Rasa

Community in Brecknockshire

Wales

Rasa

Wind Turbine at Rassau Industrial Estate This was the first full scale wind turbine to be erected in Blaenau Gwent round about 2012.
It sits beside the Alan Davies Way in the grounds of BMI Redlands Rassau Plant.
Many more wind turbines have been erected since then in the County including another one on the same industrial estate. Look carefully and you can see it and the moon too. — Wind Turbine at Rassau Industrial Estate Credit: Colin Cheesman

Rasa is a small community located in the historic county of Brecknockshire in Wales. It is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. The community is made up of a few scattered houses and farms, giving it a peaceful and rural atmosphere.

Rasa is known for its picturesque countryside, including rolling hills, lush green valleys, and meandering rivers. The area is popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers who come to explore the scenic surroundings and enjoy outdoor activities.

The community has a strong sense of community spirit, with residents often coming together for local events and celebrations. There are also a few small businesses in the area, providing essential services and goods to the community.

Overall, Rasa is a charming and tranquil community that offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Rasa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.812915/-3.240936 or Grid Reference SO1413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wind Turbine at Rassau Industrial Estate

This was the first full scale wind turbine to be erected in Blaenau Gwent round about 2012. It sits beside the Alan Davies Way in the grounds of BMI Redlands Rassau Plant. Many more wind turbines have been erected since then in the County including another one on the same industrial estate. Look carefully and you can see it and the moon too.

Colin Cheesman

Dam, Carno Reservoir

Southern end of reservoir; the line of the A465 can just be discerned beyond the dam wall.

M J Roscoe

Pumping station, Carno Reservoir

The station is on the west bank next to a covered reservoir to its right.

M J Roscoe

Rassau Substation

This large terminal pylon has a circuit that spur's off into the 400kV substation at Rassau. It supplies the local area from the National Grid network covering the North valley between Abergavenny and Merthyr Tydfil.

David Neale

Pile of stones

The OS marks several 'piles of stones' placed as an aid to navigation along the N/S path across the plateau of Mynydd Llangynidr. With its innumerable pits and knolls this area is a navigational challenge in good weather and would be extraordinarily difficult in poor weather. A thin layer of gritstone overlies limestone which has been dissolving away over millennia to leave this pocked surface.

Alan Bowring

Rassau Industrial Estate

andy dolman

Rassau looking towards Ebbw Vale town

andy dolman

Mobile phone mast & former railway

This (ubiquitous) mobile phone mast sits along side the former rail line that carried limestone from Cwar y Hendre to the iron and steel works at Ebbw Vale. Timber sleepers and some of the original stone sleepers can be seen along this bridleway.

Nick Toulson

Old and older rail embankments

The raised ground on the left is the original embankment (late 19th century?) for the old rail line that ran from Cwar yr Hendre to Ebbw Vale Iron and Steelworks. The track on the right is a more modern (dismantled in the 1970's?) embankment. The original line followed the contour of the hill, whereas the later route took a more direct route using much larger embankments. This feature is not featured on the 1:50000 OS map but is on the 1:25000 OS map.

Storm over Rassau

Storm over Rassau

Storm over Rassau

Storm over Rassau

Storm over Rassau

Carno Reservoir

Carno Reservoir

Carno Reservoir

Old leat

This old leat collects water from the moor and runs for several kilometres towards a covered reservoir at grid ref SO 136117. The moor in this square is nearly all covered with grass.

Graham Cole

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Rasa is located at Grid Ref: SO1413 (Lat: 51.812915, Lng: -3.240936)

Unitary Authority: Blaenau Gwent

Police Authority: Gwent

Also known as: Rassau