Matthew’s Guide Book to Ty Carreg
Sightseeing
These two pretty reservoirs are located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park near to the town of Merthyr Tydfil. It's a remote spot and a lovely place for a peaceful walk in stunning surroundings
Upper Neuadd Reservoir
These two pretty reservoirs are located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park near to the town of Merthyr Tydfil. It's a remote spot and a lovely place for a peaceful walk in stunning surroundings
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia. It is the highest point of the historic county of Brecknockshire. The twin summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du at 873 m were formerly referred to as Cadair Arthur or 'Arthur's Seat'.
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Pen-y-Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia. It is the highest point of the historic county of Brecknockshire. The twin summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du at 873 m were formerly referred to as Cadair Arthur or 'Arthur's Seat'.
Talybont Reservoir (Welsh: Cronfa Ddŵr Tal-y-bont) is the largest stillwater reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons at 318 acres (1.29 km ). Talybont-on-Usk is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) downstream of the dam.
Construction of the current dam started in 1931 by Newport Corporation, and in 1939 the reservoir started supplying Newport with treated water.
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Talybont Reservoir
Talybont Reservoir (Welsh: Cronfa Ddŵr Tal-y-bont) is the largest stillwater reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons at 318 acres (1.29 km ). Talybont-on-Usk is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) downstream of the dam.
Construction of the current dam started in 1931 by Newport Corporation, and in 1939 the reservoir started supplying Newport with treated water.
East of Brecon, between the Central Beacons and the Black Mountains, is the largest natural lake in Wales, Llangorse Lake. Like the mountain lakes, it lies in a hollow formed by glacial action, but at 154m above sea level, it’s far more accessible.
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Llangorse Lake
East of Brecon, between the Central Beacons and the Black Mountains, is the largest natural lake in Wales, Llangorse Lake. Like the mountain lakes, it lies in a hollow formed by glacial action, but at 154m above sea level, it’s far more accessible.
Two-in-one architectural wonder spans 900 years of history
The clue’s in the name. So striking was the massive circular tower built by Roger Picard II that his castle became known as Tretower – or ‘the place of the tower’.
Over two centuries, from about 1100, the Picards transformed themselves from invading Norman adventurers to powerful Welsh lords.
So this monumental tower with four storeys and stone walls nine feet thick wasn’t merely for protection. It was social climbing made visible, an open imitation of the castles at Pembroke and Skenfrith.
It would be remarkable enough on its own. But Tretower is two wonders in one. Just across the castle green lies an entire medieval court that became a byword for magnificence.
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Two-in-one architectural wonder spans 900 years of history
The clue’s in the name. So striking was the massive circular tower built by Roger Picard II that his castle became known as Tretower – or ‘the place of the tower’.
Over two centuries, from about 1100, the Picards transformed themselves from invading Norman adventurers to powerful Welsh lords.
So this monumental tower with four storeys and stone walls nine feet thick wasn’t merely for protection. It was social climbing made visible, an open imitation of the castles at Pembroke and Skenfrith.
It would be remarkable enough on its own. But Tretower is two wonders in one. Just across the castle green lies an entire medieval court that became a byword for magnificence.
The unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
We can thank Sir William ap Thomas, the ‘blue knight of Gwent’, for the moated Great Tower of 1435 that still dominates this mighty fortress-palace. His son Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, created the gatehouse with its flared ‘machicolations’.
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Raglan Castle
Castle RoadThe unmistakable silhouette of Raglan crowning a ridge amid glorious countryside is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.
We can thank Sir William ap Thomas, the ‘blue knight of Gwent’, for the moated Great Tower of 1435 that still dominates this mighty fortress-palace. His son Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, created the gatehouse with its flared ‘machicolations’.
The line runs from Pant, 3 miles North of Merthyr Tydfil, to Torpantau following part of the route of the original Brecon & Merthyr Railway which closed in 1964.
Travel from our Main Station at Pant in one of our all-weather Observation Carriages, behind a vintage Steam Locomotive.
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Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadThe line runs from Pant, 3 miles North of Merthyr Tydfil, to Torpantau following part of the route of the original Brecon & Merthyr Railway which closed in 1964.
Travel from our Main Station at Pant in one of our all-weather Observation Carriages, behind a vintage Steam Locomotive.
City/town information
Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains, the eastern range of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town and its surrounding villages have attractions that are enticements for all visitors to this wonderful corner of Wales.
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Crickhowell
Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains, the eastern range of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town and its surrounding villages have attractions that are enticements for all visitors to this wonderful corner of Wales.
Brecon, the beating heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, nestles in the Usk Valley between the Brecon Beacons to the South and the Black Mountains to the East.
The picturesque market town, famed for its Georgian architecture, is an ideal base for a holiday, with plenty of accommodation, cafes, restaurants and shops. It has a long and important history as a town within the region.
