Llanwrtyd Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town as well as neighborhood in mid Powys, Wales, in the historic area of Brecknockshire (Breconshire) on the Afon Irfon. The town is on the A483 between Llandovery and Builth Wells and is located near the pass between the Tywi and also Irfon valleys. The area also consists of the smaller sized settlements of Llanwrtyd and also Abergwesyn, the valley of the Afon Irfon, and also a large part of the "Desert of Wales". With a population of 850 (United Kingdom Census 2011), it declares to be the smallest community in Britain, although Fordwich in Kent has a smaller population. In comparison to its past background as a health facility community, when hundreds gathered to take the waters for their asserted medical impacts, the location is currently better known for recreations such as pony trekking, mountain biking, strolling as well as birdwatching, and also for its annual Man versus Horse Marathon, Beer Festival and World Bog Snorkeling Championship. The community's largest employer Charcroft Electronics is located in buildings which were previously the Dol-y-Coed Hotel. The hotel, on the banks of the Irfon, dates from regarding 1535.
