Known to many as the glittering jewel of the Vale of Usk, Crickhowell is fast becoming a popular tourist town. Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park in mid Wales, it offers plenty of outdoor activities from canoeing and kayaking to rock climbing and even pony trekking. There are also some fabulous walks, and the annual Crickhowell Walking Festival, which spans over nine days, includes hikes through the Black Mountains, and more comfortable walks alongside the river Usk.
With a Norman castle, an 18th century stone bridge and a town centre full of Georgian buildings, Crickhowell offers many historical monuments and attractions to visit, and the famous Big Pit Museum is only 10 miles south of the town, offering a true-to-life experience of how conditions were down the mine. Accommodation in Crickhowell is full and varied, from luxurious country hotels, to small bed and breakfast guesthouses, as well as cosy self-catering cottages and even camping sites. ....

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