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Taf Fechan

About Taf Fechan

Large upland Forest situated on the South side of the Brecon Beacons, deep into the National Park. Planted around the reservoirs, Taf Fechan is a picturesque area which although popular, is a good place to find secluded picnic spots and resting places.

How to get there:

Taf Fechan is part of Brecon Beacons National Park Forests. Pontsticill is the nearest town or village.

Turn off the A470 at Cefn-coed-y-cymmer. Follow signs to Pontsticill and Vaynor. Follow the edge of Pontsticill Reservoir to get to Taf Fechan Forest.

OS Grid Reference: SO003132
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Start your visit from:

Owl's Grove

Other places to go in Brecon Beacons National Park Forests

Bothi in Taf Fechan

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingPicnic

Contact:

Llanymddyfri Office

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

What's of interest

The long distance Taff Trail, which runs from Brecon to Cardiff, passes through this area. The cycle and foot path has particularly beautiful views on this section, including panoramas of the Mountains. Car parks and picnic places at Owl's Grove, Pont Cwmyfedwyn, and Torpantau serve the area well for explorers of the scenic river valleys, waterfalls and woodlands of the area and are strategically based for reaching much of the Brecon Beacon's glorious wilderness.

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