Talgarth in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Talgarth is a small market town on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The confluence of the small rivers Enig and Ellywe is located in the centre of the town. the passage of these clean fast flowing rivers through the narrow streets of the town makes for a pleasant aspect. Talgarth is one of the centres for tourism in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The medieval Tower Bridge crosses the Ennig in Talgarth. There is only one other Tower Bridge located in Mid Wales. The tower and present church were both built in the 14th century to guard the river crossing and the town.  The town was granted borough status early in the 14th century and this suggests that Talgarth at that time was a prosperous centre for trade and agriculture. Bronllys, near Talgarth, has a well preserved Norman Keep.

Llangorse Lake is with in easy reach of Talgarth by car. It offers pleasant opportunities took to this picturesque lake, canoeing and sailing by arrangement with local providers, bird watching. A European Special Area of Conservation. heating

The Talgarth Tourist Information Centre Association seeks to promote the locality and its website is an excellent source of information. there is also an information centre run by the association and well located in the centre of town in the Tower shop. Talgarth Tourist Information Centre Association The Tower Shop, Talgarth, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, LD3 0BW Tel: 01874-712226 Fax: 0870-0542916 help@talgarthtic.demon.co.uk

• Although only a small rural town Talgarth has wide ranging facilities including a primary school, library, health Centre, fire station, bank, bakery, slaughterhouse, petrol and motor vehicle repair garage, clubs, pubs, and cafes.
• Talgarth has a range of business units for smaller companies at the Great Barn  Business Park, plus green field space for larger projects. Further inquiries should be made to the Welsh Development Agency. House prices are generally lower than the UK and Wales average. Talgarth is has its own primary school, with a secondary school nearby at Three Cocks. Further education is catered for at Coleg Powys in Brecon.
• Sporting facilities in Talgarth include football, rugby, cricket and tennis, plus indoor and outdoor bowling. An active community supports over 20 clubs and societies.

Places of worship in Talgarth include the Church, Bethania Chapel (United Reformed), New Tabernacle (Baptist), Bethlehem Chapel and Moriah in the nearby rural parish of Pengenfford. Just a few miles from Talgarth, Coleg Trefeca a theological study centre run by the Presbyterian church of Wales continues the work of Howell Harris.

Howell Harris an unorthodox Welsh minister who shaped Welsh Methodism is buried in the fifteenth century parish Church. The Calvinistic Methodist Church originated in Wales in the 18th century with the evangelistic preaching of Howell Harris, Daniel Rowlands, and others. I0t is the only nonconformist denomination decidedly Welsh in origin . It was introduced into the United States by Welsh settlers in New York State in 1826 and became united with the Presbyterian Church in the United States in 1920. He changed the local economy by introducing mechanical innovations that anticipated the Industrial revolution. A museum at Coleg Trefeca commemorates his achievements. There is a Roman Catholic Church at Hay on Wye -a priest also takes a weekly mass in Talgarth.

The Boat Inn at Whitney Whitney on Wye, Herefordshire, HR3 6EH Overlooking the River Wye Restaurant and Bar. Garden. Good Ales * Fine Wines * Great Food Robert and Carol Taylor ( 01497 831223

The Bridge End Inn  Bell Street, Talgarth  01874 711936 Open All Day. Restaurant and Bar. Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

The Castle Hotel Bronllys Road, Talgarth ( 01874 712272 Bar meals/Sunday Roast Winter opening: Mon.-Thurs. 12 noon - 3pm & 7-11pm.Fri.-Sat. 12 noon - 11pm. Sun. 12 noon - 10.30pm.

Farmers Arms Cwmdu NP8 1RU ( 01874 730464  Seating capacity - 40. AA Good Pub Guide

The Felinfach Griffin  EatDrinkSleep Ltd 01874 620111 A country inn which specialises in good contemporary food, good wine, traditional ales and individually designed bedrooms. (A438 between Bronllys and Brecon)

The Griffin Inn Llyswen LD3 0UR ( 01874 754241 Fax: 01874 754492 Sporting Inn in the Upper Wye Valley. Restaurant open every evening and for Sunday lunch. Accommodation available. email: info@griffin-inn.freeserve.co.uk  

The Honey Café Bronllys  ( 01874 711904 A haven of home-made cakes and desserts, hot grills and  snacks.  After 7 pm enjoy our TexMex menu. Parties catered for.

Maesllwch Arms Hotel Glasbury on Wye HR3 5LH ( 01497 847637 Fax: 01947 847503 Open all year - 11am to 11pm. Snacks, take-away service, vegetarian options, children's menu. Facilities for disabled. Party bookings and private room available. Prices (lunch/evening meal) from £6.75.

This is a selection of outdoor activity providers in the Talgarth locality. For a wider selection of outdoor activity providers in the Brecon Beacons and for advice on selecting an outdoor activity provider please visit our selection of outdoor activity information pages.

Horse Riding & Trekking

Trans Wales Trails, Cwmfforest Riding Centre Talgarth LD3 0EU ( 01874 711398 Horse riding, pub rides, trail rides, on reliable Welsh Cobs.

Llangorse Riding Centre, & Penybryn House, Gilfach Farm, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, 01874-658272 Fax 01874-658280 Off road trekking, riding and hacking for all abilities. Indoor climbing wall and abseiling onsite. See Llangorse Rope Centre. Open all year.

Tregoyd Mountain Riders, Tregoyd, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SP 01497-847351 Riding and trekking in the Black Mountains. open all year. Country Inn & Farmhouse Accommodation, plus 3 star Bunkhouse Accommodation for Groups.
email: info@tregoydriding.co.uk

Canoeing

Beacons Experience  adventure activities and offer team building, management development, fun and taster sessions, stag and hen weekends, instructor training and first aid courses. bunkhouse accommodation, all adventurous activities incl climbing, caving, gorge walking, canoeing management development, mountain biking etc. c/o The Prya Centre, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 ODH Tel:01874 711924 Mob:07966 503934 email

Black Mountain Gliding Club, 
The Airfield,
Troed yr Harn, 
Talgarth, 
Powys, 
LD3 0EF 
Tel: 01874 711463 (days) 
01874 711254 (evenings)   
email: blackmountains.gc@ndirect.co.uk
A gliding club that also offers members a flight in a glider over the Brecon Beacons. Trial lessons for beginners make exciting presents. Five day holiday courses available. The club is located in that part of the Black Mountains featured in a glider flight at the end of the film "On the Black Hill"  based on the novel by Bruce Chatwin. Open all year. Soar above the incomparable scenery of the National Park.