Overview
The name Crickhowell is taken from that of the nearby Iron age hill fort of Crug Hywel above the town, the Welsh language name being anglicised by map-makers and local English-speaking people. The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Significant parts of the surrounding countryside, over 20,000 acres 80 km form part of the Glanusk Park estate. The town has a population of around 2,800 people. Crickhowell offers visitors a feast of local shops and is the ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park.
