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Physicians Well

About Physicians Well

There are those who say the physicians of Myddfai used this spring water in their remedies.

How to get there:

Physicians Well can be started from Glasfynydd Picnic Site in Glasfynydd which is part of Brecon Beacons National Park Forests. Trecastle is the nearest town or village.

Follow A40 to Trecastle, then signs for the Usk reservoir. When approaching the Usk reservoir follow signs for Talsarn. The picnic site is located on the edge of Glasfynydd wood when travelling towards Talsarn.

OS Grid Reference: SN 821272
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

PHYSICIANS WELL-USK

Glasfynydd Picnic Site Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Llanymddyfri Office

0300 068 0300
e-mail: llanymddyfri@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.


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