For those who love the outdoors Brecon is one of the UK’s most popular tourists destinations, with endless opportunities to take part in activities such as walking, climbing, canoeing and horse-riding provided by easy access to the River Usk, Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal and of course the nearby Brecon
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Brecon
Brecon, the beating heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, nestles in the Usk Valley between the Brecon Beacons to the South and the Black Mountains to the East.
The picturesque market town, famed for its Georgian architecture, is an ideal base for a holiday, with plenty of accommodation, cafes, restaurants and shops. It has a long and important history as a town within the region.
For those who love the outdoors Brecon is one of the UK’s most popular tourists destinations, with endless opportunities to take part in activities such as walking, climbing, canoeing and horse-riding provided by easy access to the River Usk, Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal and of course the nearby Brecon
World renowned for books and bookshops. Its unique position on the border between England and Wales makes Hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country.
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Hay-on-Wye
World renowned for books and bookshops. Its unique position on the border between England and Wales makes Hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country.
Discover locally-produced food, great places to stay and fantastic scenery – the beautiful Black Mountains are the backdrop to Abergavenny in the south east corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town is a great base for walking, cycling and just enjoying the great outdoors.
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Abergavenny
Discover locally-produced food, great places to stay and fantastic scenery – the beautiful Black Mountains are the backdrop to Abergavenny in the south east corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town is a great base for walking, cycling and just enjoying the great outdoors.
Food scene
This is a small quaint pub that serves traditional Welsh pub meals and has won awards for the ales that they sell, winning CAMRA pub of the year several times. We highly recommend this place for either a drink or food, booking is recommended!
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The New Inn
A40This is a small quaint pub that serves traditional Welsh pub meals and has won awards for the ales that they sell, winning CAMRA pub of the year several times. We highly recommend this place for either a drink or food, booking is recommended!
Great food since 1432. An eclectic mix of modern British comfort food, gastro pub and international dishes guaranteed to delight.
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The Bear Hotel
High StreetGreat food since 1432. An eclectic mix of modern British comfort food, gastro pub and international dishes guaranteed to delight.
Only 2 miles down the road sat alongside the Brecon to Monmouth Canal is this popular restaurant that serves a wide range of fish dishes along with the usuals. You will find they have a busy beer garden where you can enjoy some nice weather and the canal boats passing by.
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Coach & Horses Inn
Cwm Crawnon RoadOnly 2 miles down the road sat alongside the Brecon to Monmouth Canal is this popular restaurant that serves a wide range of fish dishes along with the usuals. You will find they have a busy beer garden where you can enjoy some nice weather and the canal boats passing by.
At the foot of the Black Mountains between Crickhowell and Brecon is the Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn. Literally translated as ‘the brook by the border’ The Nantyffin was originally a drovers’ inn dating back to the 16th century. Well known for its production of cider during the 19th century – the Nantyffin is now recognised as one of the finest food destinations in Wales.
Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn
Brecon RoadAt the foot of the Black Mountains between Crickhowell and Brecon is the Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn. Literally translated as ‘the brook by the border’ The Nantyffin was originally a drovers’ inn dating back to the 16th century. Well known for its production of cider during the 19th century – the Nantyffin is now recognised as one of the finest food destinations in Wales.
The Dragon Inn Restaurant & Bar specialises in producing a range of traditional dishes. We offer meals from our own “Dragon burgers” home made from premium cut locally supplied steak and beautiful sirloins through to dishes like Welsh Lamb loin chops with caramelised vegetables roasted in honey & thyme.
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The Dragon Inn Crickhowell
47 High StThe Dragon Inn Restaurant & Bar specialises in producing a range of traditional dishes. We offer meals from our own “Dragon burgers” home made from premium cut locally supplied steak and beautiful sirloins through to dishes like Welsh Lamb loin chops with caramelised vegetables roasted in honey & thyme.
A fabulous pub that serves Gastro-Pub Style food as well as classics. There is an outdoor beer garden with beach huts that can seat 8 people for al fresco dining. The food is highly recommended here.
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The Three Horseshoes Inn
A fabulous pub that serves Gastro-Pub Style food as well as classics. There is an outdoor beer garden with beach huts that can seat 8 people for al fresco dining. The food is highly recommended here.
HILLS is a family run restaurant, specialising in Gourmet Burgers which is owned by husband and wife, Owain and Emily and their daughters, Matilda and Tabitha. HILLS are very proud of their young front of house team, headed up by Owain.
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HILLS
Hay RoadHILLS is a family run restaurant, specialising in Gourmet Burgers which is owned by husband and wife, Owain and Emily and their daughters, Matilda and Tabitha. HILLS are very proud of their young front of house team, headed up by Owain.
Red Indigo
Brecon RoadLocal Indian Restaurant & Takeaway, Great food