parks around the edge of the forest to the north and the east which allow public access to the moorland and woods. Legends According to a legend, the local people built four churches in a circle around the Radnor Forest in order to contain the last dragon in Wales, who lay sleeping in the area. The churches, at Llanfihangel Cefnllys, Llanfihangel Rhydithon (Dolau), Llanfihangel Nant Melan and Llanfihangel Cascob, were all dedicated to St Michael (Welsh: Mihangel) victor over the dragon. Some people believed that the dragon would awaken if any of the four churches were destroyed. Nearby towns There are several small market towns at the feet of the hills, including Llandrindod Wells, Kington, Knighton, and Presteigne,. The latter town was formerly the county town of Radnorshire. The village of New Radnor sits at the southern base of the hills, and there are several other villages nearby, such as Old Radnor, Gladestry and Cascob. References External links www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Great Rhos and surrounding area Archaeological survey SSSI Radnor Forest Map of SSSI Radnor Forest Management Plan of SSSI