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  • Tretower Castle
    Tretower Castle
  • Crickhowell Castle
    Crickhowell Castle
  • Hay-making
    Hay-making
  • Llangattock Quarries, Daren-Cilau
    Llangattock Quarries, Daren-Cilau
  • Llangattock - view from Crickhowell
    Llangattock - view from Crickhowell
  • Tretower main-gate
    Tretower main-gate
  • Brecon-Theatre-
    Brecon-Theatre-
  • Walking Black Mts. Sugar Loaf in the distance
    Walking Black Mts. Sugar Loaf in the distance
  • Brecon Beacons summit zone
    Brecon Beacons summit zone
  • Brecon Beacons Roman Road
    Brecon Beacons Roman Road
  • Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan & Corn Ddu in foreground
    Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan & Corn Ddu in foreground
  • Tor y Foel: the best views in the National Park
    Tor y Foel: the best views in the National Park
  • Standing stone on Llangynidr moors
    Standing stone on Llangynidr moors
  • Standing stone Ystradfellte
    Standing stone Ystradfellte
  • Carmarthen Fans: Fan Hir ridge
    Carmarthen Fans: Fan Hir ridge
  • Carmarthen Fans: summit ridge. Brecon Beacons in background
    Carmarthen Fans: summit ridge. Brecon Beacons in background
  • Carreg Cennen Castle: one of the most formidable castles in Wales
    Carreg Cennen Castle: one of the most formidable castles in Wales
  • Monmouthshire - Brecon Canal: Llangynidr locks
    Monmouthshire - Brecon Canal: Llangynidr locks
  • Monmouthshire - Brecon Canal: Canoeing near Llangynidr
    Monmouthshire - Brecon Canal: Canoeing near Llangynidr
  • Cwm Clydach National Nature Reserve: the mysterious "hole in the river bed" near the Devils Bridge
    Cwm Clydach National Nature Reserve: the mysterious "hole in the river bed" near the Devils Bridge
  • Chartist Cave: Llangynidr Moors
    Chartist Cave: Llangynidr Moors
  • Waterfalls at the head of the Neath valley, Ystradfellte
    Waterfalls at the head of the Neath valley, Ystradfellte
  • Hawthorn berries
    Hawthorn berries
  • Waterfalls at the head of the Neath Valley: Clun Gwyn falls
    Waterfalls at the head of the Neath Valley: Clun Gwyn falls
  • Waterfalls near Pontneddfechan: Scwd Gwladys
    Waterfalls near Pontneddfechan: Scwd Gwladys
  • Waterfalls at the head of the Neath valley: Scwd yr Eira waterfall on the Hepste river
    Waterfalls at the head of the Neath valley: Scwd yr Eira waterfall on the Hepste river
  • The Gower Coast: Three Cliffs Bay, one of the finest beaches in Wales
    The Gower Coast: Three Cliffs Bay, one of the finest beaches in Wales
  • Llangattock: insectiverous Butterwort
    Llangattock: insectiverous Butterwort
  • Pony Trekking in Black Mountains
    Pony Trekking in Black Mountains
  • Porth yr Ogof: the Main Entrance is accessible to all
    Porth yr Ogof: the Main Entrance is accessible to all
  • The Gower Coast: Three Cliffs at dusk
    The Gower Coast: Three Cliffs at dusk
  • Dinas Rock: abseil
    Dinas Rock: abseil
  • Rowan-berries
    Rowan-berries
  • Llangattock Quarries: abseil
    Llangattock Quarries: abseil
  • Duffryn Crawnon: abseil on grass slope
    Duffryn Crawnon: abseil on grass slope
  • Table Mountain: Crickhowell beneath a blanket of fog. Sugar Loaf to the left and Blorenge on the right
    Table Mountain: Crickhowell beneath a blanket of fog. Sugar Loaf to the left and Blorenge on the right
  • A glorious Crickhowell dawn
    A glorious Crickhowell dawn
  • Name this tree which grows naturally on the crags above Llangattock
    Name this tree which grows naturally on the crags above Llangattock
  • The best home cooking in Wales: an excellent breakfast in Cwmdu Village
    The best home cooking in Wales: an excellent breakfast in Cwmdu Village
  • The Bear Hotel Crickhowell: a tasteful evening out
    The Bear Hotel Crickhowell: a tasteful evening out
  • The Red Lion in Llangynidr: take a strole along the canal and stop here for the best food in the area
    The Red Lion in Llangynidr: take a strole along the canal and stop here for the best food in the area
  • Elan Valley: the most spectacular set of reservoirs in the British Isles
    Elan Valley: the most spectacular set of reservoirs in the British Isles
  • Elan Valley, Rhayadr: no visit to Wales would be complete without a visit
