Visitor Information
Activity Providers
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Activities including walking, cycling, riding, fishing, climbing and caving from the strenuous to the sedate are all within easy reach of Crickhowell. Crickhowell is the ideal location to base yourself for an activity holiday or break and provided you are properly equipped it's easy to find the right walk or cycle route for you in the area. Walking routes range from a gentle stroll along the canal towpath to a guided walk or a self led walk with a map or a walk leaflet from CRiC (open 7 days a week). Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to explore the Crickhowell area and the Brecon Beacons National Park and there are long and short routes to follow. There are two challenging mountain biking routes starting from Crickhowell, which is just one of 5 mountain bike centres within the National Park. There are places to hire bikes and equipment locally.
Other activities to pursue during your stay in Crickhowell include horseriding, caving, climbing, fishing, geocaching, golfing, and numerous watersports and activities.
Black Mountain Activities
At Black Mountain Activities we specialise in a wide range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, gorge walking and many more.
Black Mountains Gliding Club
Trial lessons in dual seat gliders with qualified instructors. Weekends only until 1st March. Open daily until end October. Booking essential.
Country Craft Narrowboats
Narrowboat hire on the beautiful Monmouth & Brecon canal in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Lock instruction, dogs welcome.
Cwmfforest Guest Farm & Riding Centre
Trans Wales Trails offers the competent adult rider a choice of horse riding holidays in the beautiful Welsh countryside.
Dragon Adventure
We offer a range of exciting activities and skills courses run by a team of qualified and dedicated staff.
Drover Holidays
Bike hire for individuals and groups from our hire centre in Hay on Wye or delivered free to your accommodation.
Golden Castle Riding Stables
This picturesque location is second to none - view the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park through the ears of a horse!
Grange Trekking
Pony trekking holidays offer companionship, new interests, the opportunity to enjoy magnificent countryside and clean fresh air. Most importantly, it's good fun.
InterActivities
Based at the foot of the Black Mountains, we provide a wide range of exciting outdoor activities.
Kevin Walker - Mountain Activities
A small, long established outdoor training business based in Crickhowell, which has been running navigation courses since 1978.
Llangorse Riding & Rope Centre
Pony trekking, riding & hacking along private tracks & open hills. All levels, groups or individuals. Also Bunkhouse, B&B; & Camping.
Llangorse Riding & Rope Centre Bunkhouse
Part of a 12th century farmhouse, ideal accommodation for groups of up to 24. Central heating, outdoor seating and BBQ.
Llanthony Art Courses
Short creative courses in painting, drawing, digital photography. Spacious studio in exceptional location overlooking the Llanthony Valley.
Llanthony Riding & Trekking
Offering a choice of riding experiences from simple trekking for novices, to hacking for the confident rider.
Treads and Trails
Mountain bike & walking: guided routes and instruction, adventure camping, treks. Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and beyond. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
Tregoyd Mountain Riders
Riding holidays, trail riding, lessons and hacking for all the family and capabilities. Farmhouse B&B; situated in the National Park.
Walkabout Wales
Guided walks in the Brecon Beacons and Black mountains areas, led by qualified walking leader. Half or full days walking.
Wern Trekking & Riding Centre
Pony trekking, hacking and lessons for all ages and abilities. B.H.S. instructors. Small groups for a personal touch.
