Our National Park is the best ever playground. There are masses of things for active families to do. Check out all your options in the posts below for things to do with your family in the Brecon Beacons.
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The Dragons Back walk starts in the small village of Pengenffordd within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It boasts fantastic views of the surrounding country side and the beautiful Black Mountains. Photo Tracy Purnell Dragons Back The first ascent of the walk takes you over the ups and downs of…
A fine walk high above the Usk Valley along the old quarry tramways and into Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve. Panoramic views of the Black Mountains. The optional extension offers exploration of the glacial hanging valley of Cwm Onneu Fach and the ecologically important raised bog at Waun Ddu.…
One of the largest upland limestone cliffs in South Wales. Copyright Alan Bowring This more challenging walk takes int he whole southward view from Crickhowell, climbing Llangattock Hillside, travelling the old quarry tramways and takin in Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve. The route then heads back down to Crickhowell…
JRR Tolkien (1892 – 1973) loved the Welsh language, describing Welsh as ‘…the senior language of the men of Britain.’ He gave Welsh-inspired names to many characters and places in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Copyright Alan Bowring The Brecon Beacons National Park has a connection, it’s thought…
Lying at the foot of Crug Hywel, an impressive Iron Age hillfort, Crickhowell is a well preserved Georgian town and remarkable compact, the town boasts a thriving High Street with an array of independently owned and family-run shops. Nevertheless it’s a destination in itself and make a brilliant base for…