    Elan Valley, Rhayadr: no visit to Wales would be complete without a visit
  • Brecon Beacons Llwyn Onn Reservoir
    Brecon Beacons Llwyn Onn Reservoir
  • Hay on Wye: bookshops for everyone. Well worth an afternoon's browse
    Hay on Wye: bookshops for everyone. Well worth an afternoon's browse
  • The Sugar Loaf in winter
    The Sugar Loaf in winter
  • Big Pit Mining Museum, Blaenavon - a 25 min drive via Govilon providing the most spectacular views of the area from the Blorenge Mountain
    Big Pit Mining Museum, Blaenavon - a 25 min drive via Govilon providing the most spectacular views of the area from the Blorenge Mountain
  • Winter Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan in centre
    Winter Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan in centre
  • Llanthony Priory ruins: 35 minute drive
    Llanthony Priory ruins: 35 minute drive
  • Llanthony Priory in winter
    Llanthony Priory in winter
  • Duffryn Crawnon viewed from Trefil: looking N towards Tor y Foel in the distance
    Duffryn Crawnon viewed from Trefil: looking N towards Tor y Foel in the distance
  • Llangattock tramroad provides easy walking and leads in to the Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve
    Llangattock tramroad provides easy walking and leads in to the Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve
  • Dan yr-Ogof: first explored by the Morgan Brothers 1912. Today there are three separate caves to be visited.
    Dan yr-Ogof: first explored by the Morgan Brothers 1912. Today there are three separate caves to be visited.
  • Llangattock escarpment - Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve: spectacular walking with several mysterious caves to view
    Llangattock escarpment - Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve: spectacular walking with several mysterious caves to view
  • Dan yr-Ogof in the Swansea Valley: a beautiful 40 minute drive through the heart of the Beacons to the premier attraction in the national park.
    Dan yr-Ogof in the Swansea Valley: a beautiful 40 minute drive through the heart of the Beacons to the premier attraction in the national park.
  • Dan yr Ogof Cloud Chamber. These caves are the most beautifully decorated in the UK. Absolutely breath-taking.
    Dan yr Ogof Cloud Chamber. These caves are the most beautifully decorated in the UK. Absolutely breath-taking.
  • Ashford Price Dan yr Ogof with a prehistoric flint axe. A veritable treasure trove of artefacts has been uncovered at this site.
    Ashford Price Dan yr Ogof with a prehistoric flint axe. A veritable treasure trove of artefacts has been uncovered at this site.
  • An Iron Age settlement reconstructed at Dan yr Ogof in the Swansea Valley. The children will love the dinasaurs, indeed this is an excellent day out for all the family.
    An Iron Age settlement reconstructed at Dan yr Ogof in the Swansea Valley. The children will love the dinasaurs, indeed this is an excellent day out for all the family.
  • Llanthony Priory winter
    Llanthony Priory winter
  • Raglan-Castle - one of the finest castles in Wales. Just a 20 minute drive.
    Raglan-Castle - one of the finest castles in Wales. Just a 20 minute drive.
  • Raglan-Castle - an exceptional site in glorious countryside
    Raglan-Castle - an exceptional site in glorious countryside
  • Sugarloaf-Vineyard: Just a 15 minute drive. A beautiful setting with an opportunity to taste fine Welsh wine
    Sugarloaf-Vineyard: Just a 15 minute drive. A beautiful setting with an opportunity to taste fine Welsh wine
  • Sugarloaf-Vineyard: Experience our local vineyard just outside Abergavenny
    Sugarloaf-Vineyard: Experience our local vineyard just outside Abergavenny
  • Cwmdu-Church just a 5 - 6 min walk from the camp site
    Cwmdu-Church just a 5 - 6 min walk from the camp site
  • A happy face "tasting" at Penderyn Distillery a 40 min drive close to the caves at Porth yr Ogof and the waterfalls
    A happy face "tasting" at Penderyn Distillery a 40 min drive close to the caves at Porth yr Ogof and the waterfalls
  • The footpath to the Beacons Way and our nearest Black Mountain summit - Pen Gloch Pibwr. You should get to the top in less than one and a half hours.
