"Crickhowell is an ideal centre for anyone wanting to explore
the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains."
Crickhowell - Gateway to the Black Mountains
At the foot of Table Mountain and on the banks of the river Usk lies the small village of Crickhowell (population circa 3000) founded around a Norman Castle. Crickhowell is the nearest village to Gliffaes and although small it has a fair bit to offer.
Radiating out from Crickhowell are several circular walks and Crickhowell has become one of the National Park's Mountain Bike Trail Hubs with two or three good way marked routes leading from the main car park out into the Black Mountains.
You will find a good selection of shops, cafes, pubs and a brand new (2007) tourist information centre which hosts the Crickhowell website where you can find a comprehensive listing of what is what. March 2008 saw the town get together to organise the first Crickhowell Walking Festival. 10 days of guided walks led by locals and experts alike. It is hoped this will become an annual event.
Worth a mention are the following establishments;
Webbs
A great shop full of hardware, garden tools, furniture,
white goods and beds. In fact we buy all our beds form here. Service
is second to none and prices are hard to beat.
Number 18
Fantastic Fair Trade Coffee and home made cakes. Eat in or
take away.
Cashell's
Top quality Welsh meat and cheese is their speciality. A
really good butchers.
Crickhowell Adventure Gear
All the outdoor and walking gear you will ever need and
expert advice by the rucksack full.
The Bear Hotel
An old fashioned coaching inn, great for a pint and a meal
as well.
Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1RH +44(0)1874 730 371