Search the graded walks across the national park via the map to find a walk which is right for you now. If the grand designs tv series ever did a programme on bunkhouses, then the one were staying in would be right up there. Penycrug hill fort from brecon brecon beacons walk. From west to east, mynydd du, fforest fawr, the brecon beacons and the black mountains these mountain and valley routes offer many options, highlighting the natural features. Fforest fawr the name translates as great forest in english is a swathe of upland country which was included within the brecon beacons national park when it was designated in 1957.
The walks reach all the major summits in the brecon beacons national park. Brecon beacons guided walks jt expeditions offer guided walks within the brecon beacons national park, they are all lead by as a minimum fully insured, mountain leader and first aid qualified outdoor instructors, with vast experience of the routes, and the whole of the national park. If you are looking for cycle routes please go to our brecon beacons cycle routes page. Walking what is known as the high route across south wales, it is the ideal landscape for unspoilt beauty and refreshing solitude. Tapmouse over a coloured circle easy walks, 46 moderate walks, 79 hard walks and click to select. Within an hours drive of wales s capital city and other major cities, walking in the brecon beacons national park bannau brycheiniog in welsh offers the nearby city dwelling population a stunning outdoor escape.
The brecon beacons national park wales travel guide rough. We then drive to the other end, complete the linear walk, and collect the other car. Easy access walks around the brecon beacons brecon beacons. Low level and easier walks in brecon beacons best walks in brecon beacons waterfall country no ratings yet. Within an hours drive of waless capital city and other major cities, walking in the brecon beacons national park bannau brycheiniog in welsh offers the nearby city dwelling population a stunning outdoor escape. A walkers guide to the national park 2nd revised edition by andrew davies, david whittaker isbn. Discover wild walks and breathtaking scenery in the dramatic and remote heart of the brecon beacons. Discover the tranquil surroundings at henrhyd falls as you take this adventurous walk to the highest waterfall in south wales. Theres several ways to tackle the hills, but i think the finest is from the storey arms centre on the a470. Peace, tranquillity and nature at its very best if that is what you want, you will just love the four waterfalls walk near ystradfellte in the brecon beacons national park.
Llyn y fan fach is a wellknown lake in one of the most remote and serene parts of the black mountain range in the brecon beacons. The brecon beacons national park in wales is a wonderful place for hiking. The brecon beacons have four main areas, which include the black mountain singular mynydd du in welsh. Basic facts about the national park 2012 brecon beacons. All walks are free to download and print and many have gps files. There are many beautiful day hikes you can do in the brecon beacons. May 12, 2012 great british walks travel a longdistance walk through the brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire. A selfconfessed mountain addict, he ran ml training courses for several years, and has written many books including wild country camping, the essential hillwalkers guide, undiscovered wales, and mountain and moorland navigation. A classic horseshoe walk of the brecon beacons pen y fan, corn du, fan y big around a glacial valley, with an extension to waun rydd. Choose your file higher quality 128kbps lower quality 64kbps. Each itinerary includes a route summary, ratings for effort, time, distance, ascentsdescents, refreshments and vertigo risk, a fully detailed walk description, global positioning waypoints along the route for pinpoint navigational accuracy and a fullcolour 1. Low level and easier walks in brecon beacons mud and routes. The llyn y fan fach walk features majestic mountains, peaceful lakes and breathtaking views.
The beacons way is the official trail of the brecon beacons national park authority in wales, passing eastwest through major ranges of the black mountains, the brecon beacons and the black mountain. For families with young children and wheelchair users exploring the brecon beacons countryside we have many walks or stretches of walks in country parks, reserves and countryside which are perfect for families with buggies and wheelchair users. The walks described explore dramatic waterfalls, wooded gorges and upland valleys. The beacons way is 93 miles 149km of mountain walking holiday through the beautiful brecon beacons national park. Blaenavon is a org abergavenny, park centre national brecon beacons tourism. Dai powell created walking the brecon beacons wtbb on facebook back in august 2016. Lose your head in the clouds as you climb pen y fan and corn du, the two highest peaks in southern britain. Then head for the wild wonder of the brecon beacons in wales, suggests charles starmersmith.
The brecon beacons national park has the lowest profile of waless three national parks, but it is nonetheless the destination of thousands of walkers. The area also includes the stunning black mountains with some of the best views in the country. Follow this glaciated valley down the 18thcentury metalled track that was once the main road from the midlands to cardiff. There are big skies too and dark skies for nighttime strolls into star trek territory.
Its what we do in the brecon beacons national park our green and very fresh landscapes are renowned for their big, open spaces. Explore the mountains of wales in the company of an experienced and enthusiastic professional walking guide. A challenging upland mountain walk that takes you into the heart of the brecon beacons for the most spectacular views. Brecon beacons selected free walks ideas with precise map for walkers.
Jul 11, 2015 whether you fancy a stroll or a walk, here are our easy access routes in the brecon beacons. The brecon beacons national park is a significant protected landscape with some of the most spectacular upland scenery in britain. The brecon beacons may be the highest mountains in southern britain, but they have paths that anyone can tackle. The national park visitor centre brecon beacons mountain centre at libanus is managed by the bbnpa, and is the starting point for a range of walks of varying. The brecon beacons national park is the area of blaenau gwent, caerphilly, carmarthenshire, merthyr tydfil, monmouthshire, powys, rhondda cynon taf and torfaen in south wales enclosed by the boundary of the brecon beacons national park.
