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Unique 19th-c curio, a slice of social
and industrial history
One reader was thrilled to hear his
native Welsh being spoken at this
extraordinary survival, which dates from
1876. A maroon-painted corrugated iron
shed, it was built as a very basic hotel
for a halt for a long-defunct railway
serving quarries beneath the Preseli
Hills. The halt itself has been more or
less re-created, even down to life-size
dummy passengers waiting out on the
platform; the sizeable garden is
periodically enlivened by the sounds of
steam trains chuffing through - actually
broadcast from a replica signal box.
Though not exactly elegant, inside is
really interesting, almost a museum of
local history, with sawdust on the floor
and an appealingly buoyant feel. The bar
has plank panelling, an informal mix of
chairs and pews, wood burners, and Cwrw
Tafarn Sinc (brewed specially for the
pub), and a weekly changing guest such
as Brains Rev James on hand pump; piped
music, darts, games machine and TV. |
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Unlike the 'reci' done in arctic
conditions this walk was quite pleasant.
We parked in the public car in Rosebush
(behind the famous 'Tafarn Sinc' pub)
and up past Pant Mawr Farm towards
Foelcwmcerwyn - the highest peak in the
Preseli.' . There are fantastic view
from the trig point. The walk the
proceeds downhill past the felled woods
to our left ( I hope they dont replant
them !) and joins the ancient track way.
There is now a delightful walk past Foel
Feddau and Carreg y Marchogion.
Unfortunately the heavens opened but
cleared as we arrived at Garn Bica - our
lunch stop. After visiting Bedd Arthur
we retraced our steps bach to Mynydd
Bach and followed a green track towards
the Roesbush - Mynachlog Ddu road. We
then followed the road for approx 3
miles and followed a public footpath (
stiles are due to be erected by the
National Park) uphill past the ruins of
Eithbed Fach Farm and back to Rosebush.
We then called in at Tafarn Sinc for
refreshments - a pub with real
character ! |
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High in the Preseli
Hills, the looming presence of this
large red corrugated-iron free house
stands testament to its rapid
construction in 1876. Now deserted by
the railway it was built to serve,
Tafarn Sinc boasts woodburning stoves, a
sawdusted floor, and a charming garden.
This idiosyncratic establishment is
popular with walkers, who can stoke up
on traditional favourites like faggots
with onion gravy, and Preseli lamb
burgers. |
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Luke has
nominated a pub in North Pembrokeshire:
"Tafarn Sinc in Rosebush - right in the
heart of the Preseli Mountains.
Picturesque views, sawdusted floors, and
a fabulous drink ..." |
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Rosebush has a very
well known Welsh pub called the
Tafarn Sinc (The Zinc Pub), where
you will receive a warm welcome and good
home cooked food. ... |
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Turn left over the
bridge and up the hill, past the old
church and a turn to the right, until
you reach the B4313. Turn left here,
and go straight across to Rosebush when
you reach the crossroads, where a left
turn takes you into the village with
it's disused, but preserved railway
station, and Pembrokeshire's only
corrugated tin pub, Tafarn Sinc. |
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Rosebush is the highest village in the
Preseli Hills and was once the terminus
of the Maenclochog railway. The quarries
at Rosebush exported huge quantities of
slate – in fact slates from here were
used on the roof of the Houses of
Parliament. But as the slate industry
dwindled under competition from North
Wales, the owner turned to tourism. He
created ornamental lakes, gardens and
tried to create a spa resort. Sadly, it
never took off. Today, the huge quarries
and quarry buildings remain, the
delightful row of workers’ cottages and
the reconstructed railway station. There
is also a restaurant and the famous
Tafarn Sinc, a pub with good food and
real character not least because of it’s
construction from corrugated metal! From
Rosebush you can walk up past Pant Mawr
Farm towards Foelcwmcerwyn - the highest
peak in the Preseli with magnificent
views. |
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