Llanymddyfri
Nestled on the western edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, Llandovery (Welsh: Llanymddyfri) is a charming market town in Carmarthenshire. Positioned at the confluence of the A40 and A483 roads and situated along the River Tywi, it serves as a gateway to the breathtaking landscapes of both the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains
Llandovery
Llandovery’s rich history is showcased by the ruins of Llandovery Castle, offering panoramic views of the town and countryside. The town honours its droving past with a striking statue of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan. Nearby, the Myddfai Community and Visitor Centre explores the tales of the Physicians of Myddfai, blending history with legend
The Llandovery Museum and Gateway Visitors Hub
The Llandovery Museum and Visitor Gateway, located at Y Gannwyll, is a hub for local history. It highlights figures like Williams Pantycelyn and Twm Siôn Cati while exploring links to the Physicians of Myddfai. Run by volunteers, it’s open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am–2 pm, with genealogy help on select days. A must-visit for those discovering Llandovery’s past.
St Dingat's Church
St Dingat’s Church in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, is a Grade II* listed Anglican parish church. Dating from the 14th century, it features a notable west tower and medieval architecture. The church has undergone various restorations, including significant work in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It remains a prominent historical landmark in the town
Get active
For outdoor enthusiasts, Llandovery is a haven. The surrounding areas offer a plethora of activities, from hiking and cycling to fishing and canoeing. The Crychan Forest provides trails for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, while the nearby Llyn Brianne reservoir presents stunning vistas and opportunities for exploration
Community and Events
The town thrives with a vibrant community spirit, hosting annual events such as the Llandovery Sheep Festival and the Llandovery Motorbike Weekend, which draw visitors from near and far. Amenities include a modern leisure centre, a primary school, and the renowned Llandovery College, known for its contributions to Welsh rugby. The local rugby club, Llandovery RFC, affectionately termed “The Drovers,” competes in the Welsh Premiership, underscoring the town’s deep-rooted rugby traditions.
Hybu Llandovery Events Listings
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 Llandovery
Where to eat around Llandovery
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
Places to stay around Llangorse
Where to eat around Llangorse
Sennybridge and Defynnog
In the shadow of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), the communities of Sennybridge and Defynnog offer more than a welcome—they share a warmth woven into the land itself.
Sennybridge | Pontsenni
Sennybridge, nestled where the River Senni meets the Usk, offers a blend of natural beauty and rich history. The village hosts regular livestock markets, every Saturday. For the latest information and upcoming sale dates, it’s advisable to check the Facebook page of Clee Tompkinson & Francis – Sennybridge Market. An annual agricultural show takes place each September. in Dickson’s Field.
Good Day Out
Meet Maverick and Goose, our delightful dinky donkeys, ready to accompany you on serene walks and engaging agility games. These experiences are best suited for older children, as our gentle companions can be startled by exuberant activity. Please book ahead to secure your spot.
Good Day Out, Animal Experiences
Jacob Sheep Trekking
Experience the charm of sheep trekking at Jacob Sheep Trekking & Farm Experience Days, Nicola and her family invite you to their organic farm to walk with friendly, rare-breed sheep through our stunning countryside. To ensure the well-being of the animals, booking in advance is essential.