    The footpath to the Beacons Way and our nearest Black Mountain summit - Pen Gloch Pibwr. You should get to the top in less than one and a half hours.
  • Pheasant rearing areas may be viewed less than half an hours walk from the campsite.
    Pheasant rearing areas may be viewed less than half an hours walk from the campsite.
  • Superb easy ramble to the Beacons Way. This viewpoint less than 25 mins from the campsite. Brecon Beacons in the distance.
    Superb easy ramble to the Beacons Way. This viewpoint less than 25 mins from the campsite. Brecon Beacons in the distance.
  • Penderyn Distillery is a 40 min drive, close to Porth yr Ogof Caves and the waterfalls.
    Penderyn Distillery is a 40 min drive, close to Porth yr Ogof Caves and the waterfalls.
  • Penderyn Distillery is a working distillery and well worth viewing. 40 min drive near easily accessible Porth yr Ogof Caves and the waterfalls
    Penderyn Distillery is a working distillery and well worth viewing. 40 min drive near easily accessible Porth yr Ogof Caves and the waterfalls
  • Tretower view - looking towards Bwlch in the distance
    Tretower view - looking towards Bwlch in the distance
  • Penderyn Distillery: take a tour and sample the wares
    Penderyn Distillery: take a tour and sample the wares
  • Tolkein-walk-Buckland-web
    Tolkein-walk-Buckland-web
  • View of Cwmdu village and Pentir with its Iron Age hill fort, from above the camp site
    View of Cwmdu village and Pentir with its Iron Age hill fort, from above the camp site
  • Cwmdu valley, Cockit Hill and Mynydd Troed. A fine afternoon's walk from the camp site
    Cwmdu valley, Cockit Hill and Mynydd Troed. A fine afternoon's walk from the camp site
  • Waterfalls near Pontneddfechan. Sgwd Gwladys December 2010
    Waterfalls near Pontneddfechan. Sgwd Gwladys December 2010
  • Skirrid ascent. An easy 1.5 hour walk for all the family.
    Skirrid ascent. An easy 1.5 hour walk for all the family.
  • Skirrid: view to Sugar Loaf and Black Mts. Less than 15 minutes drive. Exceptional views.
    Skirrid: view to Sugar Loaf and Black Mts. Less than 15 minutes drive. Exceptional views.
  • Skirrid summit. Fabulous views in all directions. One of the very best half day walks in South Wales.
    Skirrid summit. Fabulous views in all directions. One of the very best half day walks in South Wales.
  • Syrchryd Gorge-good clean fun!
    Syrchryd Gorge-good clean fun!
  • Crickhowell: Relax in-Bull-Pit-Meadow
    Crickhowell: Relax in-Bull-Pit-Meadow
  • Crickhowell-Bridge-Street
    Crickhowell-Bridge-Street
  • Crickhowell-bank holiday-colour
    Crickhowell-bank holiday-colour
  • Crickhowell: strole and relax in Bullpit-Meadow
    Crickhowell: strole and relax in Bullpit-Meadow
  • Cwmdu-campsite-offers plenty of space for tents and caravans
    Cwmdu-campsite-offers plenty of space for tents and caravans
  • Cwmdu-Church: Ancient stone with latin inscription dates back to the post Roman era
    Cwmdu-Church: Ancient stone with latin inscription dates back to the post Roman era
  • Cwmdu: Pen-y-Gaer-Roman-fort lies 1 mile away from the campsite
    Cwmdu: Pen-y-Gaer-Roman-fort lies 1 mile away from the campsite
  • Flowers in May - Forest of Dean. 40 minute drive
    Flowers in May - Forest of Dean. 40 minute drive
  • Cwmdu Church: filming the inaugural walk of "Bwlch With Fortitude"
    Cwmdu Church: filming the inaugural walk of "Bwlch With Fortitude"
  • Bwlch: New-Inn Public House presents an excellent stopping off point on the 7.5 mile walk "Bwlch With Fortitude" - suitable for just about all comers. The walk takes in a triangular route joining the villages of Cwmdu, Tretower and Bwlch.
    Bwlch: New-Inn Public House presents an excellent stopping off point on the 7.5 mile walk "Bwlch With Fortitude" - suitable for just about all comers. The walk takes in a triangular route joining the villages of Cwmdu, Tretower and Bwlch.
