Llanwrtyd Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town and also area in mid Powys, Wales, in the historical region of Brecknockshire (Breconshire) on the Afon Irfon. The community is on the A483 in between Llandovery and also Builth Wells and also is located near the pass in between the Tywi as well as Irfon valleys. The community additionally consists of the smaller settlements of Llanwrtyd and also Abergwesyn, the valley of the Afon Irfon, and a large part of the "Desert of Wales". With a population of 850 (UK Census 2011), it declares to be the smallest community in Britain, although Fordwich in Kent has a smaller sized population. In contrast to its previous history as a day spa town, when hundreds crowded to take the waters for their asserted medicinal effects, the location is currently much better understood for recreations such as pony walking, hill cycling, strolling and also birdwatching, and for its yearly Man versus Horse Marathon, Beer Festival and also World Bog Snorkeling Championship. The town's largest company Charcroft Electronics is located in buildings which were formerly the Dol-y-Coed Hotel. The hotel, on the banks of the Irfon, dates from regarding 1535.