Defynnog
Defynnog is a smaller village, close to Sennybridge. It is famous for The Defynnog Yew which is believed to be over 3,000 years old, and thought to be one of the oldest tree in Europe, the yew is in the grounds of the church, St Cynog’s. St Cynog’s Church is a historic parish church with origins dating back to the 11th century, possibly built on the site of an earlier temple. The current structure primarily dates from the 15th century and features a Perpendicular Gothic architectural style. Notable interior elements include a 5th-century Roman tombstone with both Latin and Ogham inscriptions and a font inscribed with Runic letters, unique in Wales
The Defynnog Yew
The Defynnog Yew, is among Britain’s oldest yew trees. Estimates of it’s age vary, with some suggesting it is over 5,000 years old, while more conservative assessments place it between 2,000 and 3,000 years old. The tree features nine distinct stems emerging from a base with a circumference of approximately 11 meters (36 feet). Its expansive canopy supports a diverse range of epiphytes, including ferns, mosses, liverworts, and lichens. The Defynnog Yew predates the adjacent 15th-century St. Cynog’s Church, highlighting its significance as a living monument to the region’s ancient natural heritage
The International Welsh Rarebit Centre
A warm and welcoming bolt-hole for many, The International Welsh Rarebit Centre celebrates the eponymous Welsh dish in style. Here, tradition meets creativity, with a menu offering both classic and imaginative takes on Welsh Rarebit, alongside seasonal soups, vibrant salads, and carefully curated daily specials. Set in the charming Old School building in Defynnog, this cosy café is a haven for food lovers seeking a true taste of Wales. Whether you’re after a comforting bite or a culinary adventure, it’s a must-visit. For more details, including opening hours, check their Facebook page.
International Welsh Rarebit Centre
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Places to stay around Sennybridge and Defynnog
Where to eat around Sennybridge and Defynnog
Talybont-on-Usk
Talybont-on-Usk, located in Powys, Wales, is a picturesque village nestled within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Situated alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and near the River Usk, it offers a blend of natural beauty and rich history.
Talybont-on-Usk community
Talybont-on-Usk has an active local community. The village hall offers a car park with electric car charging, toilets, and a bike wash using stored rainwater, please support them by donating something for your parking. The pubs and the café/post office are popular and busy with locals and visitors alike. The first community hydro scheme in Wales sits on the dam in the hills above Talybont and generates income for community projects. The village is ideally placed for walkers and cyclists and is a popular stop for canal boats travelling along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.
Henderson Hall, Parking, Bicycle Hub & Community Centre
St Brides Church, Llansantffraed
St Bride’s Church, also known as St Bridget’s, is located in Llansantffraed near Talybont-on-Usk. The original church dates back to the 9th century, with significant reconstructions in 1690 and a complete rebuild in 1884–1885, funded by Mr. J.P. Holford of Buckland House. Notably, the churchyard is the final resting place of the esteemed metaphysical poet Henry Vaughan, who passed away in 1695. Services held the 3rd Sunday of every month
Talybont Reservoir
Talybont Reservoir sits in the hills above the village (cross the swing bridge over the canal and follow the narrow road uphill). You can walk across the mighty dam wall to access the Taff Trail and walk up beside the reservoir. The dam was built in the 1930s and the subject of largescale works between 2016 to 2023. The reservoir supplies water to communities along the Usk valley to Newport.
Taff Trail
The Taff Trail, a 55-mile route from Cardiff to Brecon, passes through Talybont-on-Usk, offering scenic views of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. This section is popular among walkers and cyclists, providing a mix of gentle paths and more challenging terrains. Notably, above Talybont at Torpantu, is the trail’s highest point at 439 meters above sea level, rewarding visitors with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscapes.
Taff Trail
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Dewch i ddarganfod cornel gudd o’r Parc Cenedlaethol drwy grwydro ar hyd yr hen dramffordd hon rhwng Penderyn a Hirwaun.
Places to stay around Talybont on Usk
Where to eat around Talybont-on-Usk
Penderyn a Hirwaun
Yn swatio yn rhan ddeheuol Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, mae pentrefi cyfagos Penderyn a Hirwaun yn cynnig cyfuniad o dreftadaeth gyfoethog, anturiaethau gwefreiddiol a lletygarwch cynnes Cymreig i ymwelwyr. O wisgi arobryn i esgyn drwy’r awyr ar wifrau zip cyffrous, mae’r cymunedau hyn yn cynnig amrywiaeth o brofiadau i bawb sy’n mentro yma.
