Afon Cynrig facts for kids
The Afon Cynrig is a river found in Powys, Wales. It starts high up in the central Brecon Beacons mountains. The river then flows northwards. It eventually joins a bigger river called the River Usk at a place called Abercynrig, which is just east of Brecon.
About the Afon Cynrig
The Afon Cynrig is an important part of the natural landscape in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. It helps to shape the valleys and provides water for the area.
Where Does It Start?
The Afon Cynrig actually begins when two smaller rivers combine. These are the Nant Sere and the Nant Cynwyn. They meet just above a village called Cantref. Both of these smaller rivers start in amazing valleys. These valleys were carved out by glaciers a very long time ago.
The Nant Sere starts beneath the peaks of Pen y Fan and Cribyn. The Nant Cynwyn begins near Cribyn and Fan y Big. These mountains are some of the highest and most famous in the Brecon Beacons.
The Gap Road
An old route known as the 'Gap Road' uses the valley of Cwm Cynwyn. This road goes from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil. It crosses the mountains at a low point, or 'col', at the head of the valley. This makes it easier to travel through the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Some people think that this old road might have been built by the Romans when they were in Britain.
