Llanfyllin

Llanfyllin has a long and interesting history. It is
set in a deep valley surrounded by gently rolling
hills, which are typical of Mid-Wales. Tradition
alludes to St Myllin, the 7th century Celt, as the
first cleric to baptise by total immersion in his
holy well. The town is named after him and the
church is also dedicated to St Myllin.

Llanfyllin was granted its charter as a borough in
1293 by Llewelyn ap Gruffyd ap Gwenwynwyn,
Lord of Mechain, and shares with Welshpool the
distinction of being one of only two Welsh
boroughs to receive their charters from native
Welsh rulers.

The carnival has been recently revived and takes
place biannually in June with the agricultural
and horticultural shows held annually in mid-
August.

During June/July each year, the Festival of
Music takes place, which includes classical music
by internationally acclaimed artists.

The edge of the
Snowdonia
National Park is in
the Berwyn
Mountains near
Lake Vyrnwy

Near Llanfyllin in
the village of
Llanrhaedr ym
Mochnant is
Pystedd Rhaedr. It
is the highest
waterfall in
England and Wales.
It is also has a
greater drop than
Niagara Falls

Lake Vyrnwy was created by the Victorians in 1895 as a reservoir
for Liverpool. It is an incredibly beautiful place and an RSPB
Reserve. Hire a bicycle to ride around it on the flattest continous
road in Wales. Better still relax on the terrace of the Tavern Bar in
the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, which is open to non-residents.

The Lake has its own spectacular waterfall. Yes! Sometimes it rains
here!