Where to walk
Little can match the enjoyment of striding along our open ridges, strolling along our peaceful towpaths or exploring our beautiful, sun-dappled woods. The Brecon Beacons National Park is full of wonderful places, guaranteed to give you a sense of exhilaration and freedom.
The Central Beacons is the highest mountain range in southern Britain. Many walkers make for the famous twin summits of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du for challenge and adventure. However, the 520 square mile extent of our Park also contains three other upland areas, the Black Mountain range, the Fforest Fawr massif and the Black Mountains, all with their own distinctive character and spectacular walking potential.
Within our park, there are walks for all levels of ability, with varied landscapes to choose from.
The rounded contours of the old red sandstone uplands create the inspiring, open scenery for which the Brecon Beacons are best known and loved. The south of our Park has dazzling outcrops of carboniferous limestone, water-worn to form deep, wooded gorges, caves, sink holes and, most famously of all waterfalls. And the lowlands have rivers and rolling green countryside, laced with hedgerows and dotted with sheep.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Short walks
You don't have to go far for a great walking experience in the Brecon Beaco...
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Moderate walks
If you're looking for a slightly more substantial experience, our collectio...
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Longer walks
If you want to really stretch your legs, this is the perfect place to start...
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Audio trails & podcasts
Get a little extra information as you walk by listening to one of our audio...
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Bus walks
Leave the car at home and explore the Brecon Beacons National Park by bus. ...
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Geotrails
Formed by the gradual effects of ice and water, the landscape of the Brecon...