Llansantffraed is located between Brecon and Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, South Wales. The hamlet sits on the banks of the River Usk , 1 mile from Talybont and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. To the north lies Llangors Lake, separated from the village by the Allt yr Esgair (393m) outcrop. The area is popular with walkers and there are many walking trails including a climb up the aforementioned Allt-yr-Esgair and a trail around Llangors Lake. Those who appreciate a longer hike might choose the Usk Valley Trail or the Taff Trail that pass close to Llansantffraed.
Llansantffraed is most famous for its association with poet Henry Vaughan, whose gravestone can be found in the church cemetery. There is also a memorial to him inside the church. ....

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