Penderyn a Hirwaun
Yn gudd, ond gyda golygfeydd trawiadol o Dde Cymru, mae Mynyddoedd Rhigos yn cynnig anturiaethau amrywiol i bawb. Gall ymwelwyr gerdded, beicio neu wibio ar wifren trwy dirweddau trawiadol wedi’u siapio gan dreftadaeth lofaol gyfoethog. Mae’r pentrefi cyfagos yn darparu llety croesawgar gyda opsiynau bwyta, gan wasanaethu fel pyrth i archwilio’r awyr agored gwych a mynd i mewn i orffennol diwydiannol yr ardal.
Eglwys Sant Lleurwg
Mae Eglwys Sant Lleurwg, a sefydlwyd ym 1858 yn Hirwaun, wedi’i chysegru’n unigryw i Sant Lleurwg, heb unrhyw eglwys arall yng Nghymru yn rhannu’r nawdd hwn. Yn ystod ei hanes o 155 mlynedd, mae wedi newid yn sylweddol, gan gynnwys gwaith adnewyddu mewnol a ddisodlodd meinciau â chadeiriau i greu lle croesawgar ac addasadwy ar gyfer addoli a digwyddiadau cymunedol. Mae gwasanaethau rheolaidd yn cael eu cynnal ar ddydd Sul a dydd Mercher.
Distyllfa Penderyn
Fe wnaeth Distyllfa Penderyn, a sefydlwyd yn 2000 ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, adfywio gwneud wisgi Cymreig ar ôl dros ganrif. Mae eu wisgi brag sengl arobryn, fel y Madeira Finish, yn cael eu distyllu gan ddefnyddio Faraday unigryw o hyd, gan gynhyrchu gwirod blasus ar 92% ABV. Fe’i cedwir mewn casgenni-bourbon ar un adeg ac wedi’u gorffen mewn casgenni gwin Madeira, mae wisgi Penderyn yn cael eu hadnabod am eu proffiliau llyfn, cyfoethog. Mae’r ddistyllfa yn croesawu ymwelwyr ar gyfer teithiau a blasu, gan gynnig profiad ymgolli mewn crefftwaith wisgi Cymreig.
Penderyn Distillery
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Places to stay around Penderyn and Hirwaun
Where to eat around Penderyn and Hirwaun
Llandeilo
Mae Llandeilo, tref farchnad hardd yn Sir Gaerfyrddin, yn borth i Barc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Wedi’i leoli uwchben Afon Tywi, mae ei dai Sioraidd lliwgar a’i swyn hanesyddol yn ei gwneud yn gyrchfan hanfodol i ymwelwyr.
Llandeilo
Mae Llandeilo, sydd wedi’i leoli ar reilffordd Calon Cymru, yn cynnig cyfuniad o swyn hanesyddol a phrofiadau siopa bywiog i ymwelwyr. Mae gorsaf reilffordd y dref yn cysylltu teithwyr â’r llwybr 121 milltir rhwng Abertawe a’r Amwythig, gan ddarparu golygfeydd prydferth o gefn gwlad Cymru. Y tu hwnt i’w chysylltiadau rheilffordd, mae Llandeilo yn enwog am ei sîn siopa bwtîc. Mae gan y dref amrywiaeth o siopau annibynnol, gan gynnwys bwtîc dillad ffasiynol, labeli dylunwyr, nwyddau cartref o ansawdd uchel, dodrefn pwrpasol, a chrefftau lleol.
Canolfan Treftadaeth a Chymuned Hengwrt
Wedi’i leoli yng nghanol Llandeilo, mae gan Hengwrt orffennol sy’n llawn hanes. Gwasanaethodd fel cyfnewidfa ŷd, llys ynadon, a phencadlys yr heddlu. Yn 2021, cafodd ei hadfywio i fod yn ganolfan dreftadaeth a chymunedol fywiog. Dan reolaeth Menter Dinefwr, mae Hengwrt bellach yn cynnig arddangosfa dreftadaeth, siop gymunedol, a mannau cyfarfod. Gall ymwelwyr ymchwilio i hanes cyfoethog Llandeilo drwy arddangosfeydd rhyngweithiol ac arteffactau lleol, gan ei gwneud yn ganolbwynt diwylliannol i drigolion a thwristiaid.
