Pen-y-crug, Brecon Beacons

Name: Pen-y-crug
Address: Brecon Beacons, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Brecon Beacons

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Pen-y-crug is a hill in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county of Powys, south Wales. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug'. The Welsh name signifies 'top of the mound'. It slopes are moderately gently on three sides; only to the west do they steepen somewhat. Its flat trig point adorned summit at 331m overlooks the valley of the River Usk to the south. To the southeast are panoramic views over Brecon whilst eastwards are the Black Mountains and south the Brecon Beacons. ()

Coordinates: 51°57'48"N, 3°24'52"W

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Pen-y-crug – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brecon Cathedral, St Mary's Church, Y Gaer, Brecon Castle.

1.3 miSE
11th-century church in a former priory
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon
33 min walk • Brecon Cathedral, in the town of Brecon, Powys, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.
1.5 miSE
Church
St Mary's Church, Brecon
39 min walk • St Mary's Church is a parish church in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building in Powys. The structure was originally a chapel of ease for the priory. The 90 feet West Tower dates to 1510 and is attributed to Edward, Duke of Buckingham. The eight bells date to 1750, and were taken down for refurbishment in 2007.
1.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Y Gaer, Brecon
41 min walk • Y Gaer is a municipal structure in Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales. The complex, which includes a museum, an art gallery and a library and incorporates a structure which was once the shire hall for Brecknockshire, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.3 miSE
Antiques, Shopping, Hotel
Brecon Castle, Brecon
34 min walk • Brecon Castle is a castle in the town of Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Usk Bridge, Brecon
36 min walk • The Usk Bridge in Brecon, Powys, Wales is the town's oldest route over the River Usk. It carries the B4601 road, formerly the A40, between Brecon and Llanfaes.
1.6 miSE
Church
Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon
41 min walk • Plough Lane Chapel or Plough United Reformed Church is a historic building in Brecon, Wales. The chapel's foundation dates to the 17th century and the structure was rebuilt in 1841, then again in 1892.
1.4 miSE
Universities and schools
Christ College, Brecon
37 min walk • Christ College, Brecon, is a co-educational, boarding and day independent school, located in the cathedral and market town of Brecon in mid-Wales. It currently caters for pupils aged 7–18 years.