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Crychan Forest – Brynffo, near Llandovery
What's here
The recent strong winds took a significant toll on our sites.
We’re continuing to assess the damage, but this will take some time.
We may close the car park and other facilities at short notice whilst we undertake recovery operations.
You should always follow any instructions given by signs or local staff including any trail diversions or closures, and beware of the danger of falling trees or branches.
Welcome
Brynffo is one of our car parks in Crychan Forest.
It is the starting point for a walking trail with mountain views.
There are picnic benches around the car park.
Walking trail
The walking trail is waymarked from start to finish.
Look out for the information panel at the start of the trail.
Find out about walking trail grades.
Brynffo Trail
- Grade: Moderate
- Distance: 3½ miles/5.4 kilometres
- Time: 2 hours
Enjoy long views of the Cambrian Mountains to the north, before dropping into the sheltered valley of Cwm Crychan.
You will follow the trail beside the stream, before climbing up through the trees back to the car park.
Horse riding in Crychan Forest
There is open access for horse riding throughout Crychan Forest.
Our car parks in Crychan Forest are the starting point for many miles of horse riding on forest roads and old tracks.
There are also shortcuts onto the Epynt Way, a 50 mile long bridleway around the boundary of the Sennybridge military training area.
Facilities for horse riders at our car parks include corrals and tethering rails.
The car parks at Halfway and Brynffo are the most suitable for horse boxes.
There is access for carriage drivers at Brynffo car park.
For more information about horse riding in Crychan Forest, go to the Crychan Forest Association website.
Crychan Forest
Brynffo car park is within Crychan Forest.
Set in beautiful countryside between the BBannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and the Cambrian Mountains, Crychan Forest is criss-crossed with many old tracks that linked the farms that were once here.
In the 1930s the Forestry Commission bought the farms and land and planted trees here as part of the efforts across the UK to replenish timber stocks which had been run-down during the First World War.
A few ruined dwellings remain and you may come across them as you explore.
The forest is made up of oak, ash, beech, hazel and conifers and the colours vary depending on the season from bluebells in the spring to the golden hues of autumn.
Nowadays it provides valuable timber and is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Goshawks, buzzards and red kites nest here, and you may catch a glimpse of roe deer.
As well as the walking trail from Brynffo there are walking trails from our three other car parks in Crychan Forest:
Halfway car park is the easiest of these to reach as it is situated just off the A40, a few miles from Llandovery.
The car parks at Brynffo, Cefn Farm and Esgair Fwyog are located on minor roads off the A483 between Llandovery and Builth Wells.
National Forest for Wales
Crychan Forest forms part of the National Forest for Wales.
The National Forest will:
- create areas of new woodland
- enhance existing woodlands
- restore Wales’ irreplaceable ancient woodlands
It will form a connected ecological network running throughout Wales, bringing social, economic and environmental benefits.
Parts of the network will eventually form a trail running the length and breadth of Wales, so anyone can access it wherever they live.
For more information go to the National Forest for Wales website.
Visiting safely
We want you to return home safely after your visit here.
You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of any children and animals with you during your visit.
Please note:
- military training takes place in this forest.
- unexploded flares or blanks may cause serious injury if handled.
For advice and tips to help you plan your visit here go to Visiting our places safely.
Changes to visitor facilities
See the top of this webpage for details of any planned closures or other changes to visitor facilities here.
For your safety, always follow instructions from staff and signs including those for trail diversions or closures.
We may divert or close trails whilst we undertake maintenance work or other operations and we may need to close other visitor facilities temporarily.
In extreme weather, we may close facilities at short notice due to the risk of injury to visitors and staff.
Organising an event on our land
You may need permission from us to organise an event or to carry out some activities on our land.
Check if you are allowed to use our land.
How to get here
Brynffo car park is 7½ miles north east of Llandovery.
Postcode
The postcode is SA20 0YT.
Please note that this postcode may not take you to the car park if you use a sat nav or navigation app.
We suggest you follow the directions below or use the Google map on this page which has a pin on the car park’s location.
Directions
Take the A483 from Llandovery towards Builth Wells.
After 4 ½ miles turn right at the brown and white sign for Crychan Forest Trails.
Follow the minor road towards Tirabad and after 2 miles go past the entrance to the Esgair Fwyog car park.
After 1 mile the Brynffo car park is on the right.
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Ordnance Survey
The Ordnance Survey (OS) grid reference for the car park is SN 848 410 (Explorer Map 187).
Public transport
The nearest mainline railway station is in Llandovery.
For details of public transport go to the Traveline Cymru website.
Parking
Parking is free of charge.
Overnight parking is not permitted.
Contact details
There are no staff at this location.
Contact our customer team for general enquiries during office hours, Monday to Friday.
Related document downloads
Crychan Forest - Brynffo site information
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