Spring 2026...
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Reserve
Craig-Cerrig-gleisiad a Fan Frynych lies in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and dramatically illustrates – on a huge scale – the glacial processes that carved the shape of this fantastic landscape.
The reserve itself is an upland area of steep sided crags, sharp escarpments, huge lumpy moraines and a large shady north-facing cwm. These steep slopes are welcome refuges for communities of arctic-alpine plants and some rare birds, while there are also a variety of smaller habitats within the upland.
The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, as a great many archaeological remains lay testament to – including an Iron Age village and a Roman road and tollhouse. Many of these are scheduled ancient monuments.
The reserve is actively managed by allowing grazing cattle and sheep to roam and roll, which helps control bracken levels.
Other things to do...
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales’ Premier Award Winning Indoor and Outdoor activity centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons Park Society walks
Take a Walk in the Park! As a part of its annual programme of activities the Society organises guided walks in or close to the National Park every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Tretower Court and Castle
Visit two wonders in one at this historic castle tower and medieval court housing 900 years of history in its grounds. At a mere seven minute drive from Crickhowell, this historic site is not one to be missed
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
The canal passes just a mile from Crickhowell, skirting the edge of Llangattock village on the opposite side of the River Usk. The canal is one of the most picturesque of the UK’s leisure waterways, flowing peacefully through stunning scenery and close to nature
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales’ Premier Award Winning Indoor and Outdoor activity centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, Mid Wales!
Tretower Court & Castle
Tretower Court & Castle, just 5 klms/3 miles north-west of Crickhowell, has been a site of occupation for 900 years. The older castle ruin stands in the grounds of the court, home to the influential Vaughan family
Cwmyoy Church
The leaning church of the Black Mountains – even the tower leans more than the leaning tower of Pisa!
Kevin Walker Mountain Activities
Kevin Walker has been running navigation and hill-skills courses from Crickhowell since 1978, and offers a warm, Welsh welcome
Black Mountain Adventure
At Black Mountain Adventure we specialise in a wide range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, gorge walking and many more
Beacon Park Boats
Hire a luxury electric boat or Canadian canoe for the day, half-day or by the hour from the terminus of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
How to get here...
Registered charity number: 1106479, company limited by guarantee: 4668297 how to get here
The CRiC Centre
Beaufort Street
Crickhowell
Powys NP8 1BN
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