Summer in the Brecon Beacons

Tarell valley, Brecon Beacons

Discover vibrant colours, picturesque walks and plenty of wildlife highlights as you explore the Brecon Beacons this summer.

Top summer walks

A waterfall found on Abergwesyn Commons, Powys

Challenge yourself through mountain moorland at Abergwesyn 

Enjoy the delights of the eastern side of Abergwesyn Commons this summer and reward yourself with spectacular views of the Cambrian Mountains.

Fan y Big, Brecon Beacons

Discover the heart of the Brecon Beacons 

Experience a different side of the central Brecon Beacons this summer with an alternative route to southern Britain's highest mountain. Concour the three highest peaks; Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Cribyn and soak up the atmosphere of this inspirational place.

The Begwns pond surrounded by open common

The Begwns; all the views with none of the climb 

You don't have to walk up a mountain to enjoy glorious scenery this summer. Explore the delights of the Begwns and discover panoramic views across the Brecon Beacons and beyond from the highest point on the common - The Roundabout.

A meadow of wildflowers at Berthlwyd Farm in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

Summer wildlife highlights 

A wildflower meadow is a spectacular sight during summer and always full of life. From the crawling insects, floating butterflies to the soaring birds, it is a treat to admire such a diverse ecosystem and Berthlwyd Farm is no exception. Although not open as it is a tenanted, working farm, the success of this site is an inspiration for future conservation management and celebrating our wonderful wildflower meadows.

Discover Berthlwyd's wildflower meadows

Conservation in action

A view of Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the central Brecon Beacons, Powys

Footpath conservation along Cribyn contour 

With over 350,000 walkers treading the slopes of Pen y Fan every year, urgent repairs are essential and in 2018 the contour path around Cribyn is getting some attention. Without a defined path, vegetation would be lost and the path would widen causing a scar on the landscape. Lead ranger Rob Reith and his team are working hard to minimise erosion whilst ensuring you enjoy this iconic landscape.

Volunteers on the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire helping to repair a dry stone wall

Volunteer with the Brecon Beacons team 

If you've been inspired by the conservation work of the Brecon Beacons team and want to get involved to help preserve our special places, we regularly recruit various volunteer positions, including Full Time and Meet and Greet volunteers. Get in touch or check out the National Trust volunteering website to find out how you can help.