Craig-y-nos Country Park – Craig-y-Nos Castle loop from Penwyllt

01:40

5.55km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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283 m

Craig-y-nos Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely little country park. It has a pond, picnic area, cafe and toilets plus a visitor centre. They have a river running through it and also lots of fields with areas to sit and enjoy nature. Car park was open 9-5.30pm but if you plan to walk in the hills and be out later than 5.30pm around it there is a lay-by or road parking nearby

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Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Highlight • Lake

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.

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Craig-y-Nos Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 40-acre country park forms part of the historic grounds of the Victorian Craig-y-nos Castle and is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. The park offers a fun & safe day out for all the family. Easy to follow paths will take you on a gentle stroll past towering beech trees and alongside rushing rivers.
There is a large car park with a compacted stone surface with disabled car parking spaces which have a tarmac surface. This is a pay and display car park with free parking for disabled parking badge holders only.

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