The Old Chapel Guidebook
Sightseeing
Llyswen
Our village has 2 pubs, a cafe and a local shop and is walkable to the river Wye.
Great castle 10 minutes drivefrom the Chapel with super views from the top.
Combine with a visit to Talgarth
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Bronllys Castle
Great castle 10 minutes drivefrom the Chapel with super views from the top.
Combine with a visit to Talgarth
Small nature reserve 10 minutes away with spectacular views of the entire Brecon Beacons on a clear day
Brechfa Pool
Small nature reserve 10 minutes away with spectacular views of the entire Brecon Beacons on a clear day
Brecon Town centre with jazz and food festivals and a canal and cathedral are worth a visit.
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Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseBrecon Town centre with jazz and food festivals and a canal and cathedral are worth a visit.
Great for a canal cruise or self drive boat available at Brecon canal basin or just a walk
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Brecon Basin kanali
Great for a canal cruise or self drive boat available at Brecon canal basin or just a walk
The National
Park within 2 miles at Talgarth has superb scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkThe National
Park within 2 miles at Talgarth has superb scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities
Talgarth
Great village to explore in the National
Park
Hay is a must visit with its book and antique shops, access to the Wye and gray places to eat.
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Hay-on-Wye Tourist Information Bureau
Oxford RoadHay is a must visit with its book and antique shops, access to the Wye and gray places to eat.
Car park for Hay Bluff
Great walk to the tip of the Bluff if you are pretty fit!
Highest road pass in Wales between Hay on Wye and Llanthony Priory (below) is spectacular
Gospel Pass
Highest road pass in Wales between Hay on Wye and Llanthony Priory (below) is spectacular
Historic monument with nearby walls and a characterful pub in the grounds
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Llanthony Priory
Historic monument with nearby walls and a characterful pub in the grounds
Wyeside Arts Centre
Castle StreetBuilth Wells Market town town on the river Wye
Lovely town with lots of independent shops and foodie places
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Crickhowell Castle
High StreetLovely town with lots of independent shops and foodie places
Near Crickhowell which is also worth a visit
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Near Crickhowell which is also worth a visit
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Superb network of reservoirs
Vodopad Henrhyd
Dol Henrhyd30m waterfall
and walk
Food Scene
Griffin Inn
Walkable from the Chapel
in the centre of Llyswen
Wye Knot Stop
Walkable and open for breakfast
The Three Horseshoes Inn
Gastro pub at Groesffordd near Brecon
Great place for quality food at Glasbury on the way to or from Hay on Wye
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Foyles of Glasbury
B4350Great place for quality food at Glasbury on the way to or from Hay on Wye
Honey Cafe
Great local place at Bronllys for Tex/Mex influenced meals
hop in beer and gin
Super Tapas restaurant in Brecon with 60+ Gins plus numerous real ales available
Restaurant 5 minutes away on the road to Builth for a special occasion (££££)
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Llangoed Hall Hotel
Restaurant 5 minutes away on the road to Builth for a special occasion (££££)
Voted the best garden centre in the UK and has a restaurant and deli area is 10 mins away at Three Cocks
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Old Railway Line Garden Centre
Voted the best garden centre in the UK and has a restaurant and deli area is 10 mins away at Three Cocks
Local Gastro pub 10
Mins away at Felin Fach. Booking is essential.
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The Felin Fach Griffin
Local Gastro pub 10
Mins away at Felin Fach. Booking is essential.
Award winning burgers and cocktails with a stunning view of the Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan
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HILLS
Hay RoadAward winning burgers and cocktails with a stunning view of the Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan
Hidden away gem
In Hay. Really friendly staff and great food.
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The Old Black Lion
26 Lion StHidden away gem
In Hay. Really friendly staff and great food.
Hay Deli
41 Lion StTop quality Deli in Hay on Wye.
Tomatitos Tapas Bar
38 Lion StGreat Tapas in the heart of Hay on Wye open from 4pm
Chapters Restaurant
Lion StreetSuperb restaurant in Hay on Wye open evenings
Great food. Maybe stop off after a visit to the Penderyn distillery (see below) or local Waterfalls
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The Red Lion Inn, Penderyn
Church RoadGreat food. Maybe stop off after a visit to the Penderyn distillery (see below) or local Waterfalls
The Gaff
Unit 4 Lion StExclusive tapas restaurant in Abergavenny
Rhydspence Inn
Great place just over the border in England near Hay on Wye
Local shop just over the Wye half a mile away. Great start for a walk on the Wye Valley trail.
Boughrood Stores
Local shop just over the Wye half a mile away. Great start for a walk on the Wye Valley trail.
Co-op Food - Talgarth
Local supermarket nearer than Brecon or Hay on Wye
Offering wine tasting, sharing platters and toasted sandwiches
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Sugarloaf Vineyards
Pentre LaneOffering wine tasting, sharing platters and toasted sandwiches
Farm shop between Brecon and Crickhowell with Deer roaming
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Welsh Venison Centre
Farm shop between Brecon and Crickhowell with Deer roaming
Activity
Hire a day boat or take a trip on an organised narrowboat cruise from Brecon canal basin
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Dragonfly cruises and dayboats
Canal RoadHire a day boat or take a trip on an organised narrowboat cruise from Brecon canal basin
Largest natural
Lake in Wales with lots of water sports and fishing
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Llangorse jezero
Largest natural
Lake in Wales with lots of water sports and fishing
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Great for climbing and horse riding
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
Local Horse Riding and Pony Trekking
Pen-y-Fan
The highest peak in South Wales and great for walkers
Great visitor experience and follow up with a meal at the Red Lion pub in the same village
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenGreat visitor experience and follow up with a meal at the Red Lion pub in the same village
Nacionalni centar Showcaves za Wales
Spectacular caves, dinosaurs and more
Brecon planinska željeznica
Pontsticill RoadGreat steam trip through the Brecon Beacons
Nacionalni muzej ugljena Big Pit
National
Coal museum of Wales
Celtic Canoes
5 miles away at Glasbury
Cantref - Adventure Farm
Great for youngsters and families
Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetGreat trip for families
Vodopad Henrhyd
Dol HenrhydGreat walk to a 30m waterfall
Devils Bridge Car Park
Steam railway to Aberystwyth
Food scene
Casa bianca Whitney on wye
Great italian at a Toll Bridge on the Wye at Whitney. Booking essential.