Miriam's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pwll y wrach is 17.5 hectares of beautiful ancient woodland, which slopes down to the banks of the River Enig. Near the eastern end of the reserve the river plunges over a spectacular waterfall into a dark pool below, known as the “Witches Pool” from which the reserve gets it name.
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Pwll y Wrach nature reserve
Hospital RoadPwll y wrach is 17.5 hectares of beautiful ancient woodland, which slopes down to the banks of the River Enig. Near the eastern end of the reserve the river plunges over a spectacular waterfall into a dark pool below, known as the “Witches Pool” from which the reserve gets it name.
Talgarth Mill (including The Bakers Table café and craft shop)At the heart of Talgarth, powered by the flow of the river Elyse, you will find Melin Talgarth Mill, a fully restored,18th century Flour Mill. Open 10am - 4pm - Tuesday- Sunday (closed on Monday). We are open bank holiday Mondays.
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Talgarth Mill
Talgarth Mill (including The Bakers Table café and craft shop)At the heart of Talgarth, powered by the flow of the river Elyse, you will find Melin Talgarth Mill, a fully restored,18th century Flour Mill. Open 10am - 4pm - Tuesday- Sunday (closed on Monday). We are open bank holiday Mondays.
An early Norman castle from the 11th century with inner and outer baileys. The fifty feet high 13th century round tower still remains on the motte, although the inner bailey curtain wall has vanished. The entrance to the tower is on the first floor.
Cadw, open April - October
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Bronllys Castle
An early Norman castle from the 11th century with inner and outer baileys. The fifty feet high 13th century round tower still remains on the motte, although the inner bailey curtain wall has vanished. The entrance to the tower is on the first floor.
Cadw, open April - October
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in Mid and South Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The lake is famous for its coarse fishing, watersports, the afanc and has the only example of a crannog in Wales.
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Llangorse-See
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in Mid and South Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The lake is famous for its coarse fishing, watersports, the afanc and has the only example of a crannog in Wales.
Llanthony Abbey
Llanvihangel CrucorneyBrecon Basin Kanäle
Hay On Wye, the town of books (the first book town) and also hosts Hay festival, offers plenty of eating places, pubs (some with entertainment) and antique shops.
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Hay-on-Wye
Hay On Wye, the town of books (the first book town) and also hosts Hay festival, offers plenty of eating places, pubs (some with entertainment) and antique shops.
Nationales Kohlemuseum Big Pit
Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon
North StreetNational Showcaves Centre für Wales
Food scene
The Old Barn restaurant is a family run, hands on pub which allows them to give attention to detail. They serve locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed country atmosphere. Bookings only.
Opening Times: 5pm - late. They are also dog and welly friendly.
The Old Barn Inn
The Old Barn restaurant is a family run, hands on pub which allows them to give attention to detail. They serve locally sourced, seasonal food in a relaxed country atmosphere. Bookings only.
Opening Times: 5pm - late. They are also dog and welly friendly.
The Bridge End based in Talgarth, in between the Black
Mountains & The Brecon Beacons it is the perfect place to stop off for an excellent pint or
some top notch post walking grub. They are also Dog and Welly friendly.
Bridge End Inn
Bell StreetThe Bridge End based in Talgarth, in between the Black
Mountains & The Brecon Beacons it is the perfect place to stop off for an excellent pint or
some top notch post walking grub. They are also Dog and Welly friendly.
The Castle Hotel
Bronllys RoadClosest Fish and Chip shop to us
The New Gurkha Inn serves Napalese cuisine in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere with fabulous service.
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New Gurkha Inn
Bronllys RoadThe New Gurkha Inn serves Napalese cuisine in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere with fabulous service.
The family run pub is all about a good drink, great uncomplicated food and a cosy atmosphere to relax and enjoy with family and friends. They take pride in cooking with quality ingredients, locally sourced. And it’s also a takeaway.
The Cock Hotel
Church StreetThe family run pub is all about a good drink, great uncomplicated food and a cosy atmosphere to relax and enjoy with family and friends. They take pride in cooking with quality ingredients, locally sourced. And it’s also a takeaway.
The Honey Cafe with stunning views of the Black Mountains and plenty of parking offers lovely homemade food. Gluten free and Vegan menu’s available.
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Honey Cafe
The Honey Cafe with stunning views of the Black Mountains and plenty of parking offers lovely homemade food. Gluten free and Vegan menu’s available.
Lovely old fashioned cafe - beautiful inside and lined with old books to browse and buy. Really good value, delicious home-cooked food and friendly service.
The Strand Bookshop and Café
Regent Street
Lovely old fashioned cafe - beautiful inside and lined with old books to browse and buy. Really good value, delicious home-cooked food and friendly service.
The Felin Fach Griffin
Walking
The highest peak in South Wales. Now there’s a challenge!
Pen y Fan
The highest peak in South Wales. Now there’s a challenge!
Mynydd Troed
Hay Bluff
Hay Bluff overlooks the book town Hay On Wye.
The Dragons Back
Waun Fach
Walk to the highest summit of The Black Mountains - Waun Fach
Things to do
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pant RoadFishing
River Wye
On the water
Llangorse-See
Celtic Canoes
Wye Valley Canoes
Golf
Brecon Golf Club
Newton ParkKington Golf Club is the highest 18 hole golf course in England and is rated #1 course in Herefordshire
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Kington Golf Club
Bradnor Hill
Kington Golf Club is the highest 18 hole golf course in England and is rated #1 course in Herefordshire
The 5000 yards, par 68 course, utilises the natural slopes providing a challenging game of golf, a good test for experienced golfers, yet suitable for all ages ...
Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club
The 5000 yards, par 68 course, utilises the natural slopes providing a challenging game of golf, a good test for experienced golfers, yet suitable for all ages ...