Things to do around Crymych:
One of the largest villages in the Preseli area with a population of approximately 600, Crymch boasts a Cinema - Theatre y Gromlech, swimming pool and leisure centre. There is also a Fair Trade craft shop, cafe, pubs, fish and chip shop, and many other shops. From Crymych you can walk up Frenni Fawr - the 3rd highest peak in the Preselis.
Things to do in the Preselis:
The Preselis are an area of great natural beauty and enormous historical interest. The bluestones of Stonehenge come from Carn Menyn. Close by runs the Golden Road, an ancient track that was the main trade route between Wessex and Ireland. Also see the enormous slate quarries at Rosebush; Nevern Church with its bleeding yew; Gors Fawr stonecircle; the prehistoric cromlech, Pentre Ifan; and the reconstructed iron age fort at Castell Henllys. Plus there's an abundance of art and craft galleries, including pottery, mohair, slate and candles.
Suggested walks:
There are local community walks from Newport and Crymych. Please contact Newport Visitor Information Centre for further information on: 01239 820 912 or E-mail them
Here are some walks that are popular locally. They all offer excellent opportunities to see the beautiful countryside. You can find out more about these walks and even print out maps to follow in our dedicated interactive mapping pages.
- Nevern - a circular walk out of Nevern 2.3miles / 1hr 30mins
- Cwm Gwaun - a circular walk in the Gwaun Valley 5.2miles / 2hrs 15mins
- Foel Eryr - a circular walk on the Preseli Hills 6.2miles / 3hrs
- Rosebush - Foel Cwm Cerwyn - Rosebush 4.8miles / 2hrs 30mins
- 'Golden Road' Bwlch Gwynt car park - Crymych. 7.4miles / 4hrs (one way)
- Mynachlog-ddu - Carn Menyn - Bedd Arthur - Mynachlog-ddu 5.6miles
/ 3hrs
Llys-y-Fran - A walk around the reservoir - 6.5 miles / 3hrs 15mins
Walking times have been calculated on an average speed of 2mph and do not account for stops.
