This celebrated metaphysical poet and physician lived from 1621 to 1695 when his remains were buried in Llansantffraed church. He, with his twin brother Thomas, spent much of his life in this area living at Newton Farm deriving much of his inspiration from the surrounding countryside. In his name a 4 km walk with interactive swing posts bearing excerpts of his poetry has been created at Talybont, with a memorial physic garden and tranquil picnic site just off the start of the Brinore Tramroad in the village.