On the way I stopped at Talley Abbey, just north of Llandeilo. Very picturesque and quiet, with old fishponds and a chapel nearby. It is described as being 'an abbey of the the Premonstratensians' so no wonder they died out.
I saw some fabulous little sights driving through the wooded lanes - a sign saying 'rocks for sale - various sizes' and Bowlio Dan Do which would make a great band name, but sadly just means indoor bowling alley.
Drove through Llanddewi-Brefi before I realised where I had heard the name before (Little Britain fans will know straight away).
Pootling around aimlessly I found a brilliant road - from Tregaron to Beulah, you have to drive it. Very steep, narrow, twisty and endless but fantastic. Watch out for enormous timber wagons though.Look at my picnic site -->
Arrived at the campsite in the Elan valley, good facilities and nice site with a stream at the bottom - slept like a log.Unfortunately the next day the warden started mowing at 9.15am! After a few hours, couldn't stand it any longer and went for a walk up to the dams. Had a good lunch at the cafe and got a weird water bottle that never spills but you can drink out of.
The mowing continued until 5.30! Making it the worst stay I have ever had on a campsite. The man was insane, driving round the vans on his mower, strimming FIELDS for God's sake.
