RIVERSIDE CARAVAN PARK

Riverside Caravan Park is a well-tended adults-only park situated on the immediate outskirts of Crickhowell. The site is surrounded by delightful countryside and has excellent facilities for all manner of guests. The centre of Crickhowell is just a few minutes’ walk and offers numerous specialist shops, including a first-class delicatessen, as well as several friendly pubs and eateries.

Crickhowell and the surrounding countryside lend themselves perfectly to being explored on foot. Routes vary in length and difficulty, so there’s something for every age and ability. The town itself can be perambulated on a circular route within about 45 minutes.

For those who don’t mind getting their boots dirty, leaflets outlining various countryside treks are available in many of the town’s shops, including at Crickhowell Adventure Gear, which specifically caters to outdoor activities.

The Brecon Beacons and Table Mountain are also within easy reach of the site.

The caravan park is located 4 miles south-east of Tretower, on the bank of the River Usk. Spanning the river is the historic 17th-century Crickhowell Bridge, notable for its deceiving arches, with 13 arches visible from the east and only 12 from the west.

Offering spectacular views on all sides, you cannot fail to enjoy this thriving market town.

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Andrew L.

"Great location near the river and close to the centre of the village. Great walks from the site. No need to use your vehicle. Friendly welcome from the owner. Really helpful. We will return."

A Little Bit About Crickhowell And The Things To Do

Crickhowell is a lovely countryside town in the Usk Valley, snuggled between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. The name is derived from an Anglicization of Crug Hywel, or Hywel’s Fort. This is a reference to the Iron Age hillfort that tops the iconic Table Mountain that overlooks the town and the Usk Valley.

The quaint town is steeped in history, from the ruins of the Norman-built castle to the 14th-century St. Edmund’s Church, the arched bridge to the 19th-century market hall, a wander through this countryside town can take you on a trip through the ages.

Furthermore, as you meander, you’ll be met with fine examples of domestic architecture that reflect medieval, Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian styles.

More history can be found at the acclaimed Blaenavon World Heritage Center, about six miles away. Here, the history of Wales as the world’s biggest producer of iron and coal is told.

Crickhowell is also lauded for its shopping, as residents support only independently-owned stores in the town. For this reason, locals and visitors can find fantastic local produce that puts back into the local economy.

Crickhowell and its surroundings are popular Powys bases for outdoor adventurers, who come to hike, mountain bike, or climb in the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains. There’s also the option to take to the skies by paragliding or hang gliding, or to cast off for plump brown trout in the Usk River.

Cyclists and walkers can enjoy numerous trails, such as the Crug Hywel or Table Mountain path, a mile from Riverside. Those who make it to the top, 451 metres above sea level, can enjoy Crug Hywel’s flat top and extensive Iron Age Celtic fort.

For a more relaxing outing, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is only a 10-minute walk away and well worth a wander. There’s also the option to take a canal trip out on the water, too.

At the market town of Abergavenny, six miles away, visitors can find the pick-up point for the region’s long-distance trails; Marches Way, Beacon Beacons, and the Usk Valley.

A little further afield, the bookshops and castle of Hay-on-Wye are about 20 miles away, and the Welsh capital, Cardiff is less than 40 miles.

"Did you know in 1929 Dr Edward Bach of Bach remedies, found one of his first flower essences, Mimulus, 'growing to perfection' in Crickhowell along the banks of the River Usk."