Allt Aber-brân-fawr

Wood, Forest in Brecknockshire

Wales

Allt Aber-brân-fawr

Llwybr i Aberbran / Path to Aberbran Llwybr ceffyl yn dod i lawr o&#039;r ucheldir i gyfeiriad pentre Aberbran.

A bridleway descends the hill in the direction of Aberbran village (trans. confluence of the crow stream). — Llwybr i Aberbran / Path to Aberbran Credit: Alan Richards

Allt Aber-brân-fawr is a woodland located in the county of Brecknockshire, Wales. Situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this forest is a natural haven known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.

Spanning over an area of approximately 500 acres, Allt Aber-brân-fawr is characterized by its dense canopy of native trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a habitat for various species of birds, mammals, and insects, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its tranquil surroundings. The paths lead through picturesque glades, past babbling streams, and up to breathtaking viewpoints, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Allt Aber-brân-fawr also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. Ruins of old farmsteads and ancient burial mounds can be found within the woodland, serving as a reminder of the area's past.

Visitors to Allt Aber-brân-fawr can partake in a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The forest is also a popular spot for nature education and conservation programs, with local organizations working to preserve its unique ecosystem.

Overall, Allt Aber-brân-fawr is a captivating woodland that offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to connect with nature. Its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and stunning vistas make it a cherished destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Allt Aber-brân-fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.945041/-3.4701986 or Grid Reference SN9928. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llwybr i Aberbran / Path to Aberbran

Llwybr ceffyl yn dod i lawr o'r ucheldir i gyfeiriad pentre Aberbran. A bridleway descends the hill in the direction of Aberbran village (trans. confluence of the crow stream).

Alan Richards

Twyn-y-Gaer trig

Iain Macaulay

Bracken on Twyn-Y-Gaer

Iain Macaulay

Grassy track up Twyn-y-Gaer

Iain Macaulay

Summit rocks of Twyn y Gaer

The sandstone bedrock at the 367m high summit of Twyn y Gaer has been quarried away in the past - possibly when the site was occupied during the Iron Age?

Alan Bowring

Pillow mound at Twyn y Gaer

This long low L-shaped earthen mound is one of several on the flanks of this hillfort which is interpreted as a pillow mound. Dating from the 19th century they were provided for rabbits to burrow into as a number of fur farms were established in the area.

Alan Bowring

Ponds on Mynydd Illtud

Two shallow ponds lie on the plateau-like surface of Mynydd Illtud - an area of common land beside the Brecon Beacons National Park visitor centre (the 'Mountain Centre') at Libanus. Visible in the background are Pen y Fan (left) and Corn Du (right).

Alan Bowring

High pressure gas main

The 1220 mm diameter pipe can be seen here before it is buried.

Roger W Haworth

Aber-Bran Bridge

Aber-Bran Bridge over the River Usk (Afon Wysg) with Aberbran Fach Farmbuildings beyond.

Bonelli

Church At Penpont

Church at Penpont.

Bonelli

Pen-y-Wern Wood

Pen y Wern wood on right, the photo shows the A40 with the course of the old road to the right of the fence.

Bonelli

West of Aberyscir, near Brecon

From near Cusop, overlooking Pontarfran and the Usk Valley.

Andrew Jones

Dislodged erratics on Mynydd Illtud

The soils on this piece of common land are too thin and nutrient poor for anything other than rough grazing, hence its survival as a common to the modern day. The area was scoured to bedrock by glacial ice some 20,000 years ago and when it melted it deposited hundreds of blocks of sandstone across the plateau surface. Many have been removed over the years for reasons of land management both on the common and on surrounding farmland. They are now sometimes found stacked together as they are here. Fan Frynych is seen in the distance.

Alan Bowring

Dislodged erratic boulder

The presence of moss and lichens on these boulders gives clues as to how long ago they were moved from the resting places they had occupied for over 15,000 years. The lack of any such growth on the bottom half of this sandstone rock suggests it was moved here quite recently.

Alan Bowring

Disturbed corner of Mynydd Illtud common

The common is owned and managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority though a number of graziers have common rights over it. Hill ponies and sheep are common sights as are walkers from the nearby National Park Visitor Centre. Erratic blocks of sandstone are scattered across it as are a number of pools, some appearing only seasonally.

Alan Bowring