Talybont

 

Talybont forest lies along the side of Glyn Collwn and the Talybont Reservoir. At the head of the forest are the waterfalls of Blaen-y-glyn. At the end of the 19th century the valley contained at least ten farms. Small fields with stone walls surrounded each farmstead, and the nearby woodland provided timber for building and wood for fuel. During the 19th century limestone was quarried and transported along the Brynore tramway and Brecon Merthyr railway to the mountains of South Wales. The old course of the railway is now part of the Taff trail which is suitable for Walkers and Cyclists.

How to get there:

Talybont-on-Usk is the nearest town or village.

Turn off the A40 following signs for Talybont-on-Usk between Brecon and Bwlch. Once in Talybont-on-Usk follow signs for Talybont reservoir, passing through the village of Aber, continuing until Forestry Commission signs are seen.

OS Grid Reference: SO 056 178

Places to go in Talybont

Other places to go in this area

• Brecon Beacons National Park Forests
  
• Crychan
  
• Irfon
  
• Towy Valley Forests
  
• Tywi Forest
  
• Wye Valley Forest area
  
• Canaston
  
• Wentwood
  
• Talley
  
• Brechfa
  
• Cwm Rhaeadr
  
• Caio
  
• Allt Ceiliog
  
• Battle Hill
  
• Pwll Bo
  
• Minwear
  

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Contact

Llanymddyfri Office

0845 604 0845
e-mail: llanymddyfri@forestry.gsi.gov.uk