With lakes, waterfalls, forests, country parks and numerous mountain climbs, the brecon beacons has something for walkers of all abilities. Technically it is illegal to wild camp anywhere scotland and dartmoor are the exceptions it is actually legal to wild camp in any unenclosed area there practically though, wild camping is tolerated in most wild areas unenclosed remote areas like the breacons. The brecon mountain rescue team reported record callouts last year and judging from their regular updates on facebook, they are still receiving a significant number of emergency calls. Linear walks require the use of your vehicle and mine. In welsh, alltyresgair means wooded slope of the ridge. For the best walks in wales and indeed anywhere in the southern part of the uk, the brecon beacons is one of the finest spots to head. Powys walk from brecon and climbs to the trig point penycrug hill fort from where you can enjoy excellent views across the usk valley to. Within an area of 47 km2, the park contains some of the most spectacular and distinctive upland formations in southern britain. This route heads up to corn du on the y gyrn path and follows the main ridge path, before. Leaving from storey arms, the first place of interest you will reach is the tommy jones obelisk, before you arrive at the deep hollow of cwm llwch, found beneath.
Top tips for the best walks to do on your trip to south wales. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of old red sandstone peaks which lie to the south of brecon. Pdf walk the brecon beacons download full pdf book. A marvellous circular which goes around the southern edge of the mountain to llangenny before crossing over the top. Long distance walks in brecon beacons quality cottages. Natural resources wales waterfall country woodlands. A challenging upland mountain walk that takes you into the heart of the brecon beacons for the most spectacular views. From hayonwye to brecon beacons wales forum tripadvisor. Autumn is a great time for waterfall walking especially after heavy rain rather than during. Its a popular walking destination, which is partially due to its location, being close to the population based of the south wales coast as well as london and.
Theres several ways to tackle the hills, but i think the finest is from the storey arms centre on the a470. 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. You need to be careful though and obey some simple rules. The brecon beacons national park has the lowest profile of waless three national parks, but it is nonetheless the destination of thousands of walkers. Deservedly popular with walkers, the views from the summit are truly spectacular. 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. Discover a world of waterfalls, beautiful green valleys and superb mountain walks. 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. The brecon beacons walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy lowlevel walks to the high mountain summits.
Brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire great british. The walks described explore dramatic waterfalls, wooded gorges and upland valleys. Following the prime ministers decision on march 23 rd, to introduce tighter movement restrictions across the uk, and following the irresponsible behaviour of some people last weekend, the national park authority, working in cooperation with the local authorities and other partners, has closed those areas of the national park which are popular with visitors and which pose a risk for. The brecon beacons national park gets its name from the four rounded peaks that tower over the town of brecon corn du, pen y fan, cribyn and fan y big. Sometimes referred to as the central beacons they include south wales highest mountain, pen y fan. Since then it has grown tremendously and now boosts over 16,000 plus members. Walks and events programme brecon beacon park society. We then drive to the other end, complete the linear walk, and collect the other car. After two kilometres, turn left towards ystradfellte. Walks pathfinder guides 8th revised edition by tom hutton isbn.
Download a guidebook to 45 contrasting day walks in the brecon beacons national park, south wales, uk, europe, from centres including llandovery, brecon, crickhowell, abergavenny and hayonwye, covering the four main areas. This is a family friendly group and children regularly attend walks, so just be mindful of your language etc. Discover all the brecon beacons have to offer at your own pace with our handy downloadable maps, and uncover some interesting facts along the way. Set in woodland in the brecon beacons national park and clearly signposted off the a470, the visitor centre caters well for younger visitors with playgrounds and junior mountain bike trails. The is a great way to walk entire mountain ridges which would otherwise be too long to complete as a circular walk. Brecon beacons national park, wales jake graham as well as mountains to climb, there is a huge range of outdoor activities to try mountain biking, horse riding, abseiling, paragliding, rafting and more. Title brecon walk 2 source 1001 walks ol35 date mar.
Its often seen as the terminus of many walks but there are plenty of other beacons worth exploring too. Walks with epic views in the brecon beacons brecon. There are several campsites near the town if you are planning a longer stay. Walks in the brecon beacons area of the brecon beacons pen y fan, fan brycheiniog, cribyn, fan y big, fan frynych, fan llia. Guide to aircraft crash sites in the brecon beacons national park. My friends and i walked them all last month a perfect sunday trek through mossy woods and past indifferent sheep. Walking on the brecon beacons by andrew davies overdrive. Dai powell created walking the brecon beacons wtbb on facebook back in august 2016. Bear left at the next two junctions, following the waterfall signs to the gwaun hepste car park which is on the left. 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. At 11 miles long, the beacons circuit is the longest on our list, but you will be simply amazed at how much of the brecon beacons you can discover in just a days worth of walking.
