Friends of the Brecon Beacons / Cyfeillion Bannau Brycheiniog

Crickhowell
Sunlight over a lake beneath steep mountain slopes in Bannau Brycheiniog
A group of walkers beside a summit pillar on a grassy ridge under a blue sky
Walkers with backpacks looking across the open hills from a grassy ridge
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Sunlight over a lake beneath steep mountain slopes in Bannau Brycheiniog
A group of walkers beside a summit pillar on a grassy ridge under a blue sky
Walkers with backpacks looking across the open hills from a grassy ridge
A group of walkers pauses on a grassy hillside beside a rocky outcrop
Low sunlight and mist across a field with bare trees and a long mountain ridge beyond
A walker with poles stands among grass and bracken below a steep, tree-covered valley side

Welcome to Friends of the Brecon Beacons / Cyfeillion Bannau Brycheiniog

Friends of the Brecon Beacons is the working name of the Brecon Beacons Park Society, a voluntary charitable organisation that helps protect and conserve the National Park for public benefit.

The Society runs guided walks throughout the year, led by experienced volunteers and open to members and non-members. Routes cover different parts of Bannau Brycheiniog and vary in length and difficulty, so walkers should read the guidance and choose a suitable walk before booking online. Members join walks without charge; non-members are asked for a donation.

The Society also holds public talks, usually at the Bear Hotel in Crickhowell. Its wider work includes monitoring rights of way, responding to significant planning applications, supporting the International Dark Sky Reserve and researching historic tramroads. Use its website to find current walks, events, practical guidance and ways to get involved.

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Brecon Beacons Park Society, c/o Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BN

A group of walkers beside a summit pillar on a grassy ridge under a blue sky

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  2. On-line Booking
  1. Family Friendly

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Snow-covered mountain ridge and steep slopes beneath a blue sky

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Sarah Price Hiking

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Muddy Boots Hiking Adventures

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Four walkers silhouetted against low sunlight over mountain valleys

Wild Trails Wales

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Dragon Trails

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Borderlands Outdoor

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Black Mountain Adventure

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A group of walkers pauses on a grassy hillside beside a rocky outcrop

How to book

View the guided walks programme and book online. Check the route grading and joining guidance before booking. Members join without charge; non-members are asked for a donation.

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White Shire horse grazing beside a dark foal at Dan-yr-Ogof

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Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, side dishes and wine at The Felin Fach Griffin.

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Children on a colourful swing-boat ride on a lawn at Glanusk Estate

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Taf Fechan Cottage exterior with garden in Pontsticill, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fishing at Glanusk Estate on the Usk

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Four riders on parallel zip lines above a lake, woodland and the surrounding valley.

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