Eglwys Teilo Sant
Saif Eglwys Teilo Sant ar safle lle mae addoliad Cristnogol wedi’i gynnal ers bron i bymtheg canrif, gan ddyddio’n ôl i genhadaeth Teilo Sant yn y 6ed ganrif. Mae’r adeilad presennol, a gwblhawyd yn 1850, wedi cadw ei dŵr canoloesol hwyr. Yn nodedig, roedd yr eglwys unwaith yn gartref i Efengylau Llandeilo Fawr, llawysgrif oleuedig o’r 8fed ganrif o werth ysbrydol ac artistig arwyddocaol. Heddiw, gall ymwelwyr archwilio hanes cyfoethog yr eglwys a gweld cynrychioliadau digidol o’r Efengyl.
Castell Carreg Cennen
Yn daith fer o Landeilo, mae Castell Carreg Cennen yn enwog am ei leoliad dramatig ar ben clogwyn. Mae adfeilion y castell yn rhoi cipolwg ar Gymru’r Oesoedd Canol, ac mae’r ystafell de ar y safle yn cynnig lle clyd i ymlacio ar ôl archwilio. Maent hefyd yn lleoliad priodas a digwyddiadau, beth am siarad â nhw a chael profiad gwahanol iawn?
Carreg Cennen Castle
Rheilffordd Calon Cymru
Er ei bod bellach yn llawer mwy modern, mae’r ddelwedd hon o 1959 o orsaf reilffordd Llandeilo, sydd wedi’i lleoli ar Reilffordd Calon Cymru, yn cysylltu cymunedau gwledig rhwng Abertawe a’r Amwythig. Mae’r orsaf weithredol hon yn darparu mynediad i lwybrau cerdded llawn golygfeydd Sir Gaerfyrddin, gan ddenu ymwelwyr sy’n chwilio am olygfeydd hardd a thirwedd heriol. Mae’r llinell hefyd yn gwasanaethu mannau nodedig eraill, gan gynnwys Llanymddyfri, Llangadog, a Llandybie, gan feithrin cysylltedd rhanbarthol a thwristiaeth.
Haert of Wales Railway Line
Ffordd y Bannau
Mae Llandeilo, ger Ffordd y Bannau, yn ganolfan gyfleus i gerddwyr sy’n archwilio’r llwybr cerdded hir hwn. Yn aml, mae darparwyr llety lleol yn cynnig gwasanaethau fel cludiant i ac oddi ar fannau penodol er mwyn hwyluso mynediad di-dor i’r llwybr. Mae’r cyfleusterau hyn yn gwella’r profiad heicio, gan ganiatáu i ymwelwyr ymgolli’n llawn yn harddwch golygfeydd yr ardal. Gweler ein darparwyr llety isod, mae llawer yn cynnig y gwasanaethau hyn.
Ffordd y Bannau
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Beth am ymestyn y coesau ar y daith yma ar hyd glannau’r dŵr?
Places to stay around Llandeilo
Where to eat around Llandeilo
Crughywel
Mae Crughywel, tref brydferth sy’n swatio yn Nyffryn Wysg o fewn Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, yn cynnig cyfuniad o swyn hanesyddol a harddwch naturiol i ymwelwyr. Mae’r dref yn adnabyddus am ei busnesau annibynnol ffyniannus a’i hysbryd cymunedol, ac mae’n rhoi croeso cynnes i bawb.
