Elan River Valley runs through gently rolling green hillsides punctuated with crags, hay meadows, oak woodland, grasslands, bogs, rivers and streams. It's an important wildlife site. The lakes supply water to Birmingham and provide recreation for visitors-sightseeing, walking and horseback riding. There are twelve sites of special scientific interest and a National Nature Reserve. Exterior of the Judge's Lodgings, Presteigne The atmospheric Judge's Lodgings in Presteigne is lit by gaslight as it was during Victorian times.
Original furnishings grace the elegant apartments.
The fully equipped servants' quarters and huge courtroom are part of this 1870 Shire Hall. It is the home of the Offa's Dyke Centre with an interesting exhibition and AV presentation. The town, with many 17th century houses, is on the hillside above the Centre. Bell Museum, Montgomery The county town of Montgomery is an unspoilt architectural gem and a delight to explore with its short cobbled street hugging the hillside. The tiny Bell Museum is full of interesting treasures.