Bwlch y Garreg

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Bwlch y Garreg

Rocks on Craig y Llyn-mawr Rocky outcrops on Craig y Llyn-mawr on Carreg-hir. The trig point is just visible in the background. — Rocks on Craig y Llyn-mawr Credit: Philip Halling

Bwlch y Garreg is a small village located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is situated in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside. The village is known for its quaint charm and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Bwlch y Garreg is home to a small community of residents who take pride in maintaining the village's traditional character. The village is dotted with historic buildings, including a church that dates back to the 12th century, adding to its old-world charm.

Visitors to Bwlch y Garreg can enjoy scenic walks and hikes in the surrounding countryside, taking in stunning views of the Welsh landscape. The village is also a great base for exploring the nearby attractions of Montgomeryshire, including historic castles, charming market towns, and picturesque nature reserves.

Overall, Bwlch y Garreg offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Welsh countryside and experience the warmth and hospitality of a traditional village community.

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Bwlch y Garreg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.556361/-3.455829 or Grid Reference SO0196. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rocks on Craig y Llyn-mawr Rocky outcrops on Craig y Llyn-mawr on Carreg-hir. The trig point is just visible in the background.

Rocks on Craig y Llyn-mawr

Rocky outcrops on Craig y Llyn-mawr on Carreg-hir. The trig point is just visible in the background.

View to Llyn Mawr and Llyn Du View to Llyn Mawr and Llyn Du from Craig y Llyn-mawr.

View to Llyn Mawr and Llyn Du

View to Llyn Mawr and Llyn Du from Craig y Llyn-mawr.

Approaching a white tubular metal footbridge over the Afon Carno at Clatter This was built to last and has.

Approaching a white tubular metal footbridge over the Afon Carno at Clatter

This was built to last and has.

Footbridge over the Afon Carno at Clatter Nice. A utilitarian thing but also a graceful, beautiful thing too.

Footbridge over the Afon Carno at Clatter

Nice. A utilitarian thing but also a graceful, beautiful thing too.

Railway crossing near Clatter An old style phone for contacting a signal box I assume...

Railway crossing near Clatter

An old style phone for contacting a signal box I assume...

On a footpath in a field just above the Afon Carno at Clatter Looking back down towards the railway line and river.

On a footpath in a field just above the Afon Carno at Clatter

Looking back down towards the railway line and river.

On a footpath above Clatter The woodland here affords shelter from a new spell of drizzle and then a short shower of rain.

On a footpath above Clatter

The woodland here affords shelter from a new spell of drizzle and then a short shower of rain.

Footpath sign at the field boundary The footpath sign is quite old too. Nice to see.

Footpath sign at the field boundary

The footpath sign is quite old too. Nice to see.

Footpath sign at the field boundary The Welsh language side.

Footpath sign at the field boundary

The Welsh language side.

Cottage with a shop This equestrian cottage seems to operate a small subsidiary business selling refreshments and honey, eggs etc. Very enterprising.

Cottage with a shop

This equestrian cottage seems to operate a small subsidiary business selling refreshments and honey, eggs etc. Very enterprising.

Sheep field with a herd of Badger Faced Welsh Mountain Sheep The breed is in its heartland around Clatter I believe. Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_Face_Welsh_Mountain_sheep" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badger_Face_Welsh_Mountain_sheep">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> here.

Sheep field with a herd of Badger Faced Welsh Mountain Sheep

The breed is in its heartland around Clatter I believe. Wikipedia Link

here.

Lane near Plasauduon High, dense hedges here.

Lane near Plasauduon

High, dense hedges here.

Gate at Wtrawen Nice place.

Gate at Wtrawen

Nice place.

Scene beside the lane Interesting landscape up here.

Scene beside the lane

Interesting landscape up here.

Old telephone box beside the lane It is not a defibrillator or a library yet.

A reminder of distant days, a few decades ago when public phone boxes were a vital facility.

Old telephone box beside the lane

It is not a defibrillator or a library yet. A reminder of distant days, a few decades ago when public phone boxes were a vital facility.

Dry stone wall and gate entrance beside the lane Top quality walling and recent by the looks of it.

Dry stone wall and gate entrance beside the lane

Top quality walling and recent by the looks of it.

Newhouse Nice place.

Newhouse

Nice place.

Field above Newhouse There are two men dry stone walling up there.

Field above Newhouse

There are two men dry stone walling up there.

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Bwlch y Garreg is located at Grid Ref: SO0196 (Lat: 52.556361, Lng: -3.455829)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Bwlchygarreg

What 3 Words

///sheepish.outlast.outsiders. Near Mochdre, Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.556361,-3.455829

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Telephone

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Generator Method: photovoltaic

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