Walking
Explore the stunning landscapes of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park on foot, with walking routes for all abilities that showcase breathtaking views, hidden valleys, and unforgettable adventures.
Introduction
Discover the joy of walking in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. From gentle strolls by the canal or through serene valleys to more challenging hikes across dramatic peaks, the park offers walkers a lovely experience at the level of challenge they prefer.
Grading
To help you choose the right walk for your ability and comfort, we use a clear grading system for walking routes in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll, a moderate challenge, or a strenuous mountain hike, our grading system ensures you know what to expect before you set off. Plan your adventure with confidence and enjoy the beauty of the park at your own pace.
Walking grading
Find a route
Discover the perfect walking route for your adventure in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Our collection of routes offers something for everyone, from leisurely walks through peaceful valleys to exhilarating hikes across rugged mountain landscapes.
Walking Routes
Our walking routes
The Beacons Way Walking Trail
How difficult are our walks?
Whether you prefer strolling along to take in the gems you pass or energetically stepping up a slope to get your heart pounding, 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.
Little can match the enjoyment of ambling along a canal towpath or riverside path, exploring a wildflower carpeted wood, being rewarded with breathtaking views from the top of one of our mountains or being dazzled by our star bedecked dark skies. Search the graded walks across the National Park via the map to find a walk which is right for you now.
Here are details of how we have graded our walks:
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Barrier free routes with negligible gradients and solid or compacted surfaces. May also have seats. View all our grade 1 walks here. |
| Grade 2 | Routes with some sections with slightly looser or muddy surfaces, slight gradients and gates but no stiles. There is also a lack of seats. View all our grade 2 walks here. |
| Grade 3 | Routes with occasional long or steep gradients, a narrow path in places, poor surfaces and kissing gates or stiles. There may be no seats. View all our grade 3 walks here. |
| Grade 4 | Routes with narrow sections, steep gradients or muddy and stony surfaces. Gates may be narrow or there may be stiles. There are no seats. View all our grade 4 walks here |
| Grade 5 | Routes with stiles and steps, steep gradients, soft boggy ground and exposed sections with steep ground falling away from path edge. View all our grade 5 walks here |