Talgarth

Talgarth

The community of Talgarth is home to a working watermill and café. This attractive market town sits at the foot of the Black Mountains in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

About Talgarth

Talgarth is a welcoming market town in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, set at the foot of the Black Mountains. Home to the restored Talgarth Mill, visitors can see the enormous waterwheel milling the flour, and the café and bakery are popular (reservations recommended). Nature lovers will enjoy walks to Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve and the surrounding countryside – follow the signs from the village to walk up the hill to it (very limited parking). There are cosy pubs, a welcoming community and a calendar of local events.

Talgarth Visitor Centre

Benefit from local knowledge and find out where to walk, shop and stay.

Talgarth Visitor Centre

St Gwendoline's Church

St Gwendoline’s Church in Talgarth, Powys, primarily dates back to around 1400, with its tower added in the 15th century. The church is traditionally believed to occupy the burial site of St Gwendoline, a descendant of the 5th-century King Brychan Brycheiniog. Notably, it houses the tomb of Howell Harris, a prominent figure in the 18th-century Welsh Methodist revival. The church underwent restoration in 1873.

an old church and graveyard

Talgarth Mill

The only working watermill in the National Park, well worth a visit. You can take a tour and see the flour being made and buy the flour in the gift shop.
Visit the lovely bakery and café on site. The secluded gardens at the rear are a peaceful place to sit and enjoy nature.

Talgarth Mill, Tours and Craft Shop
Pobl Bakery at Talgarth Mill
Trigg’s at the Mill
A springtime view of the waterwheel at Talgarth Mill, seen from upstream through dappled shade

Black Mountains Gliding Club

Open seven days a week and flying when the weather allows, Black Mountains Gliding Club offers the opportunity to take to the skies and see the surrounding landscape from above.

Black Mountains Gliding Club
glider flying above Talgarth and the Black Mountains

Explore Talgarth and the surrounding area

Find places to stay, places to eat, attractions, activities and walks in Talgarth and the surrounding area.

Things to Do

The Wild of the Words – Camping at Cwmffrwd Farm

Spacious meadow camping and bell tents on a nature-focused farm in the Black Mountains.
People leading horses through a gate beside the stone farmhouse at Trans Wales Trails.

Trans Wales Trails

Horse riding days and holidays near Talgarth, with farm stays for riding guests.

Talgarth Mill, Tours and Craft Shop

Visit Talgarth Mill – a working watermill, craft shop, and riverside gardens in Bannau Brycheiniog.
The Honey Café building in Bronllys, with flowering wisteria and outdoor tables.

The Honey Café

Family café in Bronllys with Tex-Mex food, homemade cakes and a garden terrace.
A stack of mismatched china cups and saucers at Gwernyfed Walled Garden and Café.

Gwernyfed Walled Garden and Café

Garden-to-plate café in a restored Victorian walled garden near Hay-on-Wye and the Black Mountains.
Bay horse with a white facial marking moving through a sunlit barn at Trans Wales Trails.

Trans Wales Horseback Trails

Day rides and riding holidays for competent riders, on Welsh cobs from a farm near Talgarth.
Green-framed windows along Tegfan Garden Suite, with planted borders and a lawn in front.

Tegfan Garden Suite

Talgarth garden studio for a couple, three adults or a young family of four; no pets.
A red two-seat glider flying above a grassy airfield with the Black Mountains behind.

Black Mountains Gliding Club

Gliding experience flights and training from Talgarth Airfield in Bannau Brycheiniog.
a barn backing on to a grassy field with a shrub in bloom

Pentwyn Barn

Converted barn accommodation with mountain views and secure bike storage.
a lady with a tray of freshly made pastries

Pobl Bakery at Talgarth Mill

Talgarth Mill , Grade II listed building and is the only working watermill in the Bannau Brycheiniog
a girl on horseback in the autumn light

Tregoyd Mountain Riders

Guided horse riding experiences in the Black Mountains, suitable for beginners to experienced riders

Ellesmere Riding Centre

Horse-riding experiences beside Llangorse Lake, from gentle treks to adventurous trail rides.

The Wild of the Words – Events at Cwmffrwd Farm

Nature-based events, workshops and private gatherings on a Black Mountains farm.
Twin beds with purple Welsh blankets beneath a timber beam in the guest annexe at Blaenau.

Blaenau – Staying at Trans Wales Trails

Four en-suite twin or super-king rooms for riding-holiday guests at Blaenau, near Talgarth.

Brecon Bunkhouse

Simple, spacious group bunkhouse for up to 28 in the Black Mountains near Talgarth.

The Wild of the Words – Cwmffrwd Farm – The Hayloft

Self-catering hayloft for six on a nature-focused farm in the Black Mountains.
breakfast selection

Trigg’s at the Mill

Firm believers in the local supply chain and sustainable food,

Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Independent garden centre, farm shop and restaurant between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye.

The Wild of the Words – Digwyddiadau yn Fferm Cwmffrwd

Digwyddiadau natur, gweithdai a chynulliadau preifat ar fferm ym Mynyddoedd Duon.

Walking Routes

There are countless stunning walks throughout Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Here are some of our favourites

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Penderyn Mineral Line walk

Walking along this former tramway which links Penderyn and Hirwaun, can you spot birds and wildlife alongside any remains of the route’s industrial origins?

A group of walkers smiling beside a woodland waterfall, with a Walk Hay hat in the foreground.

Sarah Price Hiking

Guided walks and hiking experiences in Bannau Brycheiniog with a local walking guide.

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