Have you heard of the Twmpa (known as Lord Herford’s Knob) and Hay Bluff? Well look them up on Google maps if you haven’t. We are sure that you will not know about or discover from Google Maps a circular single track road trip which can be taken by, car, foot or cycle, from The Living Energy Holidays at Lower Cwmcadarn Farm.
Having done your research before planning a short stay in the Brecon Beacons you will have possibly planned to dash off to explore the legendary Gospel Pass, take on Pen y Fan, and get splashed on the four waterfalls walk. But before, or as well as doing these popular tourist sites, we suggest an intriguing route that starts right here on the doorstep of Lower Cwmcadarn Farm. This route is a real local gem, go by car and have perfect for a leisurely wander on route, hike, or even a gentle jog, where every twist in the single-track road brings something new to discover. This route is not publicised and does not appear in tourist guides. On this route you are less likely to see a tourist but being Wales, you will see plenty of sheep and occasional farmer.
Directions
Proceed by any means available (foot, car, bike, foot, jogging) at any legal speed down the road from Lower Cwmcadarn Farm car park back to the village. Bear right keeping the village hall and post box to your left. Keep going straight on for about 1km and take the first right signposted Newcourt Farm Campsite Keep. Pass Newcourt on the right and keep ascending and you will, after a short while, find one of four gates to go through. Proceed along the road, for a few miles and eventually you will come across a right turn, taking this will get you to Talgarth (Hospital Road). If you ignore this right turn there are two more a bit further along which will also take you to Talgarth.
When you reach Talgarth, be sure to pop into The Mill or Bridge End Inn for a snack or meal. You’ll find everything you need in Talgarth: a handy convenience store, a mouth-watering deli, a traditional butcher, bakers, a cheerful grocer, and even a friendly pharmacist if you’re feeling dicky. Once you’re fuelled up and stocked, it’s just a gentle return journey back to Velindre, completing the beautiful circular route.
