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A market town wrapped in mountains

Tucked between the River Usk and the slopes of Table Mountain, Crickhowell is one of the finest small towns in Wales. Independent shops, great food, and some of Britain's best walking start right on the high street.

Things to do

From gentle riverside strolls to a proper day on the hills.

Food & Drink

Where Crickhowell eats and drinks. Real ales, slow-roasted Welsh lamb, and a brewery on the edge of town.

Where to stay

From historic coaching inns on the high street to country house hotels along the Usk.

Shops

Crickhowell's award-winning high street is lined with independent shops. A few to start with.

Events

Annual highlights in Crickhowell and the surrounding area.

Sports clubs

Football, rugby, cricket and tennis — Crickhowell punches well above its weight in sport.

Crickhowell in the news

When the town makes the national press, it tends to be for the right reasons.

Getting here

Crickhowell sits on the A40 in Powys, midway between Abergavenny and Brecon, inside the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It makes a natural base for exploring the Black Mountains.

By car

Roughly 50 minutes from Cardiff, an hour and a quarter from Bristol, two hours from Birmingham, and three and a half hours from London. Public parking is available in the town centre.

By train

The nearest mainline station is Abergavenny, around 20 minutes by car or taxi, on the Manchester-Cardiff line.

By bus

Regular services run between Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Brecon. Check Traveline Cymru for current routes and times.

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