Powys is a principal area inMid Wales. It consists of the historic counties ofBrecknockshire (Welsh:Sir Frycheiniog),Montgomeryshire (Sir Drefaldwyn) andRadnorshire (Sir Faesyfed).
Prior to the integration of Wales with England, Powys was one of the historic Welsh Kingdoms.
In 1974 Powys re-emerged as a political entity, as a county. Powys is one of the geographically largest local authorities in Britain. It makes up the bulk of Mid Wales. The area is sparsely populated, and despite its size it has one of the smallest populations in Wales. Powys has come into, and remained in being as an administrative necessity since smaller counties would not be viable due to the insufficient economies of scale they would offer.
One of the main north-south roads in Wales, (the A470) passes through its area, as does the famous Heart of Wales Railway Line, as does the east-west A458 trunk road and Cambrian Railway Line.
All train services into and within the area are operated byArriva Trains Wales.
Two lines serve the area, they don't connect with each other in Powys.
(updated May 2022)(updated May 2022)The County has a number of Golf Courses, the isolated nature of the area means that they offer uncrowded golf, even by Welsh Standards!
Courses include:
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