Hay Festival starts tomorrow! The world-renowned Hay Festival takes place year each at the end of May for 10 days in the Welsh market town of Hay-on-Wye on the eastern edge of the National Park each year. The literary event attracts novelists, poets, scientists, musicians & comedians who congregate to…
My name is Owen Thomas, and I am a Professional Playwright, raised on a farm in the hills above Bronllys. My family have farmed in the foothills of the Beacons for many generations, both on my mother’s and my father’s sides. I am not a Farmer, but farming is…
The sky is rather an inconsistent character. I have never been much of an artist, but I used to love playing with Paint on the computer in primary school. The sky was always the easiest thing to draw: either blue with a blazing sun, or black with twinkling stars. But…
Whether you’re looking for a spontaneous short break or a relaxing couple of weeks, last-minute travel is a delightful way to treat yourself and we’ve got a wonderful selection of properties available in the Brecon Beacons National Park! Self catering options: Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages have some last minutes accommodation which…
Llandovery is a quiet, pretty market town these days, but just think of the 30,000 animals that passed through the town every year on their way to a faraway market. A short climb up to Llandovery Castle in the town centre is worthwhile for the beautiful views. Things to…
The world-renowned Hay Festival takes place year each at the end of May for 10 days in the Welsh market town of Hay-on-Wye on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park each year. The literary event attracts novelists, poets, scientists, musicians and comedians who congregate to celebrate great writing, music and comedy. Hay Festival…
Walk Hay specialise in providing expertly led Guided Walking in this wonderful part of the world, Sarah has a great line up of walks happening over Hay Festival. Hay-on-Wye from the road to Clyro Sunday 29th May ‘Valleys & Castles’ A hilltop wood, historic sites, beautiful farmland & views of…
This super waterside walk follows the River Usk, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the Brecon and Newport Canal from Caerleon to Brecon. The walk passes through Abergavenny and Usk and is enclosed by beautiful hills for the whole of its length. There are also splendid views of the Brecon…
Abergavenny provides an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons on foot. A short walk from the town centre takes you into the countryside, longer walks could take you to the top of one of several mountains overlooking Abergavenny. The three main peaks also have car parks closer to the…
Crossing the border between England and Wales more than ten times in its 293km (182m), the Offa’s Dyke Path passes through some of the most attractive landscape, including the Brecon Beacons National Park. Crown Copyright Visit Wales About Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail Offa’s Dyke Path is a 177 mile…