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Wandelen in De Brecon Beacons, Wales Taith Gerdded Trwy Fannau Brycheiniog
Wandelen in de Brecon Beacons, Wales Taith gerdded trwy Fannau Brycheiniog De Brecon Beacons: de voorbereiding Uit de periode waarin onze wandelgroep weinig tot niets deed aan het voorbereiden van een meerdaagse wandeltocht stamt de rondwandeling door de Brecon Beacons. Een Nationaal Park in het zuiden van Wales, Verenigd Koninkrijk. Zonsopkomst in de Beacons We reden naar Calais, zetten hier de auto op de trein, vervolgens door de Kanaaltunnel le Shuttle naar Folkestone en dan nog vier uur rijden naar onze startplaats in de Beacons: Pontypool. ’s-Ochtends vroeg weg, aan het begin van de avond ter plekke. Op Google Maps leek Pontypool een aardige plek om te beginnen. Want aan de rand van het Park. Een wandelkaart gekocht bij de plaatselijke Tourist Information Centre. En met de eigenaar van de B&B waar we overnachtten een route voor de komende dagen uitgestippeld. De keuze voor deze B&B bleek een schot in de roos. De eigenaar kende de Beacons door en door. Waar het mooier dan mooi was, welke paden we beter wel en welke niet konden nemen, waarom het qua uitzicht mooier was een bepaalde berg vanuit het zuiden te benaderen dan vanuit het noorden…….Dat soort welkome wandelinformaties. En hij bleek een heuse verhalenverteller. Verhalen die sterk leunden op de trots van de Welshman op de eigen geschiedenis, traditie en taal. Of op het streven naar zelfstandigheid, vergelijkbaar met die van de Schotten. Maar dan met minder kans op succes. Vond hij zelf. Om er nog “helaas” aan toe te voegen. De Brecon Beacons: het landschap De Brecon Beacons omvat vier bergketens: de Black Mountains in het oosten van het Park, in het centrum de Central Beacons en Fforest Fawr (het Grote Bos van Brecknock) en de Black Mountain - zonder s - in het westen van het Park. -
Brecon Beacons Weekends
The 'diving board' on Fan y Big with Cribyn behind BRECON BEACONS WEEKENDS Weekend walking adventures for London-based hikers www.walkyourweekends.com 1 of 34 CONTENTS Introduction • Main features of interest 3 • Resources 5 • Where to stay 5 • Decision time! Weekend options summary 7 • Getting there 8 • Getting around 9 Suggested weekend itineraries • Weekend 1: Merthyr Tydfil & Abergavenny/Crickhowell 10 • Weekend 2: Merthyr Tydfil 13 • Weekend 3: Abergavenny/Crickhowell 15 The Walks 17 • A BEACONS TRAVERSE 18 • B LOW LEVEL WALK TO TALYBONT-ON-USK 21 • C PEN Y FAN CIRCULAR 23 • D TAFF TRAIL TO MERTHYR TYDFIL 26 • E CRICKHOWELL WALKS 27 • F SUGAR LOAF 30 • G FAN FAWR 31 • H SKIRRID FAWR 31 • I MERTHYR GENTLE WALK 32 Staying in Abergavenny 33 Staying in Merthyr Tydfil 34 www.walkyourweekends.com 2 of 34 INTRODUCTION MAIN FEATURES OF INTEREST The Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in south Wales and a national park. → CLICK HERE to see a n overview map of the Brecon Beacons ← Trail magazine's list of the 100 best mountains to climb in the UK (which is of course entirely subjective but is a useful place to start!) includes three peaks in the Brecon Beacons: • Pen y Fan – the highest peak in South Wales; between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil. Pen y Fan sits in a cluster of other peaks including Corn Du, Cribyn and Fan y Big, so most of them can be climbed in a single walk. These are the main 'Beacons' in the Brecon Beacons. In this guide I'll refer to them as “Pen y Fan et al”. -
Fforest Fawr
Research Report Quality of the Visitor Experience 2015 Fforest Fawr Prepared for: Natural Resources Wales / Forestry Commission England Prepared by: Beaufort Research Contact Details Agency contact: Sarah McDonough Project: B01326-3 Date: Febraury 2016 Beaufort Research 2 Museum Place Cardiff CF10 3BG Tel: (029) 2037 8565 Fax: (029) 2037 0600 E-mail: [email protected] www.beaufortresearch.co.uk Terms of Contract Unless otherwise agreed, the findings of this study remain the copyright of Beaufort Research Ltd and may not be quoted, published or reproduced without the company’s advance approval. Approval to quote or publish will only be withheld on the grounds of inaccuracy or misrepresentation. Any approved publication must detail: Beaufort Research Ltd as provider, sample size and field dates. © Beaufort Research Ltd 2016 Contents Page 1. Executive summary ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Quality of the Visitor Experience Research ..................................................... 1 1.2 Fforest Fawr .................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Perceptions of the site .................................................................................... 2 1.4 Strengths of the site ........................................................................................ 3 1.5 Areas for improvement .................................................................................... 3 1.6 Visitor profile -
3-Night Brecon Beacons Gentle Guided Walking Holiday
