WALK IN THE BRECON BEACONS
A perennial favourite with all our visitors, the renowned peaks of Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why. On a clear day the views from the top are breathtaking.
RIDING & TREKKING
The Brecon Beacons is a perfect place for horse lovers. There are over 600 miles of bridle paths and tracks. The spectacular scenery and wealth of wildlife create some of the best riding in Europe. There are thousands of acres of hills, moors and fields, criss-crossed by ancient tracks and lanes. You can ride all day, sharing the views with the soaring buzzards. Riding and trekking centres are working together to offer top quality trekking, short rides and pony trekking.
WATERSPORTS
The area offers an array range of options for paddlesports, from the tranquillity of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Llangorse Lake to extreme kayaking over jaw-dropping waterfalls. You can have fun paddling a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, raft or even making and paddling your own coracle! With waters graded from from Grade 1 (easy) up to Grade 6 (extremely hard), there really is something for everyone!
DARK SKIES
Did you know that the Brecon Beacons has some of the darkest night skies in the country? Here, you can experience the awe-inspiring view of the Milky Way amongst other wonders of the night sky. The whole of the National Park has been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. Pick up a copy of a guide to the night sky to learn about our top ten sites to stargaze, useful tips on how to spot some of the incredible 3000 stars you can see from the National Park...
GOLF
Right on your doorstep is the wonderful championship course at Cradoc where PGA professional Oliver Hart always offers a warm welcome. There are other lovely courses in the area at Builth and Llandrindod Wells and a nine hole course in Brecon. Ryder Cup host Celtic Manor, historic St Pierre and the Vale of Glamorgan Golf complex are only 50 minutes away.
EVENT & FESTIVALS
There are Agricultural shows a plenty to enjoy during the summer months with the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells being the jewel in the crown. The hugely popular Green Man Music Festival is held at Glanusk near Crickhowell and other festivals include the world famous Hay Literature Festival, which is only 20 minutes down the road. June sees the WAAT4 Challenge - a prestigious navigation event in the Beacons that teams in which from all over the UK take part every year.
ENJOY BRECON
Located in the shadow of the Brecon Beacons, the picturesque market town of Brecon has bags of charm. Overlooked by an impressive ruined Norman castle, the town is steeped in history. There is a host of independent shops and food producers to enjoy. There is also a theatre and independent cinema to provide plenty of entertainment.
WANDER ROUND HAY ON WYE
Nestled amongst the Black Mountains, the town of Hay-on-Wye is now world famous for its annual literary festival, attracting some of the brightest minds and talents from around the world. Outside of festival season, Hay has charm and attractions aplenty. There are a myriad of independent bookshops, cafés and antique shops.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
The area is a treasure trove of historical sites with over a dozen castles to visit - Carreg Cennen at Trapp (pictured above) is definitely worth a visit! More locally, there is a castle in Brecon and at Bronllys, Crickhowell, Cyfarthfa nr Merthyr, Hay on Wye, Llandovery and Tretower. Trips to Big Pit in Blaenavon or a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway are a must...
