Article from Brecon Beacons National Park
Last Updated: 26 March 2008 12:48
Taf Fechan Forest & Boardwalk
A wide boardwalk winds its way through a wooded, wetland area to 2 ponds with viewing platforms.
Further information
This is an excellent sheltered spot for wildlife including birds & dragonflies. This is an isolated, but scenic spot in the middle of a forested valley. A short ramp with a gradient of 1:4 leads onto the boardwalk. Mobile phone reception is poor in this area.
How to get there: This is an isolated spot on a minor road, 5km north of Pontsticill - follow the signs for Talybont-on-Usk. The board walk is just past the Ystradgynwyn tea rooms and holiday cottages and are clearly visible on your left hand side.
Nearest town or village: Pontsticill.
OS Grid Reference: Explorer Map OL12 or Landranger Map 160 - SO 048 161.
Distance: 300 metres there and back.
Contact: Forestry Commission on 0845 604 0845.
Facilities: There are a number of accessible picnic facilities nearby and further way-marked walks in the area. The closest facilities to this site are at Merthyr Tydfil and local shops can also be found at Trefechan.
Parking: The compacted stone car park holds three cars and is at the start of the boardwalk. There is a larger car park 150 metres further north. As with all car parks we strongly recommend that you don’t leave valuables in your car.
Toilets: The closest toilets can be found in Merthyr Tydfil and Talybont-on-Usk.
