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Things to Do in the Brecon Beacons | Walks, Waterfalls and Adventures

What Can You Do in the Brecon Beacons?

The Brecon Beacons, now officially called Bannau Brycheiniog, cover 520 square miles of mountains, moorland, valleys, rivers and market towns. It is one of three national parks in Wales and one of the most accessible mountain areas in Britain.

Walking

Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales at 886 metres. The most popular route starts from Pont ar Daf and takes about two hours to the summit. On clear days you can see the Bristol Channel. For something quieter, Fan y Big and Corn Du are equally rewarding with fewer people. The Beacons Way is a 100-mile trail crossing the full width of the national park.

Waterfalls and Caves

Waterfall Country in the south of the park has a cluster of falls along wooded gorges. The Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth is the classic route, ending at Sgwd yr Eira where you walk behind the curtain of water. Dan yr Ogof showcases caves open to the public, the largest cave system in Western Europe with cathedral-scale chambers.

Stargazing

The Brecon Beacons is an International Dark Sky Reserve, one of only a handful worldwide. On clear nights the Milky Way is visible with the naked eye. The National Park organises stargazing events, and the observatory near Brecon runs public sessions.

Market Towns

Brecon is the main town with independent shops, pubs and restaurants around the cathedral. Crickhowell has become known for its food scene and walking access. Hay-on-Wye, on the park's eastern edge, is famous for its bookshops and annual literary festival.

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Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Mountain Biking (NRW)

Address

Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth

Mid Wales is a serious stop off and venue for people wishing to improve their dirt jump and pump track skills and the Mountain Bike Skills Park at Bwlch Nant yr Arian equips people to more safely enjoy their cycling out on the existing mountain bike…
Hergest Croft Gardens Spring Plant Fair

Address

Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Road, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

Telephone
01544 230160

gardens@hergest.co.uk

Kington

Hergest Croft Gardens will welcome gardeners, plant lovers and families alike to its Annual Spring Plant Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2026
Cardigan River & Food Festival

Address

Quay Street Car Park, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1HR

Telephone
01239 615554

festival@menter-aberteifi.com

Cardigan

The Cardigan River & Food Festival is one of West Wales’ premier food and river celebrations, now in its mid-26th year.
Llandeilo Railway Station

Address

Station Rd, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6ND

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Llandeilo

Llandeilo railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line that runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.
Taff Trail | Cardiff to Brecon

Address

Cardiff, CF10 1AH

Telephone
0300 303 2604

supporters@sustrans.org.uk

Cardiff

The Taff Trail is a 55mile/93km way-marked route for walkers and cyclists running from Cardiff to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Largely traffic-free, the 55 mile trail passes through a variety of landscapes.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre | Conferences - Meetings

Address

Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE

Telephone
07875664179

aum@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

The Arts Centre can cater for events and conferences up to the capacity of 900 people.
Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'.
Warren Wood | Water-Break-its-Neck Waterfalls

Address

Near New Radnor, New Radnor, Powys, LD8 2TN

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.co.uk

New Radnor

Warren Wood has been popular with tourists for over 200 years because of the waterfall known as Water-Break-its-Neck. The waymarked trail along a gorge and explore the woodland with some of the largest trees in Radnorshire.
Cadair Idris | Visitor Centre & Tea Room (NRW)

Address

Minffordd, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

Telephone
01654 761505

Tywyn

Cadair Idris Visitor Centre & Tea Room is 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the Cadair Idris summit passes by them.
150th Cardigan Bay Regatta

Address

New Quay Harbour and Beach, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA46 0JP

Telephone
01545 561019

malineh@btinternet.com

New Quay

The Cardigan Bay Regatta is a three day annual event with sailing races for all ages and shore basIc swimming and fun events for the children.
Cymer Abbey (Cadw)

Address

Vaynor Farm, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2HE

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Dolgellau

The serene ruins of Cymer Abbey stand in a lovely setting beside the River Mawddach. Particularly impressive are its great windows, arches and an unusual tower. Saif olion heddychlon Abaty Cymer mewn lleoliad hyfryd ger Afon Mawddach.
Clytha Estate

Address

Clytha Estate, Clytha Riverside Car Park, Clytha, Monmouthshire, NP7 9BW

Clytha

The Clytha Estate in Monmouthshire is a classic 18th-century landscaped park combining fine architecture, grand sweeping views and tranquil countryside in a timeless atmosphere.
The Slate Trail | Talyllyn Railway

Address

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

Telephone
01654 710472

enquires@talyllyn.co.uk

Tywyn

Experience the beauty of a World Heritage Site in our original Victorian-Era Carriages
Aberaeron South Beach

Address

Ceredigion, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0BE

Telephone
01545 570602

AberaeronTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Aberaeron

Aberaeron South Beach is a rock and shingle beach just to the south of the town and harbour. Dogs are allowed on the beach but are restricted between the Harbour Walls and the groyne to the south of Beach Parade from 1st May to 30th September.
Llandrindod Wells Lake Park

Address

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BL

Telephone
01597 822600

llandrindodtic@btconnect.com

Llandrindod Wells

The 13-acre Llandrindod Lake, an unexpected feature of the town with a magnificent dragon statue at its centre, is a perfect place for a gentle stroll or leisure cycle ride.
Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 7LH

Telephone
01874 625708

info@welshwildlife.org

Powys

This 21 acre hillside site embodies the essence of all that is best about the woodland dingles of Mid Wales. Easy access trail through the wood.
Y Borth | Borth

Address

Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JU

Telephone
01970 612125

Ceredigion

Borth is a charming coastal town in Mid Wales, part of the Dyfi Biosphere and the only UNESCO Biosphere reserve in Wales. With a Blue Flag Beach, excellent surfing, stunning natural surroundings, unique local legends, and a railway station on the…
Tref-y-Clawdd | Knighton

Address

Knighton, Powys, LD7 1EN

Knighton

Knighton is a Mid Wales Marches town with a remarkable landscape and rich history. Located on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, it makes a great base to explore the Offa's Dyke Path or Glyndwr's Way National Trails.
Llanwrtyd Railway Station

Address

Station Rd, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RW

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Llanwrtyd Wells

Llanwrtyd railway station is on the Heart of Wales Line that runs from Shrewsbury to Swansea.
Coed y Bont Community Woodland

Address

Abbey Road, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ER

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Pontrhydfendigaid

Coed y Bont is a community woodland situated on the edge of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. The woodland is recognised as a Dark Sky Discovery Site.
St Myllins Church

Address

Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 6XZ

Telephone
01691 648306

revhl@btinternet.com

Powys

St Myllins church was founded in the 7th Century by the Irish Bishop Molling (Myllin) and the earliest references to a church in Llanfyllin appear in the Norwich Taxation of 1254.