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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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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.
The Table Mountain Walk

Address

Crug Hywel | Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1AA

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

The Table Mountain is clearly visible from most places in Crickhowell. It is just to the north of the village on the eastern shoulder of the much larger Pen Cerrig-calch which dominates the northern views. Grid Ref: SO218185
Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre

Address

Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre, Llanover, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9EW

Telephone
01873 880516

abclg@goytrewharf.com

Abergavenny

Goytre Wharf is a 200 year old industrial heritage site that includes a busy visitor centre and marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Brecon | Poetry Trail

Address

Aberhonddu | Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone
01874 622485

Aberhonddu | Brecon

Brecon's poetry trail invites everyone to explore the streets, rivers and landmarks of the ancient Welsh town of Brecon and its connection to the myths and legends of the magical, mystical land of Wales.
Father's Day Lunch at Craig y Nos Castle

Address

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

Telephone
0163 9731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Craig-y-nos, Penycae/Swansea

Join us for a special Father's Day Lunch at Craig y Nos Castle - treat your Dad to a delicious meal in a beautiful setting!
Brecon Choir Festival

Address

Various Venues around Brecon, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone
07958 614624

breconchoirfestival@gmail.com

Brecon

The Brecon Choir Festival takes place on the 17-20 July 25 showcasing some of Wales’ finest musical talent.
Sugar Loaf (from Llangenny) Walk

Address

Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains, Powys

Telephone
01873 812105

Powys

There are many ways up and down the Sugar Loaf. This walk starts on the west of this striking and distinctly shaped hill in the small village of Llangenny (240180), just to the east of the bridge over the Grwyne Fawr.
Castell Bronllys | Bronllys Castle

Address

Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HL

Telephone
0300 025 6000

cadw@gov.wales

Talgarth

Bronllys Castle near Talgarth is a sturdy stone tower with a turbulent history. It was first built as a ‘motte-and-bailey’ castle in the late 11th or early 12th century. The surviving stone tower dates from the 13th century and you can still climb…
Talgarth Walking Festival

Address

Brecon Beacons - Black Mountains, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BW

Telephone
07943 616453

info@talgarthwalkingfestival.org

Brecon

Explore the area with our knowledgeable leaders who will take you on journeys through the landscape from the wooded dingles to the Black Mountains plateau.
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...
Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains

Address

Nr Crickhowell, Powys

Nr Crickhowell

The Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park are spread across Powys, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Great for walking and the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain is a great place to experience dark skies.
Y Gaer | Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Address

Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DW

Telephone
01874 623346

ygaer@powys.gov.uk

Brecon

Y Gaer is an exciting and inspirational development in the centre of Brecon, bringing together the refurbished Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery with a brand new Brecon Library to create meeting and event spaces.
Llandeilo

Address

Carmarthenshire, SA18 3EP

Telephone
01550 720693

llandovery.tic@breconbeacons.org

Llandeilo is named after one of the better known Celtic saints of the 6th century, Saint Teilo. The Welsh word 'llan' signified a religious enclosure, normally one dedicated to a particular saint (thus corresponds, today, to 'church of').