Walking routes
Whether you prefer strolling or energetically climbing a slope, you’re guaranteed to find a walk to suit your mood and needs within easy distance of your base here in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Taf Fechan River Walk
Circular – 2km – 0.45 hours
This is a moderate, circular walk in woodland alongside the Taf Fechan (not suitable for wheelchairs or those with very limited mobility).
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath
One way – 50km – 10 hours
This is one of the most scenic and spectacular canals in the UK.
Priory Groves, Brecon
Out and back – 4km – 1.15 hours
Priory Groves is woodland in the Honddu river valley. It stretches from below the Cathedral towards the village of Llanddew.
Sychryd All Ability Trail / Dinas Rock
Out and back – 0.8km – 0.30 hours
Short route suitable for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, path winds between the river and the rock face.
Usk Reservoir
Circular – 8km – 0 hours
Remote, but beautiful, Usk Reservoir is circled by a mainly stone track, the longer slopes are downhill if you walk clockwise.
Offa's Dyke National Trail
One way – 18km – 7 hours
Crossing the border between England and Wales more than ten times in its 177 mile (285km) length, the Offa’s Dyke Path passes through the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
Penderyn Mineral Line walk
Out and back – 3.2km – 1.30 hours
Walking along this former tramway which links Penderyn and Hirwaun, can you spot birds and wildlife alongside any remains of the route’s industrial origins?
Taith gerdded comin Mynydd Illtud
Circular – 5km – 3 hours
Mae Comin Mynydd Illtud yn cynnig golygfeydd panoramig o bedair cadwyn o fynyddoedd gyda llwybrau gwahanol ar gyfer gwahanol alluoedd, o fewn pellter byr i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Parc Cenedlaethol gyda’i gyfleusterau.
Craig-y-Nos Country Park Walk
Circular – 2.2km – 1.30 hours
A short but varied walk leads through the pretty Country Park – the former pleasure gardens of Craig-y-Nos castle, past lakes and ponds.
Llanddeusant to Carreg Cennen Castle (Beacons Way – day 7)
One way – 20.5km – 6 hours
Llanddeusant to Carreg Cennen Castle (Beacons Way – day 7) This day passes through areas of wild, open and, in places, pathless country, only attempt this in good conditions unless you are skilled and experienced at navigation.
Along the Govilon Line
Circular – 2.6km – 1 hours
Along the Govilon Line – walk between two canal side villages along the route of the old railway line.
Llangynidr to Storey Arms (Beacons Way -day 4)
One way – 23.5km – 7 hours
Llangynidr to Storey Arms (Beacons Way – day 4) The most strenuous day, but you will be rewarded by spectacular views.
Storey Arms to Craig-y-Nos (Beacons Way -Day 5)
One way – 14.5km – 6 hours
Storey Arms to Craig-y-Nos (Beacons Way – day 5) Your journey to the West of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) begins today.
Craig-y-Nos to Llanddeusant (Beacons Way – day 6)
One way – 16km – 5 hours
Craig-y-Nos to Llanddeusant (Beacons Way – day 6) Day six starts from Craig y nos Country Park, once owned by the opera singer Dame Adelina Patti. The route takes you to Llyn y Fan Fawr, the highest natural lake in south Wales. Chose between the good or poor weather routes based on the forecast for the day.
Penwyllt Circuit
Circular – 2.8km – 1.45 hours
Penwyllt Circuit – extensive views in the less visited South West of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Park, you look down the Upper Swansea Valley and beyond as you follow old railway lines and tramroads.
Carreg Cennen Castle to Bethlehem (Beacons Way – day 8)
One way – 16km – 4 hours
Carreg Cennen Castle to Bethlehem (Beacons Way – day 8) Day eight is short and the least demanding – appropriate for the last day.
Guided walks and tours
