Article from Brecon Beacons National Park
Last Updated: 15 April 2008 14:30
December 2008
A full listing of National Park Guided Walks, Children's Activities and Family Events for December 2008.
SATURDAY 13
14:00 -16:00
Deck the trees
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park, (car park charges apply).
Create tree decorations and Christmas cards from natural winter materials found around the Country Park. Suitable for children aged 4 and up. 7 year olds and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please. For more details call Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.
SUNDAY 14
10:00 – 11:00
Winter Trees of the Country Park
LENGTH: 2m / 3.2km
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (SN 839 155) car park charges apply.
A walk around the grounds of this lovely Country Park looking at the Park’s beautiful trees. This walk is designed to improve fitness and health and is part of the Healthy Walking campaign.
GRADE: Access for All
LEADER: Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis
For more details call Ageliki on 01639 730395.
TUESDAY 23
10:30 – 12:30
Crafty Christmas Crackers
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply)
Make your own Christmas crackers with recycled materials. Lots of fun and may be quite messy, so old clothes recommended! Bring a small toy to put in your cracker. Suitable for 5-12yr olds. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.
WEDNESDAY 24
10:30 – 12:30
Tree Decorations for Wildlife
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply)
Come along and make bird feeders, wildlife food and hibernation shelters which you will be able to take home as presents for your garden birds and animals. Suitable for children aged 5 – 12. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Cost £3.50 per child. No dogs please.
For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.
FRIDAY 26
10:00 – 16:00
Fan Frynach
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply)
Fancy walking off some Christmas indulgence? Why not join us for a circular walk along part of the old Roman road of Sarn Helen, and then up to the top of Fan Frynach for superb views across the Beacons before returning to the Visitor Centre. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothing and waterproofs as well as boots.
GRADE/ASCENT: Moderate / 300m
LEADER: National Park Warden, Alan Ward
For more details and to check it’s running call 01874 623366.
SUNDAY 28
10:00 – 11:00
Walking for Health around the Grounds of the Country Park
LENGTH: 2m / 3.2km
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (SN 839 155) car park charges apply.
A walk around the grounds of this lovely Country Park. This walk is designed to improve fitness and health and is part of the Healthy Walking campaign. GRADE: Access for All
LEADER: Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis
For more details call Ageliki on 01639 730395.
