Llangorse
Llangorse is a bustling village in Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons National Park, best known for it’s stunning lake—the largest natural lake in South Wales. Surrounded by rolling hills, it offers a peaceful retreat with excellent walking, cycling, and wildlife-watching opportunities. The village is steeped in history, with nearby ancient crannog remains and connections to Welsh legends.
Llangorse
Llangorse village sits just above the largest natural lake in Wales. There is a thriving community shop and friendly café run mainly by volunteers (beside the village hall) You will find two pubs and a church.
Just outside the village you will find Llangorse Multi-Activity Centre with indoor climbing walls (and a café) if the weather is unkind. Take the road towards Brecon and turn left after the school to get to the edge of the Lake and visit the replica Crannog, You can hire boats to go on the lake or buy a fishing permit in the Lakeside shop.
The Crannog
Visit the replica Crannog. Crannogs were man made islands where people lived up to Mediaeval times. Remnants of the original Crannog exists elsewhere on Llangorse Lake and t is the only one found in Wales or England, others have been found in Scotland and Ireland. The replica includes is a small exhibition explaining its history. The entrance to the Crannog is locked at night and during flooding.
St Paulinus Church
St Paulinus Church in Llangors is a Grade II* listed building with a rich history. The current structure dates back to the 15th century, though records indicate a church existed on this site as early as 1121. Notably, the church houses a font dated around 1300, underscoring its medieval origins. The church is part of the Black Mountains Ministry Area within the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. Visitors can explore various exhibitions detailing local history during its opening hours: Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Home of the only climbing centre where you can climb on real limestone whilst still indoors. Lovingly referred to as the pit…. dare you take on the ropes, the rocks and the walls?
Adventures at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Llangors Community Shop
Llangors Community Shop, established in November 2021, serves the villages around Llangors Lake as an environmentally friendly convenience store and coffee shop. Staffed by managers and volunteers, it offers a range of products and a welcoming space for all ages.
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Mae Comin Mynydd Illtud yn cynnig golygfeydd panoramig o bedair cadwyn o fynyddoedd gyda llwybrau gwahanol ar gyfer gwahanol alluoedd, o fewn pellter byr i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Parc Cenedlaethol gyda’i gyfleusterau.
Places to stay around Llangorse
