Gwernvale chambered cairn

No. 383 of 2,223 in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), No. 201 for history. History, 1.0 km from Crickhowell.

A chambered cairn near Crickhowell, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.63 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bear HotelGrade II* listed, in CrickhowellHistory and heritage
Riverside Caravan ParkStay, in CrickhowellCamping
Cwmdu CampsiteStay, 6.0 km from CrickhowellCamping
Glanusk Caravan ParkStay, 3.7 km from CrickhowellCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dragon InnGrade II* listed, in CrickhowellFood and pubs
Treebeards Barin CrickhowellFood and pubs
Antur Brew Coin CrickhowellFood and pubs
Wine Vaults7.2 km from Crickhowell, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Market Hall Cinema7.2 km from Crickhowell, just outside the parkRainy day
Brynmawr and District Museum7.2 km from Crickhowell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Cwmdu Studios6.2 km from CrickhowellArt and galleries

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