Explore Rhayader
Known for
The Red Kite feeding stations (Rhayader is the best place in Britain to see red kites), the Elan Valley (one of Wales's most beautiful, with Victorian reservoirs), and the first town on the River Wye
A little history
Rhayader is the first town on the River Wye — and one of the main gateways to the Elan Valley, where Birmingham Corporation built a series of magnificent Victorian dams and reservoirs. The red kite was brought back from near-extinction in Wales and the Rhayader area is now home to hundreds. The daily kite feeding at Gigrin Farm is extraordinary.
Gigrin Farm red kite feeding (daily, afternoon) is genuinely extraordinary — hundreds of kites overhead. The Elan Valley drive is beautiful. The Wye valley from Rhayader for cycling.
See Roam in action
Browse local businesses, discover events and find hidden gems in Rhayader.
Explore nearby
Your profile
Local messages
UK plans
Food & drink in Rhayader
Rhayader has good independent cafes and local food. Local Welsh produce throughout. The triangle café at Gigrin is good.
Restaurants & cafes
Roam surfaces the Rhayader food spots locals actually love.
Bars & nightlife
Independent bars and evening spots across Rhayader.
Independent shops
Local butchers, delis and food shops worth exploring in Rhayader.
For businesses in Rhayader
Red kite and Elan Valley tourism drive Rhayader. Independent hospitality serves the significant visitor trade.
List your Rhayader business on Roam — reach local customers in Powys in about 90 seconds.
Reach local customers
Roam users actively looking for what's nearby in Rhayader.
Push notifications
Send real-time offers to Roam users in Rhayader.
Build community
Build a loyal local following across Powys.
Get Roam in Rhayader
Free to download. No subscription. iOS and Android.
Frequently asked questions
Rhayader is a place in Powys known for the Red Kite feeding stations (Rhayader is the best place in Britain to see red kites), the Elan Valley (one of Wales's most beautiful, with Victorian reservoirs), and the first town on the River Wye. Rhayader is the first town on the River Wye — and one of the main gateways to the Elan Valley, where Birmingham Corporation built a series of magnificent Victorian dams and reservoirs. The population is around 2,000.
Rhayader has good independent cafes and local food. Local Welsh produce throughout. The triangle café at Gigrin is good.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Rhayader and across Powys. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Rhayader businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Rhayader and the wider Powys area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Rhayader and the surrounding area in Powys, including Llanwrthwl, Nantmel, St Harmon, Cwmystwyth, Pontrhydfendigaid, Llangurig, Llanidloes and Aberystwyth.
