre, museum and nearby golf course. History enthusiasts and lovers of stately homes can also enjoy a visit to Powys Castle and gardens. New for 2019 Powis Castle are welcomng your four legged friends into the castle gardens. For more information please click here!
In addition Coed-y-Dinas garden centre is a stones throw from Powis Castle and can provide a wide range of goods and equipment for the home and outdoor living. For more inforamtion please click the links below;
Coed-y-dinas
Powis Castle
The freedom leisure Centre
Welshpool and llanfair steam railway

Bishops Castle
Bishops Castleis within easy distance of the site and has many events going on throughout the year. Please click here to find out more information.

Churchstoke
Visitors to Churchstoke can enjoy the village’s Sunday market and car boot sale, while Bishops Castle is a market town steeped in history, boasting one of the oldest breweries in the country.

More information on local attractions is available at the touring caravan site, and William and Helen are happy to provide guests with advice, information and recommendations on things to do in the local area.