Crickhowell
Crickhowell (Welsh: Crug Hywel, Crughywel, or Crucywel) is a small town in Powys, North Wales. The name Crickhowell is taken from that of the nearby Iron Age hill fort of Crug Hywel above the town. The town has a population of around 2,800 people.
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.
Get in
On the A40 between Abergavenny (which is the closest rail station) and Brecon.
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.
Get around
See
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Crickhowell Castle. Remains of castle
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Crickhowell Bridge. 128 metres (420 ft) 18th century bridge, longest stone bridge in Wales
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Tretower Castle, Tretower. remains of small castle and keep
Do
Buy
Eat
- 🌍 The Dragon Inn Crickhowell, 47 High St, ☎ +44 1873 810362.
Drink
Sleep
- Cae y Rhedyn, Cae y Rhedyn, Twyn Pandy (Near the village of Llangynidir.), ☎ +44 1874 730432, e-mail: despreece@llangynidr.com. A 4* self contained unit. 7 nights from £320.
- 🌍 The Bear Hotel, High St, ☎ +44 1873 810408.
Connect
Go next
| Routes through Crickhowell |
| Llandovery ← Brecon ← | NW  |
→ Abergavenny → Monmouth/Newport |