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. 

Explore Dan Yr Ogof

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales is a beacon for tourists and rightly so. It is home to stunning caves, a dinosaur park and a shire horse centre and farm. This really is a great day out for all the family.

Enjoy Brecon

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 around Hay-on-Wye

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 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.

Riding & Trekking

The Brecon Beacons is a perfect place for horse lovers. There are over 600 miles of bridle paths and tracks. 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!

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.

Events, Festivals and Shows 

There are Agricultural shows a plenty to enjoy during the summer months with the Royal Welsh Show being the jewel in the crown. The 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.