3-Night Brecon Beacons Gentle Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Gentle Walks Destinations: Brecon Beacons & Wales Trip code: BRBEW-3 1, 2 & 3 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW This easier variation of our best-selling Guided Walking holidays is the perfect way to enjoy a gentle exploration of the Brecon Beacons. The choice of three guided walks includes a very short walk of 3 or 4 miles. Discover a world of waterfalls, beautiful green valleys and superb mountain walks. The Brecon Beacons offer contrasting landscapes, from the peaceful grassy ridges of the Black Mountains, to the distinctive summit of Pen y Fan, and mighty cascades of the Mellte Valley. WHAT'S INCLUDED • High quality en-suite accommodation at our country house • Full board from dinner upon arrival to breakfast on departure day • 2 full days of guided walking with choice of easier, medium and harder grades • Use of our comprehensive Discovery Point • The services of HF Holidays Walking Leaders www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Head out on gentle day walks to discover the varied beauty of the Brecon Beacons on foot • Admire panoramic views of rolling countryside and valleys, wide open hillsides and wildly beautiful forests in this spectacular corner of Wales • Let a local leader bring classic routes and offbeat areas to life • Look out for wildlife, find secret corners and learn about Welsh history • A relaxed pace of discovery in a sociable group keen to get some fresh air in one of Britain’s most beautiful walking areas • Discover what makes the Brecon Beacons so special from the waterfalls and caves to its lakes • Evenings in our country house where you share a drink and re-live the day’s adventures ITINERARY ACCOMMODATION Nythfa House Pretty country pile Nythfa House stands above the traditional mid-Wales market town of Brecon and sits within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park. -
Planning & Development Committee 4 March 2021
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 4 MARCH 2021 REPORT OF: DIRECTOR PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE OF THE REPORT Members are asked to determine the planning application outlined below: APPLICATION NO: 20/0986/10 (CHJ) APPLICANT: Enviroparks (Wales) Limited DEVELOPMENT: Construction and use of a stack with associated pipework and a continuous emissions monitoring systems gantry with ladder access. LOCATION: FIFTH AVENUE, HIRWAUN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HIRWAUN DATE REGISTERED: 29/09/2020 ELECTORAL DIVISION: Rhigos RECOMMENDATION: Approve subject to a S106 Agreement REASONS: The only change proposed by this application relates to a minor relocation and increase (doubling) in height of the stack and some ducting associated with the revised location. All other aspects of the development remain unchanged and are not under consideration. The application falls to be determined under two principal criteria namely (a) emissions and (b) visual amenity. In respect of emissions, this is something that is wholly governed by NRW and will be the subject of an application under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR). NRW have advised that, for the purposes of the planning application, the emissions modelled by the applicant are acceptable (and is actually lower than modelling for the scheme granted planning permission in 2019 suggested). EPR will cover all aspects of both human health and that associated with flora and fauna that can be susceptible to changes in atmospheric conditions (in particular, the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly and Devil’s Bit Scabious within the Blaen Cynon SAC). Without an approval under EPR, the development cannot become operational (and is therefore unlikely to be constructed / completed). In respect of visual amenity, neither NRW or BBNPA have objected to the impact and an independent Landscape Consultant (White Consultants) has concluded that the impact, while being significant, is also acceptable. -
8.0 Biodiversity in and Around Sennybridge & Defynnog
8.0 Biodiversity in and around Sennybridge & Defynnog 8.1 Overview 8.1.1 The River Usk is a dominant feature along the north-western boundary of Sennybridge and the Afon Senni flows from the south through Defynnog and into the Usk towards the middle of the town. There is almost continuous tree cover along the river corridors providing valuable cover and habitat for bats, birds and species such as otter. The disused railway corridor also provides a woodland corridor through the settlement. The surrounding land is predominantly pasture, much of it improved grassland, but there is a surprising amount of semi-improved grassland with a variety of flower and grass species present, for example the football field between Defynnog and Sennybridge. The ancient yew tree in Defynnog churchyard is also a valuable historical and biodiversity feature. Photo 5: Sennybridge 8.2 International and nationally designated sites (Special Areas of Conservation, SACs and Sites of Special Scientific Interest, SSSIs) River Usk SSSI and SAC River Usk Tributaries SSSI Coed Mawr – Blaen-car SSSI 8.3 Locally important habitats and wildlife features (including Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation, SINCs) Rivers and streams and their associated habitats o River Usk o Afon Senni o Nant Car Woodland o Coed Mawr o Coed Waun-car o Disused railway corridor Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Supplementary Planning Guidance Biodiversity in the Towns of the Brecon Beacons National Park o Plantation woodland along the A4067 Semi-improved grassland o Football field o Capel Sion burial ground o Meadow north of the Nant Car Amenity grassland o Roadside verges o School playing fields Hedgerows 8.4 Protected and priority species 8.4.1 The presence of protected species is a material consideration in the planning process. -
