Crickhowell Walking Festival
The Crickhowell Walking Festival 2026 takes place in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offering nine days of guided walking experiences led by knowledgeable local walk leaders. With a wide programme of routes across the Black Mountains and surrounding countryside, the festival is designed to welcome walkers of all abilities, from gentle low-level walks to more demanding mountain days.
Crickhowell Walking Festival
The festival programme includes themed walks exploring local history, geology and landscapes, alongside family-friendly options, dog-friendly walks and evening walks. It is well suited to both regular walkers looking to explore new routes and visitors who want to enjoy guided walking in a friendly, social setting.
Crickhowell provides a welcoming base for the festival, with a strong walking culture, independent shops and places to eat, making it an ideal hub for a spring walking break in the national park.
Selecting your walk
Event overview
The festival programme includes themed walks exploring local history, geology and landscapes, alongside family-friendly options, dog-friendly walks and evening walks. It is well suited to both regular walkers looking to explore new routes and visitors who want to enjoy guided walking in a friendly, social setting.
Crickhowell provides a welcoming base for the festival, with a strong walking culture, independent shops and places to eat, making it an ideal hub for a spring walking break in the national park.
Walk Programme
What to Expect
A wide choice of guided walks over nine days.
Routes graded to help walkers choose the right level. Gentle strolls, full-day mountain walks and themed routes. Family-friendly, dog-friendly and evening walks.
A social programme alongside the walking schedule.
Practical information
Advance booking is required for most walks, with places limited on popular routes. Walks are graded to help participants select routes suitable for their ability and experience.
Information for walkers
