Mynydd Illtud, Brecon Beacons

Name: Mynydd Illtud
Address: Brecon Beacons, United Kingdom

#28 among attractions in Brecon Beacons

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mynydd Illtud is an extensive area of common land near Libanus, Powys, Wales, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park and some three miles south-west of Brecon. The common is an undulating plateau lying between 330 and 370 metres above sea level. Its highest points are 381 metres at Allt Lom and 367 metres at Twyn y Gaer trig point overlooking the valley of the River Usk. Twyn y Gaer is the site of an Iron Age hill fort. ()

Coordinates: 51°56'30"N, 3°28'15"W

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Brecon Beacons United Kingdom

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Mynydd Illtud – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.4 miE
11th-century church in a former priory
Brecon Cathedral, Brecon
88 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.
3.4 miE
Church
St Mary's Church, Brecon
88 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.
3.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
90 min walk • Theatr Brycheiniog is a modern theatre, arts and community venue in Brecon, the old county town of Brecknockshire and now part of south Powys in Mid Wales, UK.
3.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Y Gaer, Brecon
89 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.
3.3 miE
Antiques, Shopping, Hotel
Brecon Castle, Brecon
85 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.
3.3 miE
Bridge
Usk Bridge, Brecon
85 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.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pen-y-crug, Brecon Beacons
73 min walk • 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.
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon Beacons
80 min walk • The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of three national parks in Wales, and is centred on the Brecon Beacons range of hills in southern Wales.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Y Gaer, Brecon
34 min walk • Y Gaer is a Roman fort situated near modern-day Brecon in Mid Wales, United Kingdom. Y Gaer is located at grid reference SO00332966.
3.5 miE
Church
Plough Lane Chapel, Brecon
90 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.
3 miE
Church
St David's Church, Brecon
76 min walk • St. David's Church is located in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. St. David's Church was reckoned in the time of Theophilus Jones to be situated in the suburbs of the town, though formerly it was situated in a field.