Crickhowell
Mae llawer o ffyrdd yn arwain at ‘Crick’, fel ei gelwir yn lleol gan ei bod yn sefyll ar groesfan hanesyddol dros Afon Wysg, a nodi gan bont wych o’r 17eg ganrif. Mae tref Crughywel yn gyrchfan ynddo’i hun ac mae’n gwneud lleoliad wych ar gyfer archwilio’r Mynyddoedd Du deheuol a’r ardal gyfagos. Yn gorwedd wrth droed Crug Hywel, bryngaer drawiadol o’r Oes Haearn mae’r dref Sioraidd hon yn fan poblogaidd i’w archwilio ac i aros. Llun © Visit Crickhowell
CRiC – Canolfan Adnoddau a Gwybodaeth Crughywel
Mae Canolfan Adnoddau a Gwybodaeth Crughywel (CRiC) yn ganolfan i ymwelwyr a phobl leol yng Nghrughywel Mae’n cynnig gwybodaeth i dwristiaid, mapiau, ac anrhegion wedi’u crefftio’n lleol. Mae’r caffi ar y safle yn darparu WiFi, sy’n gweini coffi Mynyddoedd Duon a chacennau cartref. I fyny’r grisiau, mae Oriel CRiC Gallery yn arddangos arddangosfeydd sy’n cylchdroi o artistiaid rhanbarthol ac ymwelwyr bob wyth wythnos. Yn ogystal, mae CRiC yn darparu ystafelloedd cyfarfod a gwasanaethau swyddfa, gan gynnwys llungopïo ac argraffu. Wedi’i weithredu gan dîm a gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig, mae CRiC ar
The CRiC (Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre)
Eglwys Sant Edmund
Eglwys Sant Edmund yng Nghrughywel a sefydlwyd yn 1303 gan yr Arglwyddes Sybil Pauncefote, yw’r unig eglwys yng Nghymru sydd wedi’i chysegru i Sant Edmund. Mae’r adeilad rhestredig Gradd II* hwn yn cynnwys meindwr eryr unigryw, yr unig un yn y sir, ac mae’n gartref i ddarluniau nodedig o’r teulu Pauncefote. Er gwaethaf addasiadau dros ganrifoedd, mae’r eglwys yn cadw ei chynllun croesffurf wreiddiol, gan gynnig cipolwg ar bensaernïaeth ganoloesol a threftadaeth gyfoethog y dref.
Castell Crughywel
Yn wreiddiol yn amddiffynfa mwnt a beili Normanaidd o’r 12fed ganrif, mae Castell Crughywel yn adfail rhestredig Gradd I yng Nghymru. Yn tua 1272, ailadeiladodd Syr Grimbald Pauncefote ef mewn carreg, gan ychwanegu amddiffynfeydd sylweddol. Er gwaethaf gwelliannau, dinistriwyd y castell i raddau helaeth yn ystod gwrthryfel Owain Glyndŵr ar ddechrau’r 15fed ganrif.