108 Pont Ar Daf Car Park, Brecon Beacons
Pont ar Daf Car Park, Brecon Beacons National Park Pl/AP/15/11835/FUL Archaeological Field Evaluation Prepared for Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru National Trust Wales By Report Number 108 21st August 2017 Black Mountains Archaeology Ltd Pont ar Daf Car Park, Brecon Beacons Report No. 108 Archaeological Field Evaluation Contents Page Summary .......................................................................................................................... 3 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 ProJect Background and Proposals ........................................................................... 4 1.2 ObJectives ................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 Legislative Framework .............................................................................................. 5 1.4 Location, Topography and Geology .......................................................................... 6 1.5 Archaeological background ...................................................................................... 6 2 Methodology ................................................................................................................ 8 3 Results ........................................................................................................................ 10 3.1 Stratigraphical evidence ........................................................................................ -
SABRINA TIMES December 2016
SABRINA TIMES December 2016 OPEN UNIVERSITY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY SEVERNSIDE BRANCH Branch Organisers Report Hello everyone, We had an excellent turn-out for our Day of Lectures on 3rd December at the YMCA Conference Centre in Newport. Everyone who came along enjoyed three excellent speakers on the diverse subjects of modern geophysical survey methods; the exploration of Precambrian oil in Oman; and Lichenometry in Norway. A new subject to many of us, we discovered that Lichenometry is the use of lichen to determine the age of exposed rock, and Hazel Trenbirth described the work done in dating the retreat of Norwegian glaciers using this technique. Peter Brabham described the variety of non-invasive techniques now widely used to build up a picture of what lies beneath the surface of a site requiring a detailed shallow survey. During his fascinating talk on oil exploration in Oman, Neil Frewin mentioned a museum that had recently opened at Kimmeridge in Dorset. It is called The Etches Collection, and it houses a large collection of Jurassic marine fossils discovered in the Kimmeridge Clay by Steve Etches over a 30-year period . The museum also features CGI screens on the ceiling that give visitors the impression of being underwater 150 million years ago in the company of extinct creatures. The Etches Collection is now on my list of places I must visit in 2017! You can explore the website at http://theetchescollection.org/home. If you attended the Day of Lectures, I would welcome any comments (good or bad) about this new venue. In the past we have been fortunate in being able to use a conference room at Cardiff Museum free of charge, which obviously reduces the cost of the event to members, but the Museum wanted to charge us quite a lot this year. -
Appendix 3 Landscape Character Area Profile Summaries
Appendix 3 Landscape Character Area Profile Summaries The following profiles provide information on the landscape factors which should be considered in each of the Landscape Character Areas within the National Park. Full profiles for each Landscape Character Area (including explanations of forces for change affecting each LCA) may be seen in the Brecon Beacons National Park Landscape Character Assessment (August 2012), along with a detailed methodology, background information on the landscape character assessment process, a short explanation of the development of the Brecon Beacons National Park landscape, and information on the general forces for change affecting t . Brecon Beacons National Park 1:265,000 ® Therefore Landscape Character Areas may extend © Crown copyright and database rights 2012 Ordnance Survey Landscape Character Assessments prepared by Drawing no. 1205/01 distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Drawn JP Checked FF relevant Unitary Authorities. 14 6 13 5 1 7 11 12 2 3 4 9 8 10 4 15 1. Towy Valley Foothills 4. Waterfall Country and Southern Valleys 7. Central Beacons 10. Clydach Gorge 13. The Black Mountains 2. Y Mynydd Du 5. Western Usk Tributaries 8. Talybont and Taff Reservoir Valleys 11. Eastern Usk Valley 14. Wye Valley Foothills 3. Fforest Fawr 6. Middle Usk Valleys 9. Mynyddoedd Llangatwg and Llangynidr 12. Skirrid and Sugar Loaf 15. Blorenge Summit and Slopes Landscape Charrea 1: TOWY VALLEY FOOTHILLS LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1: TOWY VALLEY FOOTHILLS Broad Landscape Type: LOWLANDS Description Location and Context This linear LCA forms the north-western edge of the National Park, and comprises the land between Y Mynydd Du and the Towy Valley including the villages of Myddfai and Llanddeusant. -
