Activities at Brecon Beacons
Cwm Gwdi in the Brecon Beacons
Cwm Gwdi is a landscape shaped by the forces of nature. The car park at Cwm Gwdi was once part of a military training camp that dates back to the late Victorian era. Today, it's a great place to start some of the toughest walks in the Brecon Beacons.
Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk
This is the hard way to the summit of southern Britain's highest mountain, Pen y Fan, with 1893ft (576m) of climbing before reaching the top at 2908ft (886m).
- Challenging
- 5 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)
Day two of the Brecon Beacons Super Challenge walk
There's plenty of history to be seen on this trail, from the lime kilns at Llangatock to the oldest baptist church in Wales at Govilon.
- Challenging
- 5 hours
- 14.0 miles (22.5km)
Upper Tarell Valley walk
Follow this glaciated valley down the 18th-century metalled track that was once the main road from the Midlands to Cardiff.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
The Begwns walk: all the views, none of the climb
Enjoy (almost) all the views the Brecon Beacons National Park has to offer without any of the climb on this easy walk on the Begwns.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Pen y Fan and Corn Du circular walk
A strenuous mountain walk on well-made footpaths to the summit of Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Brecon Beacons horseshoe ridge walk
A challenging upland mountain walk that takes you into the heart of the Brecon Beacons for the most spectacular views.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 9.0 miles (14.45km)
Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk
This walk will take you to Henrhyd Falls, the highest waterfall in South Wales, where you can discover wildlife as you walk through the woodland.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 3.5 miles (5.6km)
Day one of the Brecon Beacons Super Challenge walk
Tackle the first day of our two day Brecon Beacons Super Challenge walk and take in Pen-y-Fan, the highest point in Southern Britain.
- Challenging
- 6 hours
- 16.0 miles (25.7km)
Henrhyd Falls and Graigllech Woods
Discover Henrhyd Falls as this spectacular waterfall plunges 90ft into the heavily wooded gorge of the Nant Llech.
The Beacons Peaks - Pen y Fan and Corn Du
Lose your head in the clouds as you climb Pen y Fan and Corn Du, the two highest peaks in southern Britain. Discover wild walks and breathtaking scenery in the dramatic and remote heart of the Brecon Beacons.
Upper Tarell Valley
One of the most beautiful valleys in the Brecon Beacons, its proximity to the main peaks make it a great place to visit and admire the views. From ancient woodland to roaring rivers and green fields, the Tarell valley is a great place to begin your exploration of the Beacons.