Welcome to Abergavenny South Wales UK
An ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny has much to offer tourists - a blend of old and new, with activities and things to do to suit young and old alike. A visit to Abergavenny can really feel like a break away from it all - you can almost feel time slowing down as you unwind and take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery of the Usk valley.
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A40 Brecon to Abergavenny video 1
In this video, the first of two, we take the A40 from Brecon to Abergavenny.
Brecon Beacon's National Park, South Wales, Visit Britain - Unravel Travel TV
Brecon Beacon's National Park in South Wales covers five hundred and nineteen square miles and is of course centered on the Brecon Beacon range of hills. The park was established in 1957 and it straddles some of the finest landscapes in the British Isles; with wild hills, lakes and water falls to explore. But to many visitors it's the park's remoteness which is its greatest charm, it's a real taste of the great outdoors. Recently the western half of the park has been designated a Geopark -- a place renowned for its geology. There are only half a dozen of these Geoparks in the whole of United Kingdom. Mining here was once an economic mainstay. Iron and coal were taken from these hills to help fire the industrial revolution. A feature of the Geopark are its waterfalls, but not all are above ground. This one which falls for forty feet is actually five hundred feet beneath the surface in a complex of caves at Dan-yr-Ogof. One of the caves is called 'Cathedral Cave' a truly massive cavern. These caves formed through the erosion of limestone by water over centuries. At one stage this systems of caves was totally filled by water. Once the water level fell and the cave was filled with air formations like stalactites and stalagmites began forming within the caves. The caves are an important feature of the geo park and are a must see on a trip to the Brecon Beacons. The life size model dinosaurs on the surrounding hillsides add an extra dimension to a visit here. The models help to explain in dinosaurs terms how geological time evolves and how that in turn shaped the landscape we see today. They seem right at home in the rugged beauty of this unique National Park of the Brecon Beacons.
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Town Centre, Brecon, Wales
Video of Brecon Town Centre.
“Visit Abergavenny The Gateway to Wales” promotional video
Enjoy our Visit Abergavenny promotional video, visit visitabergavenny.co.uk for more information. This project has been funded by the EU’s Interreg IVB NWE programme together with the Welsh Government’s Targeted Match Funding programme. For more information
Ostern in Wales: Überfahrt mit DFDS, Destow Hidden Gardens und Abergavenny
Zurück nach Wales! Diesmal dient der Westfalia nur zur Anreise, denn wir planen etwas ganz Besonderes... in diesem ersten Teil nehmen wir Euch mit auf die 2-tägige Anreise. Zuerst geht es mit der Fähre von Dünkirchen nach Dover, danach besuchen wir geheime Gärten und schöne Städtchen im Brecon Beacons Nationalpark.
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Adventure Britain - River Mellte Brecon Beacons in Flood
- This is a video taken during our adventure walk on 5th August 2013. It was taken around the area known as waterfall country situated on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. You see the world famous waterfalls as you've never seen them before - in flood and what an awesome site and sound they make!
In fact Sgwd Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Clun Gwyn Isaf, Sgwd y Pannwr and Sgwd y Eira are all difficult to recognise given the amount of water flowing over them.
This is where we do many of outdoor activities including canyoning, caving and adventure walks. adventurebritain.com
UK News Event : Snowfall, Winter 2013 : Sugar Loaf Mountain, near Abergavenny in South Wales
Video/Movie clip recorded in the hills around Abergavenny, South Wales, UK in January 2013.
Early January saw quite a heavy snowfall of about 9-12 inches, so made the most of the lovely 'winter wonderland' scenery with a hike up the Sugar Loaf, a 600m/2000ft Hill/Mountain just 3-4 miles from the small market town of Abergavenny.
As can be seen in the clip, the weather was a bit cloudy and misty for most of the morning ... but luckily it became lovely and clear when I made the summit later in the afternoon.
Goytre Wharf Canal and Woodland Tourist Destination, near Abergavenny, South Wales.
Goytre Wharf is a very picturesque place with the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal running through it. There's long walks via the canal and wooded areas to explore. Canal boats can also be hired.
Rural Alliances in the Brecon Beacons
Watch our latest video showing the huge impact and success of the Rural Alliances project in the Brecon Beacons.
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has been the Lead Partner in the Rural Alliances Project – co-funded by the European Rural Development Fund’s INTERREG IVB NWE Programme – and has involved 12 partners from five different countries, working together to find joint solutions for the challenges that they all face as a result of changing demographics, changing lifestyles and diminishing public services in rural areas across North West Europe. The European funding has enabled the partners to learn from each other and test ideas for what might help the communities within the project to become even stronger. The concept of the Rural Alliances project is based on the formation of groups made up of enterprises and community members, whose joint efforts will invigorate their rural communities. These could be green energy projects, festivals and events, activity or other art-related tourism.