Crickhowell Crickhowell, a picturesque town nestled in the Usk Valley within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offers visitors a blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Known for it’s thriving independent businesses and community spirit, the town provides a warm welcome to all. Many roads lead to ‘Crick’, as it is affectionately known locally, since it stands at an historic crossing point over the River Usk, marked by a fine 17th century bridge. The town of Crickhowell is a destination in itself and makes a brilliant base for exploring the southern Black Mountains and surrounding area. Lying at the foot of Crug Hywel, an impressive Iron Age hillfort this well preserved Georgian town is a popular spot to explore and to stay. CRiC – The Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre The Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC) serves as a hub for visitors and locals in Crickhowell. It offers tourist information, maps, and locally crafted gifts. The on-site café provides WiFi, serving Black Mountains coffee and homemade cakes. Upstairs, the Oriel CRiC Gallery showcases rotating exhibitions of regional and visiting artists every eight weeks. Additionally, CRiC provides meeting rooms and office services, including photocopying and printing. Operated by a dedicated team and volunteers, CRiC is open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm St Edmund's Church St. Edmund's Church in Crickhowell, established in 1303 by Lady Sybil Pauncefote, is the sole church in Wales dedicated to Saint Edmund. This Grade II* listed building features a unique shingled spire, the only one in the county, and houses notable effigies of the Pauncefote family. Despite modifications over centuries, the church retains its original cruciform layout, offering a glimpse into medieval architecture and the town's rich heritage. Crickhowell Castle Crickhowell Castle, a Grade I listed ruin in Wales, was originally a 12th-century Norman motte and bailey fortification. Around 1272, Sir Grimbald Pauncefote reconstructed it in stone, adding significant fortifications. Despite enhancements, the castle was largely destroyed during Owain Glyndŵr's rebellion in the early 15th century. One visitors review was exceptional "A small but interesting bit of history. Easy access. Set in a field with a play area for kids at the bottom. Good views of the surrounding area. Dog was a bit bored when we stopped to read the information." TripAdvisor Home of Crickhowell Walking Festival Every March the local hills come alive with groups of walkers. seasoned and beginners all enjoying the comradery that comes when you are on the hill, and more specifically in the local hostelries afterwards Limitless Trails Meet the local trail running events provider, read about their unique perspective on running and sign up to their events. Home of Friends of The Brecon Beacons / Cyfeillon Bannau Brycheiniog The Walks are open to Members and Non-Members and booking through the website is required. Non-Members are asked for a £5 donation. Why not join them? Home to Crickhowell Adventure Independent Outdoor Gear stockists call in and say hi to Jane and her team. Great for advice as well as gear. Book-ish Bookshop and Café Books, events, café, delightful team, what's not to love with our independent shops? Take to the skies Our local guys with heads for heights, learn the art of paragliding or take a tandem trip and see the Bannau Brycheiniog from above Crughywel Mae Crughywel, tref brydferth sy'n swatio yn Nyffryn Wysg o fewn Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, yn cynnig cyfuniad o swyn hanesyddol a harddwch naturiol i ymwelwyr. Mae'r dref yn adnabyddus am ei busnesau annibynnol ffyniannus a'i hysbryd cymunedol, ac mae'n rhoi croeso cynnes i bawb. Mae llawer o ffyrdd yn arwain at 'Crick', fel ei gelwir yn lleol gan ei bod yn sefyll ar