CS No Site Reason 2CS001 Pharos Field, Hay-On-Wye Does Not Align
CS No Site Reason 2CS001 Pharos Field, Hay-on-Wye Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS002 Pharos Field, Hay-on-Wye Does not align with preferred strategy Land on west side of Chestnut Cottage, Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS004 Mamhilad, Pontypool 2CS005 School Lane Govilon, Abergavenny Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS006 Penpentre Field (North), Defynnog Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS007 Penpentre Field (South), Defynnog Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS011 Little Dyffryn Farm, Ty Mawr Road, Gilwern Does not align with preferred strategy Land Lying to the North of Mill Cottage, Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS012 Crickhowell Road, Gilwern 2CS013 Cae Meldon, Ty Mawr Road, Gilwern Does not align with preferred strategy Former Playing Fields, Darenfelin Primary School, Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS014 Llanelly Hill Houses and Paddock at east end of Gilwern, Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS016 Aberbaiden, Gilwern 2CS017 Land at the end of Blaenavon Road, Govilon Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS018 Paddock at Ty Newydd, Govilon, Abergavenny Does not align with preferred strategy 4 Houses and Land on the East Boundary of Does not align with preferred strategy 2CS019 Govilon, Merthyr Road, Govilon Does not align with preferred strategy. Part of 2CS022 Land off Regent Street, Talgarth the site in zone of flood risk constraint. Land Next to Captain's Field, Llanfrynach, Does not align with preferred strategy. Part of 2CS023 Brecon the site in zone of flood risk constraint. 2CS024 Penrhadwy Farm, Ponsticill, Merthyr Tydfil Does not align with preferred strategy Land at Llangenny Lane (Phase 2), Crickhowell, Does not align with preferred strategy. -
Visiting Wales on Expeditions
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Visiting Wales on Expeditions Useful information Useful contacts Brecon Beacons: Eifion Jones, Rights of Way Officer, Brecon Information about the Beacons National Park Authority, Wild Country Areas: Plas y Ffynnon, Cambrian Way, Bronze and Silver expeditions are Brecon, Powys LD3 7HP. Tel: 01874 mainly outside of the Wild Country 624437. Areas. The expectation at Gold [email protected] level is that most will take place in beacons-npa.gov.uk/environment/ Wild Country. planning-access-and-row In Wales there are three Wild Snowdonia: Peter Rutherford, Country Areas, Snowdonia, Mid Access Officer at Snowdonia Wales and the Brecon Beacons. National Park. peter.rutherford@eryri. llyw.cymru snowdonia.gov.wales/looking- after/public-access You may also find the following contact useful when planning your visit: Elfyn Jones, Access & Conservation Officer Wales at British Mountaineering Council. [email protected] thebmc.co.uk. Brecon Beacons The Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales. The range forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park, a designation which also encompasses ranges both to the east and the west of ‘the central Beacons’, it includes the Black Mountains to the east as well as the similarly named but quite distinct Black Mountain to the west. The Brecon Beacons range, comprises six main peaks: from west to east these are: Corn Du, 873 metres (2,864 ft), Pen y Fan, the highest peak, 886 metres (2,907 ft), Cribyn, 795 metres (2,608 ft), Fan y Bîg, 719 metres (2,359 ft), Bwlch y Ddwyallt, 754 metres (2,474 ft), and Waun Rydd 769 metres (2,523 ft). -
Tyle Garw Circular
QMD Walks Tyle Garw Circular Copyright Bill Fear 2019 Relevant Maps include: OS OL12 (1:25); OS LR 160 (1:50); Harvey Brecon Beacons (1:40); Harvey Brecon Beacons East Superwalker XT25 (1:25) & Harvey Brecon Beacons West Superwalker XT25 (1:25) Distance: c. 17 miles Going: Demanding. Some rough ground. PRoW and FPs not always clear. Route finding necessary. Some steep and slippery ground. River crossings may be tricky in spate 1. Start at Pont Haffes layby SN846164. At the bridge take the FP alongside the river on the north side (gate) through the field to the road. Cross road and follow PRoW CB 305 SN845165 past Carreg Haffes to river crossing. Cross river and follow PRoW along OA boundary CB 235. NOTE: River not safe to cross in spate. OPTION is to TL along road towards Abercraf and follow road to Dan yr Ogof campsite; TR CB 300 up entrance road SN842162 and at JNCT TR into caravan/camping site then TL SN842163 onto PRoW and follow up to OA. 2. Continue with PRoW then FP along fence line CB 215 until the large re-entrant SN835162 then BR CB 230 up to waterfall SN830157. At waterfall TR CB 285 along the fence line and follow FP to corner with large erratic SN826159. From corner make way to the 531m ring contour on Castell y Geifr SN823168, CB 345. NOTE: It can get very boggy around the pond; this stretch covers limestone pavement and crags which are slippery when wet. 3. From 531 cross to 558m ring contour on Carreg Goch SN818170, CB 285.