We love this video taken by nigel forster photography alltyresgair is a hill with panoramic views of the usk valley to the west and south and across llangorse lake to the black mountains to the northeast. Pick up a free puzzle trail leaflet from the visitor centre and then follow. The brecon beacons national park was established in 1957, the third and final welsh national park and has a wide range of walks to suit all abilities. This spectacular circuit is probably the best upland walk in south wales. Pdf download 50 walks in brecon beacons south wales. Brecon beacons horseshoe to corn du, pen y fan, cribyn and fan y big. The broad brecon beacons national park has a long history as a military training ground. Brecon beacons walks 3 days hiking in the brecon beacons national park. The area also includes the stunning black mountains with some of the best views in the country. Pdf walking on the brecon beacons download ebook for free.
It is essential that you take precaution before heading out onto the hills. The walks reach all the major summits in the brecon beacons national park. Enjoy a break in the brecon beacons with the walking experts. Low level and easier walks in brecon beacons mud and routes. For many people, the three peaks of corn du, pen y fan and cribyn define the brecon beacons. Our pick of the best ridge walks in wales ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul. The walk begins at abergavenny and follows the trail through the park to llangadog.
New edition of crimson short walks brecon beacons comprising 20 short walks around the popular welsh region. Penycrug hill fort from brecon introduction to walk 3210. We are here to talk about walking and hiking in the brecon beacons national park. Youll be able to appreciate what the canal was like when it was at its industrial peak by way of fascinating information panels and a. Today seems a perfect day to put out a blog on safety.
Walking in the brecon beacons 45 national park walks. The brecon beacons by bob greaves, is a handsomely produced book of 160 pages in full colour with ordnance survey mapping. 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. Discussions are great but please keep your political and religious views for another group. Tapmouse over a coloured circle easy walks, 46 moderate walks, 79 hard walks and click to select. Inside are clear, familyfriendly routes across the brecon beacons national park, from the black mountains to the beacons way, all featuring gps waypoints, ordnance survey maps and en. Our pick of the best walks in the brecon beacons the brecon beacons walks any selfrespecting walker should not miss. Gwaun hepste is a pay and display car park, managed by brecon beacons national park. We will meet at one end of the route, and leave a car there.
Click here to download the latest pdf last updated fri 8th may 20 at 4. You can complete a circuit of all four from brecon, making for a long but satisfying day out. Pen y fan is the highest mountain in southern britain. 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. Wild camping in the brecon beacons the great outdoors. Pen y fan and corn du circular walk national trust. Walk of the week this challenging but rewarding walk, provided by the national trust, covers the best of the brecon beacons and is one of the top ridge walks in britain. Buses between merthyr tydfil and brecon all stop here, so theres reall no excuse for using the car. The current president of ramblers cymru, will chooses to spend nearly all of his spare time hiking the earthy red trails of the national park, which he calls the beacons never the brecons. Highlights starting from theatr brycheiniog theres something for you to enjoy along this stretch of the canal whichever time of year you visit. Bear right where it splits and continue around a lefthand bend to walk up to the. Aircraft crash sites in the brecon beacons national park.
Explore the magnificent scenery and varied walks available in the brecon beacons, from the highest peak in southern britain, pen y fan, to a gentler amble through the greenery of the upper tarell valley. The range forms the central section of the brecon beacons national. Our tranquil 4star country house in the quiet market town of brecon is geared to the needs of walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Mynydd du, fforest fawr, brecon beacons and the black mountains.
Includes pen y fan the highest mountain in south wales. A guidebook to 45 contrasting day walks in the brecon beacons national park, south wales, uk, europe, from centres including llandovery, brecon, crickhowell, abergavenny and hayonwye, covering the four main areas. Brecon beacons includes all higher summits in the southern half of wales, including highest point in preseli hills. Hello everyone, im planning a one week trip to hayonwye and brecon beacons. The 15 best things to do in brecon beacons national park. Our expert kevin walker, from kevin walker mountain activities, gives us his. The brecon beacons national park wales travel guide. Brecon beacons national park the brecon beacons national park is located in southern wales, part of the united kingdom. A brisk early spring walk up st marys vale then around the slopes of the sugar loaf before ascend. Low level and easier walks in brecon beacons best walks in brecon beacons waterfall country no ratings yet. The brecon beacons is a place of diverse landscapes majestic. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in brecon beacons national park, wales on tripadvisor. If you enjoy making the most of the great outdoors, youll love the brecon beacons.
The summit 393m is crowned by a hillfort presumed to be of iron age origin, one. But this mountainous expanse of wild land can be treacherous, and the wrecks of many unfortunate aircraft still litter its slopes. Our national park is loved for its big green open spaces which offer miles and miles of wonderful walking. On the way you will pass some of the most breathtaking scenery in the uk with marvellous views of sugarloaf mountain, skirrid fawr, llanthony priory, the black mountains, talybont reservoir, llyn y fan fach, table mountain. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Always worth looking on website to see if a walk has been organised for this date. Here is our travel guide to the brecon beacons national park, including history, landscape, places to stay and greatest walks. Follow the beacons way through the centre of the stunning brecon beacons national park. All walks are free to download and print and many have gps files. Free brecon beacons walk penycrug hill fort from brecon. Pdf walking on the brecon beacons download full pdf. Brecon beacons waterfall walk the first in a series of posts on the beautiful brecon beacons, heres countryfiles fantastic guide to the stunning waterfalls at ystradfellte.