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The area is renowned for it's scenic beauty ... |
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... and opportunities exist for most outdoor activities: walking, climbing, cycling, mountain-biking, pot-holing, pony trekking, gliding, hand-gliding, together with the full range of water sports in the reservoirs and rivers of the area. The magical and tranquil lake of Llangorse (the largest natural lake in Wales) lies three miles to the west. The river Wye is only three miles to the east at Glassbury while the river Usk lies six miles to the west at Brecon.
Talgarth itself, is one of the five Brecon Beacons National Park designated cycle hubs with five routes, all of which start within 50 metres of our accommodation. They are suitable for both beginners and the more experienced bikers, whether you prefer to ride or carry your bike, this is the place for you! Talgarth also proudly boasts it's very own nature reserve at Pwll-y-Wrach. On a leisurely stroll through the woods, you can absorb the calming influence and listen to the gentle running water of the river Enneg. You will find a variety of wildlife, including otters, badgers and birds. Look out for our very own pair of nesting red kites. At your desination, you can marvel at the forty foot waterfall. Dip your toes in and cool off, shut your eyes and let the world and its troubles pass you by. For those of you who prefer to take life a little easier, perhaps a visit to Offa's Dyke or one of the many castles of Mid Wales and the marches. The abbey's at Llanthony Llanthony and Tintern are mystical places and are well worth a visit. If you are interested in a more recent history, then why not visit the industrial towns of Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenavon. The latter, awarded World Heritage Status in 2001, offers you the opportunity to experience the working and living conditions that people had to endure at the turn of 20th Century. In late 2008, BBC Wales commissioned the second of their fly on the wall series Coal House, following three families sent back to 1944. They have to cope with the living, working and social conditions during the Second World War. Compulsive viewing again! In need of some compulsive listening? Stephen sings with the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir.Why not accompany him to one of their rehearsals on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm and experience the real welcome in the hillside for yourself. What ever your requirements, we are able to cater for and offer a full range of organized activity and sight seeing breaks. Castle and choir tours are our specialty. We are situated mid way between the historic cathedral town of Brecon and the border town of Hay on Wye. Brecon has it's jazz festival, new theatre, and canal side attractions, while Hay is internationally renowned for it's second hand book shop's, and its literary/film festival. From art to agriculture, beer to Brecon Jazz, Mid Wales plays host to a huge variety of festivals every year, why not make a visit to..... *Crickhowell Walking Festival 27th February-6th March 2010 * Talgarth Harley Davidson Festival May Bank Holiday Weekend 2010 * Guardian Hay Festival 27th May-6th June 2010 * Llanidloes Fancy Dress festival TBA * Royal Welsh Show 19th-22nd July 2010 * Brecon Jazz Festival 6th 7th and 8th August 2010 * Green Man Festival 20th 21st and 22nd August 2010 * Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival August 2010 TBA * Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains 28th and 29th August 2010 * Llanwrtyd Wells Bog Snorkelling Festival 29th August 2010 * Abergavenny Food Festival 18th and 19th September 2010 * Brecon Beacons Food Festival 26th June 2010 Good road links provide access to Cardiff and south east Wales via the A470 to the south and Llandrindod Wells and many of Mid Wales market towns via the A470 to the North. Hereford and the Midlands are reached by the A40 to the east and west Wales and the coast via the A40 to the west. Access to Talgarth from Crickhowell and Abergavenny via the A479 via the Talgarth Brollys Bypass/Relief Llink Road. Go to our How to Find Us page for interactive maps and transportation help. |
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