Activities at Brecon Beacons
Summer in the Brecon Beacons
Experience the Brecon Beacons in a new light this summer as wildflowers blossom and our sun-kissed sites enjoy the warmth of the new season.
February 2019 - Brecon Beacons appeal a year on
Helping to look after the countryside and keep it accessible to all is an important part of our conservation work. This month's blog from Lead Ranger Rob looks back at a year of footpath repair work and erosion control thanks to your support since the relaunch of the Brecon Beacons appeal.
March 2018 - footpath erosion, an ongoing problem
Combating erosion on our upland footpaths is an ongoing job and a vital part of our conservation work. With thousands of people visiting the central Brecon Beacons every year, Lead Ranger Rob and his team have a big job on their hands, read our latest blog to find out how he does it.
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
- 5 hours
- 10.0 miles (16.05km)
Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk
Discover the tranquil surroundings at Henrhyd Falls as you take this adventurous walk to the highest waterfall in South Wales.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 3.5 miles (5.6km)
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)
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)