Coed-yr-ynys

Settlement in Brecknockshire

Wales

Coed-yr-ynys

Llangynidr Bridge Over the River Usk, looking SW — Llangynidr Bridge Credit: John Thorn

Coed-yr-ynys is a small village located in Brecknockshire, a historic county in Wales, United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The name Coed-yr-ynys translates to "wood of the island" in Welsh, reflecting the area's rich natural beauty. The village is known for its dense woodlands, rolling hills, and pristine rivers, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Coed-yr-ynys boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving the village's heritage and charm. Traditional stone cottages dot the landscape, giving the area a timeless and idyllic feel. The village also has a quaint church, which serves as a focal point for the community.

Coed-yr-ynys is a haven for hikers and walkers, with numerous trails and footpaths that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The nearby Taff Trail, a long-distance footpath, passes through the village, attracting visitors from far and wide.

In terms of amenities, Coed-yr-ynys has a small village shop that caters to the needs of the local residents. For more extensive services, the town of Brecon is a short drive away, offering a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Coed-yr-ynys is a charming village that provides a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a break from urban life. With its natural beauty and strong sense of community, it is a hidden gem within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Coed-yr-ynys Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.872954/-3.233916 or Grid Reference SO1520. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llangynidr Bridge

Over the River Usk, looking SW

John Thorn

A40 by Llwyfen Farm

With the sunlight highlighting the slopes of Pen Allt-mawr.

Jennifer Luther Thomas

Ty'r -chanter

Jennifer Luther Thomas

Cil-wich-fawr Farm

With Tor y Foel beyond.

Jennifer Luther Thomas

Llangynidr Bridge, in winter

Jennifer Luther Thomas

Buckland Hill near Bwlch

The A40 Brecon/Abergavenny road passes through a gap in the hills at Bwlch (Welsh = pass) where a spur of the Black Mountains/Y Mynyddoedd Duon reaches across the broad valley of the River Usk/Afon Wysg. It is probably the presence of the hard-wearing sandstones of the Brownstones Formation seen amongst the bracken in this shot which account for the presence of Buckland Hill. It would have been over-ridden by the Usk valley glacier moving southeastwards through here during the last Ice Age. The area is now access land.

Alan Bowring

Views from Buckland Hill

A line of lichen-encrusted low sandstone buttresses decorate the western edge of the hill immediately south of the village of Bwlch (Welsh = 'pass') on the A40. Emerging from a bracken-covered slope scattered with oaks, birch and hawthorns they afford an excellent viewpoint for the distant ridges of the Black Mountains/Y Mynyddoedd Duon. These same purple/brown rocks (the Brownstones Formation within the 'Old Red Sandstone') also form the larger part of the Brecon Beacons to the south. The prominent spur of 'Crug Hywel' can just be seen in the distance on the right SO2220

Alan Bowring

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Yard Bridge No 131

The 'Mon and Brec' is one of Britain's least visited canals, probably because it is isolated from the main network. This means that the visitor will be rewarded with a very peaceful, as well as beautiful, waterway.

Dr Neil Clifton

Llangynidr Bridge, River Usk, Breconshire

I have not researched the age of this beautiful bridge, but will add it to the caption with acknowledgement if someone can supply it.

Dr Neil Clifton

Llangynidr Bridge in spring

Yet another view of this attractive stone arch bridge built in a style characteristic of the family of bridges spanning the Usk/Wysg at Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Brecon.

Alan Bowring

Sardis Baptist Chapel, Llangynidr

Sardis Baptist Chapel, Rebuilt 1858.

Simon Atkin

Mill Falls

Kayaking Mill Falls with the river Usk at a high level. Normally this is a series of small ledges and rocks, but with the river this high it becomes a continuous fast, steep rapid.

Barry Deakin

Glasfryn terrace Bwlch

Glasfryn terrace Bwlch just off the A40.

Shaun Ferguson

Llangynidr Bridge, September

Keith Salvesen

The Usk from Llangynidr Bridge (Tor Y Foel in the distance)

Keith Salvesen

Llangynidr Bridge during a flood

The roar of the bloated Usk transforms a normally tranquil spot into something quite different. Three canoeists passed under these arches just before this shot was taken.

Alan Bowring