Brunant Arms
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The small, rural village of Caio lies in the lee of the great Caio Forest, an upland area of coniferous woodland with waymarked, circular walking trails and miles of forest roads and tracks. For more details, including up to date information on route closures, please visit NRW Caio Forest
The only known Roman gold mine in Britain can be found approximately 2 KM from the village. National Trust Dolaucothi is open from April to October. Guided underground tours are bookable online. Please see NT Dolaucothi for opening times and further details.
Another historic site, now managed by CADW, is Talley Abbey, approximately 10 KM from Caio. A ruined former monastery, it is beautifully set alongside Talley’s twin lakes, once used by monks for breeding and catching fish.
Approximately 20 KM from the Brunant, you will find Llynbrianne Dam and reservoir with its stunning scenery, and Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve, an RSPB managed woodland, rich in wild life.
Despite the secluded location of Caio village, the market towns of Llandovery and Lampeter are within easy reach. Both have doctors and chemists, vistor information centres, grocery and gift shops..
From : A Stranger in Rural Wales | Village Called Caio
"I think there's a serenity about it, there's no rat race. People just take their time and get there just the same... I can understand why people want to come back here and why they don't want to go away."
1968 documentary.
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