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Trapp

Situated on the top of a precipitous limestone crag on the Black Mountain, and with a vertical drop to the River Cennen below, Carreg Cennen Castle, to the east of Trapp, enjoys one of the most spectacular locations of any Welsh castle. The present castle dates from 1248, but some attribute a castle here to Urien, a knight of Arthur’s Round Table. It remained a Welsh stronghold for 30 years, falling to Edward I during his first invasion in 1277. During the Wars of the Roses it became a base for bandit Lancastrians. Taken on behalf of the Yorkists in 1462, the fortress was dismantled on the orders of Edward IV, leaving the romantic ruins seen today. A visit is well worth the effort to enjoy the impressive views and to appreciate what a daunting task attacking the castle must have been. There is only one way up – a steep, grassy hill protected by a complicated system of defences.

One local legend tells of a narrow underground tunnel that leads from the castle to a wishing well where visitors used to throw corks into the water to make their dreams come true. The well’s waters were also thought to have special powers, particularly in curing eye and ear complaints. Trapp itself has a connection with water as the village is the source of Brecon Carreg mineral water.

In the converted barns of Llwyndewi Farm is Trapp Arts and Crafts Centre, which specialises in Welsh crafts. The shop stocks an interesting range of quality items including stained glass, love spoons, pottery and jewellery, and the art gallery on the first floor shows the work of local artists. Demonstrations and exhibitions run throughout the summer months, and the centre has a coffee shop.