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Mathrafal Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Mathrafal Castle is a medieval castle in Powys. It is one of 13 castles the Albion Guide charts in the county. Welshpool Station is 10.4 km away to the east. The nearest other castle is Powis Castle, 9.5 km to the south-east.

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Photo along the Glyndŵr's Way, a 135-mile National Trail running from Knighton to Welshpool, mid Wales.Highlight

Glyndŵr's Way

National Trail

A long horseshoe through the empty hills of mid-Wales, from Knighton to Welshpool by way of Machynlleth.

1.6 km N · Powys

Photo of Dingle Nurseries & Garden, a garden near Welshpool, the Powys, mid Wales.

Dingle Nurseries & Garden

Garden near Welshpool

Four-acre garden on a steep south-facing slope near Welshpool, planted in harmonious colour themes with year-round conifers.

7 km E

Photo of Powis Castle, a castle near Welshpool, the Powys, mid Wales.Iconic

Powis Castle

Castle near Welshpool

Red castle above baroque hanging terraces.

9.5 km SE

Photo along the Severn Way, a 210-mile long-distance path running from Plynlimon to Bristol, England and Wales.

Severn Way

Long-distance path

Britain's longest riverside walk, shadowing the Severn from its peat-hag source on Plynlimon to the docks at Bristol.

9.9 km SE · spans 5 counties

Photo of Berriew, a village in the Powys, mid Wales.Highlight

Berriew

Village

Black-and-white timbered village between Welshpool and Newtown where the River Rhiw meets the Severn.

11.4 km SE · Powys

Photo along the Offa's Dyke Path, a 177-mile National Trail running from Chepstow to Prestatyn, Wales and England.Highlight

Offa's Dyke Path

National Trail

The length of the Welsh borders, tracking the eighth-century earthwork that once divided kingdoms.

11.5 km E · spans 8 counties