Called Gobannium by the Romans and Y Fenni by Welsh speakers (after one of the brooks running through the town), this market town in Monmouthshire is the perfect base for the National Park and the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. It’s surrounded by seven mountains – a bit like Rome. It’s…
Early evening is a magical time of day. As the sun disappears beneath the horizon, the beauty of the changing sky can inspire wonder, awe and a sense of calm. Come to the park and experience dusk over epic mountainscapes, glacial valleys and glassy lakes. Immerse yourself in nature as…
Throughout National Walking Month we will be sharing some of our Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassadors’ favourite walks. Who knows, they might well become your new favourite walk too! Bwlch with Solitude: Recommended by Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassadors from The Star Bunkhouse (independent hostel) and Glanpant (holiday cottage) in Bwlch.…
This delightful cottage with amazing views all around, has been furnished to a lovely standard throughout, the perfect bolthole for an all-year-round holiday for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Brynglas cottage sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms, one king and one twin. Set in the idyllic Welsh countryside…
Having visited the castle which rises dramatically above the green clouds of the woodland canopy follow the gently sloping track downwards. So much wildlife thrives in this patch of sessile oak woodland it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The plentiful buzzing insects which teem on these old oak…
Beautiful self-catering apartment in the centre of Hay-on-Wye, famed for its secondhand bookshops, literary festival and stunning local scenery. Built c1835 as Hay’s town hall, the twin-arched red sandstone building was rescued by the local community. The ground floor has been restored as a thriving market hall, and the…
2020 is Visit Wales, Year of Outdoors and here in the Brecon Beacons National Park we have endless outdoor places for you to enjoy. Alan Bowring (Fforest Fawr Geopark) has put together fifty-two things that you can experience in the outdoors of the National Park this year. Whether you do…
Built in 1901, Tegfan Garden Suite was formerly a Victorian greenhouse providing produce to the local residents. A new self-catering suite in the Brecon Beacons National Park, we offer a safe and private space for a peaceful and tranquil stay. Boasting views of the garden and facing Mynydd Troed and…
Step into the opulent world of Adelina Patti, the late 19th century diva, who established this park as a setting for her mansion, Craig-y-nos castle. Walk in her footsteps around her former garden and explore the lawns, meadows, woodlands, lakes and river banks. See the oak tree planted by Madame Patti…
The villages of the Upper Usk Valley are surrounded by beautiful countryside and perfect for outside adventures. Tucked between the Mynydd Epynt and the Carmarthen Fans. Close to the source of the River Usk, on the higher ground is Llyn y Fan Fach where legend tells the famous story of…