Aber

Settlement in Brecknockshire

Wales

Aber

Talybont Aqueduct, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Credit: Colin Park

Aber is a small village located in the historic county of Brecknockshire, Wales. Situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Aber is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

The village is nestled along the banks of the River Usk, providing residents and visitors with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The landscape is dominated by rolling hills, lush green valleys, and the towering peaks of the Brecon Beacons.

Aber is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village offers a range of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. It is also within close proximity to the market town of Brecon, which provides additional services and facilities.

The area around Aber is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking, hiking, and cycling trails to explore. The nearby Brecon Beacons offer opportunities for mountaineering and rock climbing, while the River Usk is popular for fishing and canoeing.

In addition to its natural attractions, Aber is steeped in history. The village is home to several historical landmarks, including Aber Castle, a medieval fortress dating back to the 12th century. The ruins of the castle provide a glimpse into the area's past and offer a unique experience for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Aber is a charming village that offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Aber Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.883763/-3.3015736 or Grid Reference SO1021. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Talybont Aqueduct, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Colin Park

Bank at Talybont Reservoir

Darren Haddock

Picnic Area and Information Board near Talybont Reservoir

Darren Haddock

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near Talybont

Electrically operated road bridge.

Pip Rolls

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Ashford Tunnel

You have to check before entering, that there is no-one else in there!

Pip Rolls

Talybont Reservoir

The area of the reservoir closest to the dam.

James Boulter

Canal bridge, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Talybont 1978

Another lifting canal bridge sited at the junction of the canal, the B4558 and the road leading to Talybont reservoir. Photographed December 1979.

Crispin Purdye

Talybont Reservoir, dam at north end

Taken while cycling Lon Las Cymru (National Cycle Network route 8)

Richard Fairhurst

Talybont Reservoir

View SW towards Allt Lwyd, at a time of low water levels, quite common in the 1990's.

Richard Webb

Bridge restrictions

The drawbridge stays down during the school run. There is another sign on the other side of the bridge in English and in Welsh stating the restrictions unfortunately the reflection of the sun makes it hard to read the times on the picture.

Helene

On the north side of Tor y Foel

Tor y Foel is the extension of the main Brecon Beacons ridge east of the deep Caerfanell valley, which now holds Talybont reservoir (SO1020 : Talybont Reservoir). The footpath from Llangynidr cuts across the side of the hill. The hill in the background is Twyn Du on the other side of the Caerfanell. An access road to an old quarry south of Tor y Foel runs N to S through this square. The higher ground in S is open grassland while the lower areas are enclosed grazing, with a little forest on the steep slopes of Caerfanell valley in W.

Rudi Winter

Retired petrol pumps

anonymous

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Talybont

The bridge is White Hart Bridge No 143, beyond which are the remains on the railway bridge of the former Midland Railway Hereford, Hay and Brecon line.

Dr Neil Clifton

Ashford Tunnel

A view along the side of the B4558 as the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal disappears into the north entrance of the Ashford Tunnel. Light can just be glimpsed at the other end!

Alan Bowring

Talybont reservoir wall

Talybont reservoir is huge and this is a sturdy wall to hold back the pressure. Even though it hasn't rained in a while the white strip on the wall shows that the water level is still not too far below maximum. This reservoir yields 15 million gallons per day and feeds into the usk river - as do the Usk and Cray reservoirs. The people of Newport must all have swimming pools !

Nigel Davies