Nestled on the banks of the River Tawe, this 40-acre (16 ha) Victorian country park is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park authority and contains the Grade II-listed Craig-y-Nos Castle. The Castle was once owned by legendary opera singer Andelina Patti, today this impressive building is a hotel.

There are a few other accommodation options in the surrounding area, making Craig-y-Nos an excellent base for exploring both the Black Mountain to the north and the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve to the east. Closer by, the park’s gentle paths and picturesque lakes are a delight to explore.

Zoe Evans

February 26, 2023

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Craig Y nos Country Park,
The Castle is surrounded by the Brecon Beacons mountains, it is also close to Henrhyd Waterfalls and backs on to Craig Y Nos Country Park where there are acres of fields to play in. We are described by many of our guests as the most dog friendly accommodation in Wales, if not the whole of the UK!! The Castle is well renowned' for being the Most Haunted Castle in UK 🇬🇧

David Howells

April 20, 2024

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Tucked away in a dreamy, isolated location in the upper Swansea Valley, Craig-y-nos Country Park is a gorgouous 40-acre park that was once owned by Adelina Patti. Now it is a Victorian garden set in woodlands, surrounded by meadows and ponds, dissected by the River Tawe. It is in a gorgeous location, and there is a great cafe there to boot.

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1. Cribarth loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

8.65km

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290m

280m

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2. Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park

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Hike the moderate 9.7-mile Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park for panoramic views and a true sense of the Brecon Beacons' wild

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3. Craig-y-Nôs Country Park & the Afon Tawe loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

5.51km

01:31

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Tawe-Uchaf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

1. Cribarth loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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