Crickhowell (Welsh: Crug Hywel, Crughywel, or Crucywel) is a small town in Powys, Wales. The name Crickhowell is taken from that of the nearby Iron Age hill fort of Crug Hywel above the town. The town has a population of around 2,800 people.
Today, Crickhowell is a popular tourist destination. In 2005 a Tourist Information centre was built in the centre of town and during summer the town is notably busier. Most people visit Crickhowell to see the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, and maybe enjoy some mountain-biking, camping, hillwalking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, hang-gliding, caravanning or simply tour the area by car staying at Bed-and-breakfasts.
Get in
On the A40 between Abergavenny (which is the closest rail station) and Brecon.
The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Get around
See
- Crickhowell Castle, 51.8574°, -3.13782°. Remains of castle 2016-10-07
- Crickhowell Bridge, 51.8565°, -3.142°. 128 metres (420 ft) 18th century bridge, longest stone bridge in Wales 2016-11-27
- Tretower Castle, Tretower, 51.8839°, -3.1861°. remains of small castle and keep 2017-06-05
Do
Buy
Eat
- The Dragon Inn Crickhowell, 47 High St, 51.858118°, -3.137695°, +44 1873 810362. 2016-11-19
Drink
Sleep
- Cae y Rhedyn, Cae y Rhedyn, Twyn Pandy (Near the village of Llangynidir.), +44 1874 730432, despreece@llangynidr.com. A 4* self contained unit. 7 nights from £320
- The Bear Hotel, High St, 51.859329°, -3.136815°, +44 1873 810408. 2016-11-27
- Gliffaes, Crickhowell NP8 1RH, 51.872°, -3.207°, +44 1874 730371. Excellent upscale hotel in pink Italianate mansion, fine dining. B&B double from £160 2020-05-30
- Glanusk Caravan Park, Glanusk Estate, Cwm Crawnon Rd NP8 1LP, 51.870°, -3.189°, +44 1873 810414. Smart welcoming site near the riverside. Tent £25, tourer £30 2021-04-01