Within Brecon Beacons National Park
| Coordinates: | 51.883, -3.13 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 22 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
The area around Crickhowell, Cwmdu and Tretower lies in Powys, Wales, on the eastern rim of the Brecon Beacons National Park beneath the Black Mountains. The market town of Crickhowell perches by the River Usk, notable for its medieval bridge and a compact high street of independent shops, while nearby lanes thread up into dramatic hill country favoured by walkers and climbers.
Tretower preserves medieval interest with the ruins of Tretower Castle and the nearby Tretower Court, and Cwmdu is a small, community‑minded village popular with outdoor visitors. Locally the economy mixes agriculture and tourism, supported by galleries, cafés and outdoor-activity businesses, and a steady stream of visitors attracted to hillwalking, local history and seasonal community events.
NP8 1DQ, NP8 1BZ, NP8 1DL, NP8 1EF, NP8 1RU, NP8 1SL, NP8 1BE, NP8 1EY, NP8 1ST … See all