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The village of Llanbedr, Perth-y-pia (Tel 01873/810050; £40-50) is an outdoor centre with decent hostel accommodation, B&B and home-cooked evening meals;  Llanbedr's Red Lion pub. Across the river from Llanbedr, Gellirhydd Farm (Tel 01873/810466; under £40) offers great B&B and woodcraft classes.

 The Bear Hotel wins legions of awards for its delectable,  bar and inexpensive to moderately priced restaurant food.

 The Bridge End pub, by the town bridge, offers inexpensive local delicacies and veggie specialities.

 The lovely  on the Brecon road, by the A40/A479 junction is great for real ales and ciders, as well as tasty food.

  is in Beaufort Chambers, on Beaufort Street,

 Rent bikes from Mountain and Water, in the Riverside Centre, on New Road (Tel 01873/831825).

Accommodation is abundant, with a grandiose coaching inn, the Bear Hotel , on Beaufort Street (Tel 01873/810408, ; £60-70), and the Dragon , on High Street (Tel 01873/810362, ; £50-60); for cheaper B&B, try