Abergavenny
A quick video showcase of the Welsh market town Abergavenny
Abergavenny is An ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny has much to offer tourists - a blend of old and new, with activities and things to do, to suit young and old alike. A visit to Abergavenny can really feel like a break away from it all - you can almost feel time slowing down as you unwind and take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery of the Usk valley.
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Places to see in ( Crickhowell - UK )
Places to see in ( Crickhowell - UK )
Crickhowell is a small town in southeastern Powys, Wales. It lies on the A40 between Abergavenny and Brecon. The name Crickhowell is taken from that of the nearby Iron Age hill fort of Crug Hywel above the town, the Welsh language name being anglicised by map-makers and local English-speaking people. The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Many public services in Crickhowell are provided by Powys County Council and to a lesser extent by Crickhowell Town Council. Planning matters fall to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. There are two schools – primary and secondary – which act as a central point for a large catchment area. There is some light industry on the outskirts of Crickhowell at the Elvicta Industrial Estate. The town centre includes a variety of traditional businesses, many of which are family owned. Other facilities in Crickhowell include a library, two play areas, public toilets and the CRiC building, which houses a tourist information centre, an internet cafe, an art gallery and a local history archive. There are a number of pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels, such as The Bear hotel and The Dragon.
There are also several churches in Crickhowell including St Edmund's Church which holds a service every Sunday, a baptist church, an evangelical church and a Catholic church. Crickhowell & Penmyarth Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in 1897 and played on a course at Glanusk Park. The club and course disappeared in the late 1960
Today, Crickhowell is a popular tourist destination. In 2005 a Tourist Information centre was built in the centre of town and during summer the town is notably busier. Most people visit Crickhowell to see the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, and maybe enjoy some mountain-biking, camping, hillwalking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, hang-gliding, caravanning or simply tour the area by car staying at Bed-and-breakfasts. The Green Man Festival takes place annually in mid-August at nearby Glanusk Park.
Notable features in Crickhowell include the seventeenth-century stone bridge over the River Usk with its odd arches (twelve on one side, thirteen on the other) and its seat built into the walls, the 14th-century parish church of St Edmund, and the ruins of Crickhowell Castle on the green tump beside the A40 Brecon to Abergavenny road. Crickhowell High School is a secondary school with approximately 700 pupils. In 2000, it was ranked 77th in Wales in terms of its GCSE results (based on 5 GCSEs, grades A–C). Since then, the school's exam results have improved dramatically and according to the latest inspection report by Estyn the pass rate has risen to 72%, which means the school is now ranked in equal 19th place, or in the top 10% in Wales behind St Albans RC high school in Pontypool. It is also the best performing secondary school in Powys (2014 GCSE results). In a recent school standings by the Welsh Government Crickhowell High School was placed in the green category the highest category.
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Hiking South Wales - Brecon Beacons| Drone footage 4K
After hiking my first mountain Snowdon in Wales last year I truly understood the amazing experience that is being on top of a mountain, so decided to do another one this year, since we had already conquered the tallest mountain England and Wales, we decided to do all the peaks in Brecon Beacons including the tallest Pen y Fan which was an amazing experience.
It took us 6 and a half hours complete the whole journey if you would like to see the route we have taken check out below on my Strava profile.
Distance: 15.12 km
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The Farmers Arms, Abergavenny, United Kingdom - Amazing Place
The Farmers Arms - Special club price! -
Situated in rural Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales, The Farmers Arms boasts a pub restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and easy access to the Welsh countryside. Guests can reach Brecon Beacons National Park in 5 minutes by car.
A Good Night's Sleep
Each room at The Farmers Arms features a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.
Wining & Dining
A hearty breakfast, made of locally sourced ingredients, is served by prior arrangement. Guests can enjoy the comfortable smart bar and the varied menu that includes pie of the day, hand-cut triple-cooked chips, a vegetarian Mediterranean pasta or 'doorstop' sandwiches.
In and Around the Area
Abergavenny attractions include the Castle Museum, St Mary's Church and the Priory Centre with its magnificent Abergavenny Tapestry - all of which are only 5 minutes walk from The Farmers Arms. Cardiff is 40 miles from the property and Newport, featuring the National Roman Legion Museum, is 35 minutes’ drive away.
Sunday 15th September 2019 Back home from Abergavenny.
The end of the Sunday Biker meet-up at Abergavenny. The final return back to Hereford and all its traffic! A wonderful, sunny day out, which turned rather dull at the end, but the rain held off until I got home!
