Glanpant

25/01/2025

Gan ddymuno Dydd Sant Dwynwen hapus i'n holl ffrindiau a'n dilynwyr

Wishing all our friends and followers a Happy Saint Dwynwen's Day

24/01/2025

Looking out from Glanpant Bach, it is hard to resist the rounded form of Tor Y Foel (meaning bare mound) across the valley, making this #4 in our series of 18 Marilyns…

To make the most of the views in all directions, Tor Y Foel is best ascended as part of a circular walk which can be taken from Llangynidr, Talybont on Usk or the Talybont Reservoir, each of which gives a climb of 411m, and allow you to also enjoy stretches of the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Usk Valley Walk, the Taff Trail or the Brynore Tramroad, each with interesting heritage. Standing on Tor y Foel feels like you are in the centre of everything - with great views of the Talybont Reservoir (the largest in mid-Wales) and Central Brecon Beacons to the west, the expanse of Llangynidr moor to the south, the Black Mountains and particularly the distinctive shape of Sugarloaf to the east, and the earlier Marilyns of Allt yr Esgair and Mynydd Llangynidr to the north. Depending on where you started, there are cafes and pubs in Llangynidr and Talybont ready with welcoming refreshments at the end of the walk.

Follow us to hear about all of the Marilyns or go to the website ( https://www.glanpant.com/walking-marilyns-from-glanpant/ ) to see the full list. Maps for each of the walks are available when you stay at Glanpant Bach. To find out more about Marilyns across the UK, check out the Relative Hills Society website ( rhsoc.uk ).

18/01/2025

For the next in the series of 18 Marilyns from Glanpant Bach, we head just to the north to take on two great hills on the edge of the Black Mountains which can be climbed independently, looped together or included as part of a longer walk…

Glanpant Marilyn #2: Mynydd Llangorse & #3: Mynydd Troed - taking a short drive to the col between the hills, makes M. Llangorse a 161m climb and M. Troed a 255m climb, giving 416m in total. Mynydd Llangorse’s heathered slopes, featuring several Bronze Age burial cairns, rise above Llangorse lake (Llyn Syfaddan), the largest natural lake in South Wales and home to much wildlife and birds as well as the legend of Gorsey the lake monster. I love the name of Mynydd Troed - meaning Foot Mountain - evoking a giant’s foot left on the landscape. Before taking on the climb you can check out the location of a Neolithic chambered tomb a short walk up the hill from the road and looking down over Cwm Sorgwm to the east. Obvious paths give several options for walking, allowing you to select according to preferred views, prevailing weather and length of walk. After the walk, drop into Llangorse village to check out the offerings at the Llangorse Community Shop and Cafe, have a pint in one of the pubs or take a closer look at the lake from the shore.

Follow us to hear about all of the Marilyns or go to the website ( https://www.glanpant.com/walking-marilyns-from-glanpant/ ) to see the full list. Maps for each of the walks are available when you stay at Glanpant Bach. To find out more about Marilyns across the UK, check out the Relative Hills Society website ( rhsoc.uk ).

15/01/2025

Still looking for a challenge for 2025? Why not bag some Marilyns…defined by Alan Dawson as hills or mountains with a prominence of at least 150m over the surrounding ground, these get you to a height for views of the area and, as a friend of mine likes to say “it’s the hills that get you fit”.

Glanpant Bach has 18 Marilyns within a 30 mile drive to the start point, offering a great mix of walks. We will feature each of these over the coming weeks, but we have to start with…

Glanpant Marilyn #1: Allt yr Esgair (meaning “wooded slope of the ridge”) or simply ‘The Allt’- step out the door to set off on the gradual climb of just under 200m in 2.4km/1.5miles, initially following the path of a roman road and ending at a rocky knoll with 360° views (helpful signboard point out the key peaks and places) where you can imagine what it was like for those at the iron age fort. If you are lucky you will also catch the mists, or “dragon’s breath” in the valleys below. From the top you can extend the walk down the other side, going on to Llangasty on the edge of Llangorse lake or returning at a lower level to check out the intriguing Paragon tower or just return the way you came up, possibly stopping at the Welsh Venison Centre for a coffee.

Follow us to hear about all of the Marilyns or go to the website ( https://www.glanpant.com/walking-marilyns-from-glanpant/ ) to see the full list. Maps for each of the walks are available when you stay at Glanpant Bach. To find out more about Marilyns across the UK, check out the Relative Hills Society website ( rhsoc.uk ).

12/12/2024

Our new web site is now live and there are vacancies for 2025, why not treat yourself, a friend or family to a break?

Contact us at https://www.glanpant.com/

05/12/2024

This looks like fun and Glanpant is the perfect base for it.

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29/11/2024

28/11/2024

A few of you have expressed an interest in the Room at Glanpant... we are not going to be advertising this for now whilst we get accustomed to running the cottage. However, we are happy to welcome back previous guests who would like to return.
It will now be on a room only basis and minimum 2 night stay. Anyone who is interested, please drop me an email at [email protected] and I can let you know the rates.
Many thanks for remaining interested in the Glanpant Room and I hope we will be able to welcome you back.

25/11/2024

Great to see the plans for improving footway access into Bwlch, making it safer to walk out to the Venison Centre and hills and, of course, in to the New Inn pub.
Fingers crossed that the plans will proceed at a good pace.

🚧A40 Bwlch speed management and footway widening proposal🚧

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Drop in between 14:00 - 20:00 25/11 to discuss any feedback with our team. All welcome⬇️

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24/11/2024

Hello all...as we progress in taking over the running of Glanpant Bach we are happy to say we now have our ratecard for 2025 - so do get in touch if you check out any dates of interest.
Also, stay tuned for new look website coming soon...

13/11/2024

Thanks to all our followers for your support.

03/11/2024

Hello All,
We are embracing the challenge of continuing Mark & Hilary’s excellent work as hosts of Glanpant Bach. At this time we plan to be open for bookings from 1 Dec 2024, but are still getting all our ducks lined up to be able to take bookings. However, if you would like to ask us to hold particular dates for you or have any other queries, then please do get in touch at [email protected] . Otherwise please keep following for more updates…

03/11/2024

After ten years of welcoming guests to Glanpant Bach and due to a health issue or two, the time has come for us to move on. We are pleased that under the new ownership of Emma & Mark, Glanpant Bach will continue to be available for your stays in Bannau Brycheiniog / the Brecon Beacons.

We really enjoyed meeting all of our guests over the past ten years, many on more than one occasion, and hope that you will continue to enjoy return visits to Glanpant Bach.

With warm regards
Hilary & Mark

28/09/2024

When you head out for a quick early morning walk up Allt yr Esgair (The Allt) it’s always worth stopping to look back 🧡

21/09/2024

Our very own Nessie - just along the way at Llangorse Lake!