  • Cwmdu Church: storytelling at the inaugural walk "Bwlch With Fortitude".
    Cwmdu Church: storytelling at the inaugural walk "Bwlch With Fortitude".
  • View directly above Cwmdu Caravan and camp site. Looking towards the Brecon Beacons in the distance
    View directly above Cwmdu Caravan and camp site. Looking towards the Brecon Beacons in the distance
  • Crickhowell-Bluebell-wood lies just 1 mile out of town. Follow the road up Standard Street towards Llangenny.
    Crickhowell-Bluebell-wood lies just 1 mile out of town. Follow the road up Standard Street towards Llangenny.
  • Buckland-Hill-guided-walk-to introduce the author J.R.Tolkein and his association with the area. Mynydd Llangorse and Cwmdu in the background.
    Buckland-Hill-guided-walk-to introduce the author J.R.Tolkein and his association with the area. Mynydd Llangorse and Cwmdu in the background.
  • Tolkein map to show Crickhollow in the Shire
    Tolkein map to show Crickhollow in the Shire
  • Buckland-Hill-Tolkein-talk. Sugar Loaf mountain visible in the distance and the village of Llangynidr close by in the Usk Valley.
    Buckland-Hill-Tolkein-talk. Sugar Loaf mountain visible in the distance and the village of Llangynidr close by in the Usk Valley.
  • Tolkein-on-Buckland-Hill: A guided walk to outline Tolkein's strong association with the area.
    Tolkein-on-Buckland-Hill: A guided walk to outline Tolkein's strong association with the area.
  • New-Inn on Bwlch - starting point for several walks. Its an hour's walk from the campsite or a 5-10 minute drive.
    New-Inn on Bwlch - starting point for several walks. Its an hour's walk from the campsite or a 5-10 minute drive.
  • Tolkein-map: Crickhollow (shaded) takes its name from our beautiful town Crickhowell, a five minute drive from the campsite.
    Tolkein-map: Crickhollow (shaded) takes its name from our beautiful town Crickhowell, a five minute drive from the campsite.
  • Buckland-House. 10 minute drive.The Allt Hill behind is a fine walk. Was this inspiration for J.R. Tolkein?
    Buckland-House. 10 minute drive.The Allt Hill behind is a fine walk. Was this inspiration for J.R. Tolkein?
  • Big-Pit-wheel at the World heritage Site, Blaenavon, is deffinitely NOT a place to miss. The tour is FREE and absolutely amazing. Everytime we go it seems to be even better than before.
    Big-Pit-wheel at the World heritage Site, Blaenavon, is deffinitely NOT a place to miss. The tour is FREE and absolutely amazing. Everytime we go it seems to be even better than before.
  • Canal-lock-Llangynidr 3 miles from the campsite. Always interesting especially the flight of 3 consecutive locks on the upper side of the village
    Canal-lock-Llangynidr 3 miles from the campsite. Always interesting especially the flight of 3 consecutive locks on the upper side of the village
  • Monmouthshire & Brecon canal Llangynidr-Lock: beautiful at all times of the year
    Monmouthshire & Brecon canal Llangynidr-Lock: beautiful at all times of the year
  • The-counting-House-Talybont: a curiosty adjacent to the canal
    The-counting-House-Talybont: a curiosty adjacent to the canal
  • View-from-Tor-y-Foel: the very best views of the Brecon Beacons to the west and in the other direction towards the Cwmdu campsite and the Black Mts
    View-from-Tor-y-Foel: the very best views of the Brecon Beacons to the west and in the other direction towards the Cwmdu campsite and the Black Mts
  • Llangynidr-Bridge: less than 3 miles from the campsite; its just lovely scenery
    Llangynidr-Bridge: less than 3 miles from the campsite; its just lovely scenery
  • Monmouthshire and Brecon canal lock just upstream from the Coach and Horses public house at Llangynidr
    Monmouthshire and Brecon canal lock just upstream from the Coach and Horses public house at Llangynidr
  • Monmouthshire and Brecon canal-lock-Llangynidr is just 3 miles from the campsite, a great area for a relaxing walk and a drink
    Monmouthshire and Brecon canal-lock-Llangynidr is just 3 miles from the campsite, a great area for a relaxing walk and a drink