Places to see in ( Brecon - UK )
Places to see in ( Brecon - UK )
Brecon, archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales. Historically it was the county town of Brecknockshire; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of the County of Powys, it remains an important local centre. Brecon is the third-largest town in Powys, after Newtown and Ystradgynlais. It lies north of the Brecon Beacons mountain range, but is just within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The west end of Brecon has a small industrial area, and recent years have seen the cattle market moved from the centre of the town to this area, with markets held several times a week. Brecon has primary schools, with a secondary school and further education college (Coleg Powys) on the northern edge of the town. The town is home to Christ College, the oldest school in Wales.
Brecon is located near where the east-west A40 (Monmouth-Carmarthen-Fishguard) meets the north-south A470 (Cardiff-Merthyr Tydfil-Llandudno). The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal runs for 35 miles (56 km) between Brecon and Pontnewydd, Cwmbran.
The Usk Bridge in Brecon, Powys, Wales is the town's oldest route over the River Usk. The river was fordable at Brecon and the date of construction of the original bridge here is uncertain.The Hereford, Hay and Brecon Railway was opened gradually from Hereford towards Brecon.
Alot to see in ( Brecon - UK ) such as :
Brecon Beacons and National Park Visitor Centre (also known as the Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre)
Brecon Cathedral, the seat of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon
St. Mary's Church, Brecon
Brecon Jazz Festival
Brecknock Museum
South Wales Borderers Museum
Theatr Brycheiniog (Brecon Theatre)
Christ College, Brecon
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BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK & MOUNTAIN RAILWAY | WALES - UK
BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK & MOUNTAIN RAILWAY (WALES - UK)
The Brecon Beacons National Park was established in 1957. It was one of the first ten national parks to be created in Britain. The intention was to safeguard their beautiful, rough and dramatic landscapes, considered a priceless national asset.
Established in 1957, the Brecon Beacons National Park is the youngest of the three national parks in Wales. The other two Welsh national parks, Snowdonia and the Pembrokeshire Coast, were created earlier in the 1950s, along with important English national parks such as the Peak District, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.
In 1965, the National Trust became the landowner of much of the common land in the Central Beacons, paving the way for the park’s development as a conservation area and tourist destination.
The National Park Authority later acquired other important tracts of land.
In 2000, the area around Blaenavon was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its significance in the production of iron and coal in the 19th century.
In 2005, Fforest Fawr became the first UNESCO European Geopark in Wales and in 2013, the night sky above the Brecon Beacons was granted special protection when the park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve.
HOW TO GET HERE
By public transport :To look up public transport routes and timetables, contact Traveline Cymru (tel 0871 200 22 33, traveline-cymru.info).
Train : There are hourly direct trains to Abergavenny on the Cardiff-Manchester line, and good connections from other cities.
There are trains to Merthyr Tydfil from Cardiff and Pontypridd every half hour, taking one hour.
Llandovery is on the Heart of Wales line, with trains from Llanelli, Swansea and Shrewsbury four times a day.
For timetables and fares, contact National Rail Enquiries (tel 08457 484950, nationalrail.co.uk). Book ahead for the cheapest tickets.
Coach: Coach travellers can get to Abergavenny, Cardiff, Neath or Swansea with National Express (nationalexpress.com) or to Cardiff or Swansea with Megabus (megabus.com). Both these companies will carry bikes if packed in boxes, bags or cases.
Bus: It’s easy to travel to the Brecon Beacons National Park from South Wales and Hereford by bus.
Regular services run to our National Park daily. The T4 runs from Cardiff to Newtown via Brecon. The T6 runs from Swansea to Brecon.
The X55 Cymru Clipper service from Swansea and Neath now runs to Pontneddfechan, serving both the Angel Inn and Dinas Rock, providing easy access to Waterfall Country
By car :The Brecon Beacons National Park is within easy reach of the M4, M50 and A40.
For directions and an estimate of your journey time, search the AA journey planner (theaa.com/route-planner).
Brecon Beacons with Brian Blessed
Narrated by Brian Blessed, a whirlwind tour of the activities, geology and history of the Brecon Beacons National Park - all helped by stunning aerial footage and jib/crane shots.
Greentraveller's Guide to Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages, Wales
We visited these wonderful farm cottages in the summer of 2012, interviewed the owner and heard how this accommodation provides guests with a connection to the local landscape.
BBC iPlayer - Iolos Brecon Beacons: Summer - BBC Documentary 2016
Iolo's Brecon Beacons - 3. Summer It's the busy summer season. A fox family is playing below the Carmarthen Fans, lizards bask in the sun on limestone . Bad Dads' Army: The Hatton.
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Iolo Williams explores the magic of the Brecon Beacons over the seasons in this stunning new series. He braves a blizzard on the high peaks, yet the lowlands can still be sunny. On the snowy.