We are extremely lucky to be on a starling roosting path. They arrive from October and murmurate daily until the start of March. We can set our clocks by them. They pass to roost about 4pm every evening and then we can expect a 'flyby' at 7.45am in the morning. Starlings gather in massive, mesmerising flocks at dusk during winter to roost . There are literally thousands of strarlings. The starlings fly in swirling and shape shifting patterns to confuse predators and provide

Wild Valley Bunkhouse could be the Perfect Place for your Stay with your Friends. I've always been someone who deeply values spending time with   friends . Whether it be a catch-up over dinner, meeting for coffee or wine, going for a walk/run with friends and I'm happy! I love the laughs, hearing about their lives, chatting about the world or trading silly stories and hair brain ideas. Our friends are a great tonic! Over time, many of my friendships have become a cycle of

Happy New Year and warm wishes for 2026 from a snowy Wild Valley Huts!   Snow arrived on 2nd January and it's a beautiful, wintery wonderland! The hush, the whispering trees, the babbling stream and the wildlife that calls this valley home are ready here for you in 2026. This is the time of year when you may and many others set New Year's resolutions. I made them in the past but I was never very good at sticking to them. It's great to know I wasn't alone in this. Apparantly,

You don't have to go for a meal; you'll be welcome to drop in for a coffee or tea or a pint of foaming ale.  Cain Valley Hotel, Llanfyllin   For a cosy quiet drink, pop into their Lounge Bar and relax in comfort amongst the original exposed beams. Whether you fancy a snack or a full meal, featuring traditional pub fayre or home cooked recipes, as well as the tried and tested pub favourites, their menu has something for everyone's taste.   Our favourite:   Steak & Ale Pie Cai