groesfan hanesyddol dros Afon Wysg, a nodi gan bont wych o'r 17eg ganrif. Mae tref Crughywel yn gyrchfan ynddo'i hun ac mae'n gwneud lleoliad wych ar gyfer archwilio'r Mynyddoedd Du deheuol a'r ardal gyfagos. Yn gorwedd wrth droed Crug Hywel, bryngaer drawiadol o'r Oes Haearn mae'r dref Sioraidd hon yn fan poblogaidd i'w archwilio ac i aros. CRiC – Canolfan Adnoddau a Gwybodaeth Crughywel Mae Canolfan Adnoddau a Gwybodaeth Crughywel (CRiC) yn ganolfan i ymwelwyr a phobl leol yng Nghrughywel Mae'n cynnig gwybodaeth i dwristiaid, mapiau, ac anrhegion wedi'u crefftio'n lleol. Mae'r caffi ar y safle yn darparu WiFi, sy'n gweini coffi Mynyddoedd Duon a chacennau cartref. I fyny'r grisiau, mae Oriel CRiC Gallery yn arddangos arddangosfeydd sy'n cylchdroi o artistiaid rhanbarthol ac ymwelwyr bob wyth wythnos. Yn ogystal, mae CRiC yn darparu ystafelloedd cyfarfod a gwasanaethau swyddfa, gan gynnwys llungopïo ac argraffu. Wedi'i weithredu gan dîm a gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig, mae CRiC ar agor o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn, 10 am i 5pm Eglwys Sant Edmund Eglwys Sant Edmund yng Nghrughywel a sefydlwyd yn 1303 gan yr Arglwyddes Sybil Pauncefote, yw'r unig eglwys yng Nghymru sydd wedi'i chysegru i Sant Edmund. Mae'r adeilad rhestredig Gradd II* hwn yn cynnwys meindwr eryr unigryw, yr unig un yn y sir, ac mae'n gartref i ddarluniau nodedig o'r teulu Pauncefote. Er gwaethaf addasiadau dros ganrifoedd, mae'r eglwys yn cadw ei chynllun croesffurf wreiddiol, gan gynnig cipolwg ar bensaernïaeth ganoloesol a threftadaeth gyfoethog y dref. Castell Crughywel Yn wreiddiol yn amddiffynfa mwnt a beili Normanaidd o'r 12fed ganrif, mae Castell Crughywel yn adfail rhestredig Gradd I yng Nghymru. Yn tua 1272, ailadeiladodd Syr Grimbald Pauncefote ef mewn carreg, gan ychwanegu amddiffynfeydd sylweddol. Er gwaethaf gwelliannau, dinistriwyd y castell i raddau helaeth yn ystod gwrthryfel Owain Glyndŵr ar ddechrau'r 15fed ganrif. Roedd un adolygiad ymwelydd yn gofiadwy "Ychydig bach ond diddorol o hanes. Mynediad hawdd. Wedi ei osod mewn cae gyda lle chwarae i blant ar y gwaelod. Golygfeydd gwych o'r ardal gyfagos. Roedd ci ychydig yn ddiflas pan wnaethon ni stopio i ddarllen y wybodaeth." TripAdvisor Cartref Gwyl Gerdded Crughywel Bob mis Mawrth mae'r bryniau lleol yn ferw gyda grwpiau o gerddwyr yn brofiadol a dechreuwyr i gyd yn mwynhau cynnwrf y bryniau, ac yn fwy penodol yn tafarndai lleol wedyn Llwybrau Diderfyn Dewch i gwrdd â'r darparwr digwyddiadau rhedeg llwybrau lleol, darllenwch am eu persbectif unigryw ar redeg a chofrestru ar gyfer eu digwyddiadau. Cartref Cyfeillion Bannau Brycheiniog Mae'r Teithiau Cerdded ar agor i Aelodau a rhai nad ydynt yn Aelodau ac mae angen archebu drwy'r wefan. Gofynnir i bobl nad ydynt yn aelodau am gyfraniad o £5. Beth am ymuno â nhw? Cartref Antur Crughywel Stocwyr Gêr Awyr Agored Annibynnol, beth am alw heibio a dweud shwmae wrth Jane a'i thîm. Cewch gyngor gwych yn ogystal âo offer. Siop Lyfrau Book-ish a Chaffi Llyfrau, digwyddiadau, caffi, tîm hyfryd, beth sydd ddim i'w garu gyda'n siopau annibynnol? Ewch i'r awyr Mae ein bois lleol sy’ hoffi uchder, yn dysgu'r grefft o baragleidio neu gallwch fynd ar daith tandem a gweld Bannau Brycheiniog oddi uchod.
Bob mis Mawrth mae’r bryniau lleol yn ferw gyda grwpiau o gerddwyr yn brofiadol a dechreuwyr i gyd yn mwynhau cynnwrf y bryniau, ac yn fwy penodol yn tafarndai lleol wedyn
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Dewch i ddarganfod cornel gudd o’r Parc Cenedlaethol drwy grwydro ar hyd yr hen dramffordd hon rhwng Penderyn a Hirwaun.
Places to stay around Crickhowell
Where to eat around Crickhowell
Blaenavon
Blaenavon is a historic town. its UNESCO World Heritage status celebrates it’s role producing coal and iron during the industrial revolution. Home to Blaenavon Cheese Company, it’s well worth a stop to stock up.
