Welshpool

Welshpool is a Town in the county of Powys.

Welshpool postcode: SY21 7SE

Planning a visit? Places to stay near Welshpool

There are great places to visit near Welshpool including some great waterfalls, mountains, caves and ancient sites.

Don't miss Sgwd Yr Eira, Dan Yr Ogof Waterfalls, Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn, and Sgwd Y Pannwr's waterfalls if visiting the area around Welshpool.

Corn Du, and Pen y Fan are some of Welshpool best mountains to visit near Welshpool.

There are a number of caves near to Welshpool including Dan Yr Ogof.

There are a number of ancient sites near to Welshpool including Maen Llia Standing Stone.

Welshpool History

There are some historic monuments around Welshpool:

Places to see near Welshpool

Waterfalls near Welshpool

Mountains near Welshpool

Caves near Welshpool

Ancient Sites near Welshpool

History of Welshpool

The Long Mountain, which plays as a backdrop to most of Welshpool, once served as the ultimate grounds for defence for fortresses in the times when the town was just a swampy marsh. Welshpool served briefly as the capital of Powys Wenwynwyn or South Powys after its prince was forced to flee the traditional Welsh royal site at Mathrafal in 1212. After 1284 Powys Wenwynwyn ceased to exist.

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