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Glyn Tarell

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Glyn Tarell is a valley and a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and the historic county of Brecknockshire. It is in the Brecon Beacons National Park and at the northern edge of the Brecon Beaco

Gateway to Cwm Tarell Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7159389

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Glyn Tarell is a valley and a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and the historic county of Brecknockshire. It is in the Brecon Beacons National Park and at the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons mountains. It includes the villages of Llanspyddid and Libanus.

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Glyn Tarell is a valley and a community in the county of Powys, Wales, and the historic county of Brecknockshire. It is in the Brecon Beacons National Park and at the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons mountains. It includes the villages of Llanspyddid and Libanus.

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Background

Description

The valley is on the A470 road which runs along the eponymous valley of the River Tarell. The Taff Trail runs through the valley. The administrative area of the community extends over a wide area of sparsely populated land, and extends south beyond the watershed to include the highest part of the River Taff and the Beacons Reservoir. Much of its northern boundary is formed by the River Usk. The peak Pen y Fan (886 m) is at the eastern boundary of the community. The main villages in the community are Libanus and Llanspyddid. In 2011 the population of Glyn Tarell was 633, with 14.7% of them able to speak Welsh.

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Coordinates
51.8980, -3.4850
District
Powys
Parish
Glyn Tarell
Postcode
LD3 8NH
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glyn Tarell?
Glyn Tarell is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD3 8NH), in the parish of Glyn Tarell.
Is Glyn Tarell free to visit?
Yes, Glyn Tarell is free to enter.
How do I get to Glyn Tarell?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD3 8NH. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.