Brecon Beacons Tourism

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Talgarth & Llangorse

Talgarth & Llangorse sit south and east of Brecon and offer a range of activities and places to explore.

Talgarth is a small market town renowned for the friendliness of its people, remains a place where long forgotten values and unspoiled surroundings are part of everyday life. Situated at the foot of the Black Mountains on the only route through the hills the town is well placed for discovering both these more eastern hills as well as the broader Brecon Beacons.

Talgarth is surrounded by both exhilerating mountain biking and first class outdoor activity centres, as well as being home to the only gliding club in the Brecon Beacons. Situated only two miles from the river Wye visitors can also canoe all year with canoe hire available locally.

Talgarth literally means end of the hills. The old town with its narrow streets and 19th Century architecture has many historic associations. The towns square, where markets were once held, is dominated by its Victorian Town Hall.

Ennig and Ellwye, two clear swift streams, flow through the town from the magnificent backdrop of the Black Mountains, forming a picturesque series of waterfalls as they wind their way to meet the River Wye.

Turn almost any corner and you will be rewarded by reminders of the town's historic past - and glimpses of the majestic Brecon Beacons on the horizon.

Guarding the river crossing, the 13th Century Tower Bridge crosses the Ennig in the town centre. A place of high strategic value in those times, it was guarded by the medieval Tower House (now the Tourist Information Centre). Only one other in Mid Wales is similar.

Bronllys Castle, one of many castles in border country, has a well preserved Norman keep and was originally a fortress protected by a ring of walled towers.

The 15th Century Parish church of St. Gwendolines, has strong links with Howell Harris, who was an influential figure in the establishment of Welsh Methodism. In the nearby village of Trefecca is the Howell Harris college and museum. He died in 1773 and has a memorial stone in the churchyard of St. Gwendolines.

Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve and waterfalls on the outskirts of Talgarth provide a gentle walk through shady woodland. Follow the geology trail explaining the environment of 400 million years ago or keep an eye open for tawny owls, bats, badgers, foxes and otters.

On the hill above Talgarth is the Black Mountain Gliding Club where you can treat yourself or a friend to a trial lesson and enjoy a scenic introduction to gliding high over the spectacular Welsh mountains with fully qualified Gliding Instructors.

Close to Talgarth is Llangorse with it's magnificant lake offering sailing and wind sailing and the opportunity to hire rowing boats.

Also at Llangorse is the nationally acclaimed indoor climbing centre.

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