About Blaenavon
Blaenavon is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding contribution to the Industrial Revolution. At its heart is the Big Pit National Coal Museum, where visitors can journey underground to experience life as a miner. The town is also home to the Blaenavon Ironworks, historic tramroads, and a wealth of heritage trails that showcase its fascinating past. The main attractions such as Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Ironworks, the World Heritage Centre and Blaenavon Heritage Railway are all just a few minutes’ drive from each other.
Visit the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
The Blaenavon World Heritage Centre is the best place to start, offering an overview of the exhibitions, tours and giving visitor information.
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Visitor Information
Big Pit and National Coal Museum
Big Pit offers exhibits and the chance to don a miner’s hat and go underground. This much loved attraction is enormously popular for good reason.
Big Pit, National Coal Museum
Did you know…
A lesser-known fact about Blaenavon is the existence of the Pwll Du Tunnel, constructed in the early 19th century. At approximately 1,875 meters in length, it was the longest horse-powered tramway tunnel in Britain. The tunnel played a crucial role in transporting limestone from quarries at Pwll Du and Tyla to the Blaenavon Ironworks, as well as conveying pig iron to the Garnddyrys Forge. Today, the tunnel is a scheduled monument and part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Blaenavons Workman's Hall
The Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, a prime example of a Valleys miners’ institute, has been refurbished to serve as a major cultural and arts venue in the Gwent Valleys. It features a 400-seat auditorium with a balcony and full stage, an 80-seat cinema, a snooker room, bar, and meeting rooms. The Hall is fully operational, hosting theatre performances, film screenings, meetings and more
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Dewch i ddarganfod cornel gudd o’r Parc Cenedlaethol drwy grwydro ar hyd yr hen dramffordd hon rhwng Penderyn a Hirwaun.
Places to stay around Blaenavon
Where to eat around Blaenavon
Talgarth
The community of Talgarth is home to a working watermill and café. The pretty market town nestles below the Mynydd Du/ Black Mountains in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
About Talgarth
Talgarth is a delightful market town in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It nestles in the foot hills of Mynedd Du/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.
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 in-house bakery and café. Secluded Gardens to the rear to simply sit and take in nature.
Black Mountains Gliding Club
Open 7 days a week and flying when the weather is on their side, this gliding club offers to take you to the skies and view the Mynydd Ddu from above
Black Mountains Gliding Club
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Beth am ymestyn y coesau ar y daith yma ar hyd glannau’r dŵr?
Places to stay around Talgarth
Where to eat around Talgarth
Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye is a charming town, famous for it’s bookshops, weekly market and Hay Festival in May and it’s Winter Edition in November, Y Gelli or Hay on Wye is also known as the Town of Books
About Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye, the “Town of Books,” is a delightful market town in the North East of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Famous worldwide for its annual literary festival Hay-on-Wye is a haven for book lovers. With its eclectic mix of independent shops, cafés, and galleries, many visitors to the National Park love Hay-on-Wye.
Hay Festival
In May each year Hay Festival brings readers and writers together to share stories and ideas. Novembers sees the Winter Edition and coincides with the Christmas Lights switch on in the town.
Hay Festival
Hay-on-Wye Tourist Information
Looking for detailed information – contact the team at Hay-on-Wye Tourist Information Bureau
Hay-on-Wye Tourist Information Bureau
Hay Castle
Hay Castle, located in Hay-on-Wye, is a historic site blending medieval architecture with modern cultural spaces. Built in the late 12th century by the de Braose family, the castle has witnessed significant historical events and transformations. After extensive restoration, it reopened to the public in 2022, offering art exhibitions, educational programs, and panoramic views from its towers. Visitors can explore the original Honesty Bookshop, enjoy the café and participate in various cultural events throughout the year
Hay Market Day
Hay Market Day is held every Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm in the centre of Hay-on-Wye. Don’t miss the vibrant local market with a rich history spanning over 700 years,
Hay Markets
Llwybrau Cerdded
Mae yna nifer o deithiau cerdded syfrdanol ledled Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Dyma rai o'n ffefrynnau
Places to stay around Hay-on-Wye
