Crickhowell
Get to know our local area! Here you will find useful information about our closest town, Crickhowell. Crickhowell is home to lots of walking activities such as Table Mountain, a vast array of coffee shops, pubs, and restaurants all surrounded by the stunning Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains backdrop!
LOCATION
The small market town of Crickhowell is located just 4.2 miles directly down the A40 from our campsite. Crickhowell resides within the Eastern range of the Brecon Beacons National Park, just south of the Black Mountains. This beautiful, picturesque town offers ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
Driving: Crickhowell is an 8-minute drive from Cwmdu campsite. Crickhowell has a large main public pay and display car park, alongside short-stay spots located within the high street and surrounding the town.
Public Transport: The X43 bus service runs to Crickhowell. This bus doesn’t stop in Cwmdu but can be caught from Bwlch and Crickhowell but runs through to our other neighbouring town Abergavenny
Walking: If you’d like to walk to Crickhowell, view our blog with all the details about our local walks!
Cycling: Cyclists can follow the A40 which takes you straight into Crickhowell!
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Crickhowell is a scenic small town with a busy high street filled with lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Here are just a few things to do in the area:
Crickhowell Castle: Crickhowell Castle presents an idyllic spot for a family picnic, surrounded by green space, lovely views, and even a playpark! The castle isn’t large however, there is also plenty of history regarding its purpose and past within the town of Crickhowell – a perfect spot for all!
Beacon Park Boats: Boat Hire is available here, a perfect day out for all – enjoying a cruise down the Brecon-Monmouthshire canal!
Table Mountain: The Crickhowell to Table Mountain walk is a short, sharp ascent leading onto the flat-topped mountain displaying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. the route for the walk can be found here!
The River-Usk: Crickhowell Bridge stands over the stunning River-Usk. The river itself and the green fields surrounding are an ideal place to go walking and wild swimming! The Crickhowell Castle and River-Usk circular walk is a fun, family-friendly walk that covers Crickhowell alongside the scenic route of the river. Information is linked here!
Book-ish: Book-ish is located in the main high street of Crickhowell and stocks a large range of books, games, cards, and gifts for book lovers! It also includes a cafe out the back of the shop, filled with lots of cakes and lunch options!
EAT & DRINK
Crickhowell offers an array of eating and drinking opportunities! Crickhowell is filled with pubs, cafes, restaurants, and bars.
The Bear Hotel: The Bear Hotel is located at the top of the high street. It offers a large menu of hearty pub meals and also finer dining options for those interested. A perfect treat after a long day out! In the summer, you can enjoy their beer garden just at the back of the hotel! This place is dog-friendly!
The Dragon Inn: The Dragon is located at the end of Crickhowell High Street. Its bar and restaurant offer tasty food and drinks, perfect after a walk around the town!
Book-ish: Book-ish offers light lunches, hot and cold refreshments, and a large selection of delicious cakes! This cafe is also dog-friendly!
Latte-Da: Latte-Da offers a range of toasties, breakfast bites, and tasty cakes throughout the day, head over here if you fancy something sweet!
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Green Man Festival: Crickhowell is home to the annual festival of The Green Man! The Green Man festival is a huge music event with the surrounding local areas and offers lots of activities throughout the day and evening for all ages! It will run from the 17th-20th of August, celebrating its 19th year!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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If you would like to check availability for later this season, please fill in a booking form here.
For information on 2023 prices, visit our tariffs page, Click here.
For more information regarding our Glamping Pods please visit our site here.
HOLIDAY COTTAGES INFORMATION
We now have 4-holiday cottages you can book throughout the year!
Ty Ffynon Loft is a newly renovated loft apartment next door to Cwmdu Campsite in Wales. It offers stunning views from the garden, an easy walk to our local pub, and is dog friendly. Perfect for solo travelers or couples.
Efail Bach is a one-bedroom cottage, with stunning views from the garden. A large comfortable bathroom with a separate bath, and a large shower. Located right next to the campsite if you have family camping.
Efail Isaf is a three-bedroom cottage that sleeps 6 in a quaint old-blacksmiths house (Old Smithy). This house has a wonderful garden for a family BBQ or sunbathing (we do some lovely weather through the summer!). It also has a log burner for cosy nights in front of the fire.
Click Here to book a Cwmdu Holiday Cottage stay with us! You’ll find four cottages available most of the year dependent on availability.
