Wales
Mid Wales

Brecon Beacons

Walking in the Brecon Beacons - a common sight !

One of the great walking areas in Britain, Brecon Beacons National Park is an area of 519 square miles stretching from the English border. It takes in no less than 4 separate mountain ranges bonded by wide open green spaces and rolling hills.

The most popular walking destination is Pen y Fan, at 886m the highest point in the Beacons, but there are other good choices, including the Offa's Dyke Path through the Black Mountains, and the San Helen Roman road in Fforest Fawr.

Other activities beyond walking include pony trekking, sailing, canoeing, caving, and canal cruising. The main visitor centre near Libanus has all the details (Tel +44 (0)874 623366). Other seasonal centres are located at Abergavenny, Brecon, Craig-y-nos Country Park, and Landovery.

What to see:
Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal: One of the most beautiful canals in Britain, stretching from Brecon to Newport. There are footpaths along the canal and the nearby Usk river.
Cathedral Showcaves: Guided tours of these glittering natural caverns run from Eater to October.
Llanthony Priory: 12th century ruins in a beautiful valley setting.
Mynydd Illtyd Mountain Centre: info centre for the park. There is a circular nature trail from the centre.

Contact: Brecon Beacons National Park, 7 Glamorgan Street, Berecon, Powys, LD3 7DP, Wales, UK, Tel +44 (0) 1874 624437
Fax +44 (0) 1874 622574
email: enquiries@breconbeacons.org
Website: www.breconbeacons.org