BORDER HOLIDAYS AND HORSES


Adams Anchorage and New Cwm Farm

Newsletter March 2008

Walkers Welcome!

One of the very best ways to appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Shropshire/Welsh Borders is on foot, and there are ample opportunities to do just that, either individually or with a group of like-minded people.

Serious walkers may like to join in with the Clun Ramblers, who walk around 10-13 miles (fairly strenuous).
At the other end of the scale, the Clun Amblers stroll about 5 miles, stopping frequently to admire the view or anything else of interest, and incorporating at least two coffee breaks.
In between are the Clun Peramblers who walk about 7-8 miles and probably only have one coffee break!

All the above groups meet at 10:00am on the first and third Wednesdays in the Clun Memorial Hall car park where car-sharing is organised. I understand that on only one occasion did someone get into the wrong car! Evening walks also take place during the summer on the second, fourth and fifth (when there is one) Wednesdays, meeting at 6pm at the usual car park. All walks are very popular, it's not unusual for 30-40 people to turn up, and visitors are always very welcome.

The Bishops Castle Walking Festival takes place in June: www.walkingfestival.co.uk.

The Cross Wales Walk takes place on 21 June, and finishes at The Anchor Inn (just one mile from New Cwm Farm, and right next door to The Anchorage). The full distance is 42 miles, or a shortened walk of 8 miles for the less fit! www.newtown-rotary.org.uk (check out these web sites)

Anchorage Mobile Homes and Campsite

Easter this year will see the static caravans, Ash and Chestnut, become available for hire as holiday homes under the “Pets Welcome” scheme, and also the campsite will be up and running. The mobile homes and campsite are ideally situated at the head of the Clun Valley with beautiful views from the site.

Our new brochure should be available soon, incorporating details of both New Cwm Farm and The Anchorage.

Local Hostelries

The Radnorshire Arms at Beguildy has become only the fourth pub in Powys and the first in the Teme Valley to be awarded the Cask Marque for pubs which serve the perfect pint!

The Anchor Inn is a CamRA (Campaign for Real Ale) pub and serves locally brewed beers.

The Crown at Newcastle serves a wide range of beers and spirits, and has just branched out into a takeaway service. Available nightly from 6-9pm, the menu includes fish & chips, jacket potatoes, pizzas, and rice dishes. Tel: 01588 640271 to order.

The Kerry Lamb in the village of Kerry serves meals every evening except Mondays; Sunday roast at lunchtime and OAP lunch noon to 2:00pm on Fridays, with a garden overlooking the church to enjoy in the nice weather. Tel: 01686 670226.