Things to see & do
Places to visit
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Central Beacons
Central Beacons
Lose your head in the clouds as you climb to the summits of Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Crybin - the three highest peaks in southern Britian.
Pen-Y-fan is the highest of the three, standing at 886m above sea level.
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Henrhyd Falls
Henrhyd Falls
Henrhyd Falls are on the stream called the Nant Llech at Coelbren in the Swansea Valley. This spectacular waterfall has an unbroken drop of approximately 90ft into a steep-sided wooded valley. This leads the stream to its confluence with the River Tawe at Abercrave.
Henrhyd Falls and Graigllech Woods
© NTPL
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Cwm Llwch
Cwm Llwch
The small lake that's situated in the cwm between Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu is steeped in legend.
Discover the legend of Cwm Llwch
© National Trust
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Cwm Gwdi
Cwm Gwdi
Cwm Gwdi is the starting place to some of the most challenging walking in the Brecon Beacons, but this place has a hidden history.
© N McAllister 2010
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Upper Tarell Valley
Upper Tarell Valley
The Upper Tarrell Valley runs north from Storey Arms in the Brecon Beacons through a glaciated landscape surrounded by wild, open mountains. Yet for centuries and up to the present day the valley bottom has been farmed.
© N McAllister 2010
Central Beacons
Henrhyd Falls
Cwm Llwch
Cwm Gwdi
Upper Tarell ValleyPen y Fan and Corn Du circular walk
The start of the Pont ar Daf footpath
© N McAllister
A strenuous mountain walk on well-made footpaths to the summit of Pen y Fan and Corn du.
Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk
Cribyn from Cefn Cwn Llwch path.
This is the hard way to the summit of southern Britain's highest mountain, Pen y Fan. Starting at just over 1000ft (310m) above sea level you have 1893ft (576m) of climbing before the reaching the top at 2908ft (886m). You will also take in the summit of Corn Du, the Tommy Jones obelisk and the legendary Llyn Cwm Llwch. Weather permitting, the scenic views are truly something to behold, theres also...
Brecon Beacons horseshoe ridge walk
Craig Fan Ddu ridge looking west from Neuadd reservoir
© N McAllister 2010
A challenging upland mountain walk that takes you into the heart of the Brecon Beacons. You'll be rewarded with spectacular views if the weather is good. A map and compass, waterproofs, and a whistle and torch are all essential for this walk, as the weather is very changeable in these mountains.
Horse riding and cycling
Horse riding
Hold on for the ride of your life and discover the Brecon Beacons in a whole new way. Mountain biking and horse riding offer a different way to see the mountains of this spectacular National Park.
Up for the challenge?
Are you up for our 50 Things to do before your 11¾ challenge? Start ticking them off here in the Brecon Beacons.
Discover the full list of outdoor adventures on the '50 Things' website, and start earning your badges.