Talybont & the Usk Valley
The pretty village of Talybont has The River Usk and the Brecon and Monmouth canal running through it and the Talybont Reservoir close-by. It is an area of great natural beauty which offers the visitor way-marked walks, cycle trails including the Taff Trail which provides peaceful cycling with spectacular views, bird watching, fishing, boating and canoeing.
The footpaths from the village offer gateways onto superb high level routes across the Brecon Beacon hills and mountains. The main route out of the village is the Brinore Tramroad, which runs for 8 miles (13 km). Built and operational from 1815 there are historical remains of its historical past including limekilns and the tramroad remains themselves. Its route passes through the dramatic and scenic valleys of Talybont and Dyffryn Crawnon before reaching the uplands of Trefil mountain.
The village has busy pubs that offer food, local beers and live music.
Talybont Post Office, Stores and Cafe (01874 676663) open 7 days but closes 1pm on Sunday – Fishing permits available here.
Ashford House (01874-676271) – Garden to visit April to Sept on Tuesdays 2pm-6pm
20 minutes from Talybont
Several hill tops bear visible remains of Iron Age settlements (Allt yr Esgair) and remnants of Bronze Age burials sites can be found on the high peaks (Cairn Pica).
At the head of the forest next to the Talybont Reservoir are the waterfalls of Blaen-y-glyn.
Cambrian Cruisers, Pencelli (01874 665315) - Canal Boat Hire
Royal Oak, Pencelli (01874 665396)
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