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Crickhowell Castle Ruins

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Crickhowell Castle Ruins

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Crickhowell Castle Ruins

Recommended by 57 hikers out of 59

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Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Crickhowell, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Table Mountain & Crickhowell Castle loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

7.98km

02:36

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Black Mountains loop from Crickhowell — Brecon Beacons National Park

32.5km

09:49

1,010m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Cumbeth Brook Waterfall – Pen Cerrig-calch Summit loop from Crickhowell

14.2km

04:40

660m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

October 30, 2018

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century and was rebuilt in stone in 1272. If you are in town to climb Table Mountain or hit the Sugar Loaf circuit, it's worth a visit.

Romans

October 30, 2018

There are few really nice pubs nearby, so great spot to refuel.

Steve'o

August 24, 2021

The first castle on this site was timber built probably by the Turberville family after the Norman invasion of the area.It was rebuilt in stone in 1272 by Sir Grimbald Pauncer-fote who married a Turberville heiress and was governor of the castle. Effigies of Sir Grimbald and lady sybil still lie in the parish church. Later the castle was seized by Roger Mortimer.But 1402 it was reverted to Sir John Pauncefote, Sir Grimwalds grand son .Under Royal command he reinforced the castle, but it failed to withstand Owain Glyndwr, s attacks that reduced it to ruin.

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Crickhowell Castle Ruins

1. Table Mountain & Crickhowell Castle loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

2. Black Mountains loop from Crickhowell — Brecon Beacons National Park

3. Cumbeth Brook Waterfall – Pen Cerrig-calch Summit loop from Crickhowell

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