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Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons

Welcome to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), a walker's paradise where every step leads you through a tapestry of breathtaking landscapes and serene nature.

For those yet to discover this gem, Powys, the heart of Wales, is a land of contrasts and natural beauty. It's the largest county in Wales, a realm where valleys merge with mountains, creating a diverse canvas that houses most of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Here, every path, every trail, tells a story, inviting you to become part of its enduring legacy. Welcome to a world where each step is an adventure, and every stay is a memory waiting to be made. Welcome to the Brecon Beacons.

Looking for somewhere to rest your walking boots? All our hotels, guesthouses, self-catering, glamping sites (and more) welcome walkers, but some have gone the extra mile and attained official ‘Walkers Welcome’ accreditation.

If you’re unfamiliar with this part of the world, Powys is the largest county in Wales, encompassing a landscape of valleys and mountains, including most of Brecon Beacons National Park.

Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales & covers an area of 520 square miles. This area includes the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and is an International Dark Sky Reserve.

Walk by day and star gaze by night. Or shop by day. Crickhowell, previous winner of the Best British High Street award), is a Georgian town on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.

Or find new books in Hay-on-Wye - in Welsh 'Y Gelli Gandryll' or just 'Y Gelli' is well known as 'the town of books'.

Or find a quirky event in Llanwrtyd Wells. The World Alternate Games, Bog Snorkelling or Man v Horse Marathon, perhaps?

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Llanwrtyd Wells

Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain. It is also one of the friendliest, having a long history of catering for the many visitors who today come to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains.
Aberhonddu | Brecon

Brecon is a historic market town where you'll enjoy losing yourself...not only in the narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shopfronts, but in the sense of timelessness about the place.
Crug Hywel | Crickhowell

The historic town of Crickhowell lies on the River Usk on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Y Fenni | Abergavenny

Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to South Wales and to the Brecon Beacons National Park. The old market town is surrounded by beautiful border countryside and home to the best food festival in the UK.
Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park

Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales and includes Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and International Dark Sky Reserve

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Broomfield House

Address

Glasbury On Wye, Hay-on-Wye, Powys, HR3 5NS

Telephone
01497 842970

info@broomfield.wales

Hay-on-Wye

Broomfield is a Grade II listed Georgian house of Italianate Regency style, standing in an elevated position commanding stunning views across the Wye Valley to the hills beyond.

Price
Price £150.00 to £275.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Brecon Retreat

Address

Brecon Retreat, Glynmeddig House, Pentrefelin, Sennybridge, Powys, LD3 8UA

Telephone
01874 636263

info@breconretreat.co.uk

Pentrefelin, Sennybridge

Unique luxury self-catering accommodation with Hot Tubs. Nestled next to the stream and river in the beautiful surroundings of the Brecon Beacons.
The Sleeping Giant Hotel

Address

Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, Powys, SA9 1FA

Telephone
01639 730100

info@thesleepinggianthotel.co.uk

Penycae, Swansea Valley

At The Sleeping Giant in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, experience the perfect blend of luxury, charm, and nature. Named after the nearby mountain that resembles a slumbering giant, our hotel captures the essence of the Welsh…
Dragon Trails Walking Holidays | Brecon Beacons

Address

4 Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BT

Telephone
01873 810970

richard@dragontrails.com

Crickhowell

Explore the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains with an experienced guide from a delightful guesthouse in Crickhowell. Short walking breaks for 4 to 8 people based at a 4-star guest house in Crickhowell in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.

Price
Price £470.00 per adult
Brecon Beacons Resort

Address

Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Abercrave, Powys, SA9 1GJ

Telephone
01639 730284

info@showcaves.co.uk

Abercrave

A holiday at Brecon Beacons Resort offers traditional stone and slate cottage style apartments in a truly breathtaking mountain setting in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Price
Price £850.00 per unit per week
The Beacons Way Walk

Address

National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8EL

Telephone
01874 623366

visitor.centre@breconbeacons.org

Brecon

The Beacons Way walk offers some of the best views the National Park has to offer. If you want to complete the whole 163 km (101 mile) walk it takes eight days, or you can do it one day at a time at your convenience.
Brecon Baroque Festival

Address

Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone
01874 611622

info@breconbaroquefestival.com

Brecon

Following the enormous success of the 2024 festival, French Connexions, Brecon Baroque will take place 17-20 October 2025.
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.
Pen Cerrig-Calch Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

Both this walk and the one following to Pen Allt-mawr are more demanding walks. Start the walk in the pay and display car park and follow the directions for getting up Table Mountain
Llanymddfri | Llandovery

Address

Llanymddfri | Llandovery, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0AW

Llandovery

Llanymddyffri, or Llandovery, means ‘church among the waters. Surrounded by three rivers, the Towy, the Bran, and the Gwydderi. Llandovery is a market town with a population of just under 3000.
Ghost Tour All Night Investigation at Craig y Nos Castle

Address

Craig y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

Ghost Tour All Night Investigation Presented by Paul of Celestial Paranormal
Abergavenny Food Festival 2025

Address

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone
07863 081303

affinfo@abergavennyfoodfestival.com

Abergavenny

Abergavenny plays host to the best of Welsh, British and international producers for two days every September, alongside a wide variety of top chefs, entertainment, demonstrations and more...
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.
Henrhyd Falls

Address

Dol Henrhyd, Coelbren, Neath, Brecon Beacons, Powys, SA10 9PH

Neath, Brecon Beacons

Henrhyd Falls, is tucked away on the western edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Plunging 90ft (27m) into a wooded gorge, it’s a natural wonder well worth a visit. Henrhyd Falls is free of charge to visit and see.
Brecon County Show

Address

Brecon County Showground, The Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7PL

Telephone
01874 611881

breconshow@gmail.com

Brecon

A great day out for all the family featuring Livestock and Main Ring Attractions as well as Domestic, Horticulture, Food Hall and Craft.
Brecon Farmers & Makers Market

Address

Market Hall, High Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9DA

Telephone
07926 196714

maxencala@gmail.com

Brecon

Brecon Farmers & Makers Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month 09:30 - 16:00 at the Market Hall, Brecon.
Halloween Ghost Tour All Night Investigation at Craig y Nos Castle

Address

Craig y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea, Powys, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

Halloween Ghost Tour All Night Investigation at Craig y Nos Castle 27/10/2025
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad & Fan Frynych (NRW)

Address

Brecon Beacons, Nr Libanus, Powys, NP8 1LG

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Nr Libanus

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Tretower Court and Castle (Cadw)

Address

Tretower, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RD

Telephone
03000 252239

Tretowercourt@gov.wales

Crickhowell

Restored courtyard house with origins in the fourteenth century. Rebuilt by Sir Roger Vaughan in the fifteenth century. Recreated fifteenth-century garden. Beautiful tranquil setting.
Usk Reservoir

Address

Nr Trecastle, Powys, LD3 8YF

Powys

The Usk Reservoir is a remote upland 280 acre reservoir surrounded by the Glasfynnedd Forest. Waymarked route around the reservoir for walking and cycling. Great for fishing and is one of the National Park's top ten sites for stargazing.