Things to do

On the farm you can enjoy educational tours around the farm and daily feeding of the animals. There is plenty of space to run free and wild. Climbing trees, den building a DIY nature hunt, a play area to let them blow off some steam. And campfire areas dotted around in secret spots on the farm.  And if you can tear yourself away from the farm there is plenty of adventure to be had right on our doorstep. See Farm Visits for more details

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Top 5 Things To Do in The Area

  • Try your hand at outdoor adventure activities at Black Mountain Activities, Symonds yat, or a bit further into Wales Llangorse Activity Centre
  • Ride a Horse in the Brecon Beacons try our friends Paul at Transwalestrails or Matt at freemen, for magical rides if you are experienced or if you are not, Becky at Bryngwyn or Tregoyd 
  • Taste the local sheep’s milk ice cream from Shepherds in the heart of Hay and wander around the bookstores, there are over 30! Our favourites are Booth’s and Addyman’s 
  • Hike up Hay Bluff, The Cats Back, The Magic Round about or Cefn Hill & enjoy magical views
  • Take a canoe trip down the River Wye with our friends at Want a Canoe or enjoy a Wild Swim at Bredwardine Bridge or the Warren

Walking

The Local Area is re-known for its amazing walks from 1 hour to a weeks national trail (Offas Dyke) we have OS maps, Walking Books and our personal selection of recommended walks which you can follow direct from the farm by yourself or we offer walking packages for groups inc accommodation, food, drop off and pickups and a seasoned guide to take off the stress of orienteering through the mountains!

4 Waterfalls Walk

Time to get there: 58 min
Length: 5.5 miles suitable for fit kids (don’t have to do all 4 waterfalls. The 2nd is the best)
3 hours
Starting point Gwaun Hepste SN935123

Pen Y Fan

Time to get there 42 min
Length: 4 miles Suitable for fit kids
2.5 and 3.5 hours
Starting Point Storey Arms Post Code LD3 8NL

Hay Bluff

Time to get there 20 min
Length: 2 miles Suitable for kids
1.5 hours
Start Point OS grid reference SO239373

Llanthony Priory

Time to get there 47 min
Length: 1 – 4 miles there are many different walks Suitable for fit kids
2-3 hours
Starting Point SO 288 278

The Cats Back

Time to get there 31 min
Length: 5 miles Suitable for fit kids
2.5 and 3.5 hours
Starting Point SO288328

The Begwyns

Time to get there 27 min
Length: 2 miles Suitable for fit kids
2 hours
Starting SO162443

Outdoor Adventures

Experience the wild adventure that being in the Brecon Beacons National Park and on the River Wye brings. There is plenty of outdoor adventure and action for everyone, from the mildly adventurous to the adrenaline junkies!  Mention our name for a discount!

Canoeing

Time to get there: 15 min. We recommend
Want to Canoe Tel: 01497820604 or Celtic Canoes: 07515905419
Postcode: HR35RS

Blackmountain Activities

Zip Wires, High Ropes, Rock Climbing, Paint Balling, Gorge walking
Time to get there: 20 min Tel: 01497847897
Postcode: LD30SD

OakerWood Activities

Time to get there: 45 min
Tel: 01568 780111
Postcode: HR6 9PT

Dark Sky Gazing

On the Farm or in The Brecon Beacons with an expert

Horse Riding

Time to get there: 26 min
Experienced Tel: 01874711500 Transwales Trails or Free Rein 01497 821356
Beginner Tel: 01497 851669 Bryngwyn

Fishing

Coarse Fishing Carp 07779406829
Hay Town Fishing 01497 820491
Hay warren Fishing 01497820491
Trout Pool Rhaydlydan 01497 851222
Whitney Court 01497 831213

Out and About

Days Out. Zip down the road to Hay-on-Wye, an attractive riverside market town where winding streets are lined with old stone buildings. For every stone you’re likely to find a different book!  In between the shops are some top quality eateries tucked away. Hay is world re-known for it’s annual book festival held for 10 days around the 26th of May when our little town heaves! It’s thriving shops and antique stores, wonderful restaurants & bars that will rival London for it’s foodiness, a real treasure trove of local crafts

Dan Yr Ogof Caves

Time to get there: 58 min
Postcode: SA9 1GJ,
Tel: 01639 730284

The Warren, Hay on wye

For paddling and a picnic
Time to get there: 15 min
Postcode: HR35EL

Gigrin Farm Rhayader (Kite feeding)

Time to get there: 54 min
Tel: 01597 810243
Postcode: LD65BL

Elan Valley

Time to get there: 60 min
Tel: 01597 810880
Postcode: LD65HP

Llangorse Lake

Time to get there: 32 min
Tel: 01874 658226
Postcode: LD37TR

Hampton Court Castle and Gardens

Time to get there: 48 min
Postcode: HR6 0PN
Tel: 01639 730284

stay@droversrest.co.uk +44 (0) 7748 146862

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