With lakes, waterfalls, forests, country parks and numerous mountain climbs, the brecon beacons has something for walkers of all. The brecon beacons big three from storey arms car free walks. Once the main route from the midlands to cardiff, it takes you right through the heart of the valley and is part of the taff trail. Please ensure you are correctly attired and have a map. The black mountain y mynydd du from glyntawe walk swc. Four waterfalls walk ystradfellte falls brecon beacons. Day 7 of the brecon beacons way yha llangattock to llantony download. Our national park is a great place to get active come rain or shine there is always something going on in one of the four corners of our national park. The brecon beacons national park was created in 1957. Brecon beacons way open street map mobile gps map with location tracking cycle routes and walking routes nearby craig cerriggleisiad a fan frynych, carreg cennen castle, llyn y fan fach, table mountain, sugarloaf mountain, skirrid fawr, pen y fan, beacons reservoir, monmouthshire and brecon canal. Waterfall walks wales, uk brecon waterfall walk visit wales. Mar 01, 2019 kevin walker lives in the brecon beacons, and has been a professional mountain leader and hill guide for almost four decades. Nov 19, 2017 waterfall country, brecon beacons national park.
The ridge linking the four tabletop peaks traversed on this walk corn du, pen y fan, cribyn, fan y big forms the majestic core of the central brecon beacons and contains the three highest tops in south wales. Rounded, spongy hills of grass and rock tumble and climb around river valleys that lie between sandstone and limestone uplands, peppered with glasslike lakes and villages that seem to have been hewn from one rock. Read about the 5 hikes i did whilst i was visiting for 3 days, a mix of short and long walks so something for everyone. Exhilarating guided walking in the brecon beacons and throughout the wilder side of wales do something special. Ol12 brecon beacons national park walk notes the black mountain y mynydd du in welsh, in the western brecon beacons, is often referred to as the last wilderness in the brecon beacons national park and a walk along it as south britains best ridge walk. But this mountainous expanse of wild land can be treacherous, and the wrecks of many unfortunate aircraft still litter its slopes. Brecon beacons pen y fan horseshoe from neuadd reservoir. If you enjoy making the most of the great outdoors, youll love the brecon beacons. This energetic circular walk meanders in and out of the brecon beacons national park, negotiating the scenic hatterall ridge that separates england from wales. Our pick of the best ridge walks in wales ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul. Walking breaks, guided walks, weekends brecon beacons, wales, uk. Brecon market hall holds regular farmers, antiques and craft markets. Brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire great british walks. The brecon beacons are one of four ranges of mountains and hills in south wales which make up the brecon beacons national park.
The brecon beacons walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy lowlevel walks to the high mountain summits. The broad brecon beacons national park has a long history as a military training ground. We will meet at one end of the route, and leave a car there. Walks in the brecon beacons area of the brecon beacons pen y fan, fan brycheiniog, cribyn, fan y big, fan frynych, fan llia. With rounded contours and wild, open scenery, these are inspiring landscapes to explore. For many people, the three peaks of corn du, pen y fan and cribyn define the brecon beacons. The national park was established in 1957, the third of the three welsh parks after snowdonia in 1951 and the pembrokeshire coast national park in 1952. Since then it has grown tremendously and now boosts over 16,000 plus members. Within our park, there are walks for all levels of ability, with varied landscapes to choose from.
From the horseshoe ridge hike exploring the four peaks of corn du, pen y fan, cribyn and fan y big to the four waterfalls walk in the waterfall country, find the best hikes with the brecon beacons walk guides by a dragons escape. The rounded contours of the old red sandstone uplands create the. Our pick of the best walks in the brecon beacons the brecon beacons walks any selfrespecting walker should not miss. With lakes, waterfalls, forests, country parks and numerous mountain climbs, the brecon beacons has something for walkers of all abilities. The society has compiled a few walks, which may be of interest. As a result, this classic horseshoe walk around a steep sided glacial valley is amongst the best ridge walks in south britain.
Autumn is a great time for waterfall walking especially after heavy rain rather than during. My friends and i walked them all last month a perfect sunday trek through mossy woods and past indifferent sheep. Home to a mix of mountains and moorland, standing stones, castles, waterfalls and wildlife, the brecon beacons national park extends for 42 miles from east to west, and is divided into three distinct areas. Wtbb was created for people who enjoy the outdoors, who want to share their walking hiking knowledge and skills, and arrange walking events in the brecon beacons national park. Please do not visit the brecon beacons at this time. Brecon beacons guided walks jt expeditions endurance. Brecon beacons walking and waterfalls large outdoors. Linear walks require the use of your vehicle and mine. Aircraft crash sites in the brecon beacons national park. Go explore outdoors in the brecon beacons national park. Long distance walks in brecon beacons quality cottages. Day one begins in the historic town of brecon and heads across to the brecon beacons. Sep 10, 2016 if youre looking for a break where youll really get to stretch your legs, walking holidays in brecon beacons national park definitely cover it, with the spectacular views youll find around every corner motivating you to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Brecon beacons pen y fan horseshoe from neuadd reservoir walk.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The brecon beacons by bob greaves, is a handsomely produced book of 160 pages in full colour with ordnance survey mapping. Our national park is loved for its big green open spaces which offer miles and miles of wonderful walking. Dec 16, 2010 the first in a series of posts on the beautiful brecon beacons, heres countryfiles fantastic guide to the stunning waterfalls at ystradfellte. Coed owen bunkhouse has been converted from farm buildings in the heart of the brecon beacons national park and yet only a fiveminute walk from a stop on a bus route from cardiff.
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