Day walks in the brecon beacons by harri roberts, adam long. Brecon beacons a free resource for walkers, walks and walking. Here in the brecon beacons we have everything youll need for a national picnic week without even stepping into a supermarket. Rounded, spongy hills of grass and rock tumble and climb around river valleys that lie between sandstone and limestone uplands, peppered with glasslike lakes and villages that seem to have been hewn from one rock. The brecon beacons national park in wales is a wonderful place for hiking.
The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife. The walks are well described and the relevant section of the os map is included, so its easy to follow. The brecon beacons national park covers a wide area in south wales. Our mountain walks take place in the brecon beacons national park, the nearest wilderness national park to london and the south east. Brecon beacons 4 waterfalls walk near ystradfellte. Sep 10, 2016 at 11 miles long, the beacons circuit is the longest on our list, but you will be simply amazed at how much of the brecon beacons you can discover in just a days worth of walking. Explore the magnificent scenery and varied walks available in the brecon beacons, from the highest peak in southern britain, pen y fan, to a gentler amble through the greenery of the upper tarell valley. Jt expeditions offer guided walks within the brecon beacons national park, they are all lead by as a minimum fully insured, mountain leader and first aid qualified outdoor instructors, with vast experience of the routes, and the whole of the national park. You can complete a circuit of all four from brecon, making for a long but satisfying day out. The brecon beacons national park stretches from the english border to the tywi valley in carmarthenshire, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Walking breaks, guided walks, weekends brecon beacons. The walks described explore dramatic waterfalls, wooded gorges and upland valleys. Dragons trails guided walking tours in the brecon beacons.
Iolo williams ultimate guide to the brecon beacons. If you visit carreg cennen in the morning, its possible to fit in an afternoon walk in the acclaimed waterfall country of the brecon beacons. Guidebook of 45 days walks in the brecon beacons national park. The brecon beacons national park wales travel guide rough. Brecon beacons waterfall walk the first in a series of posts on the beautiful brecon beacons, heres countryfiles fantastic guide to the stunning waterfalls at ystradfellte. All walks are free to download and print and many have gps files. The walks vary in length from 4 to 10 miles but all have loops back to base for those not wanting a whole day hike. Each itinerary includes a route summary, ratings for effort, time, distance, ascentsdescents, refreshments and vertigo risk, a fully detailed walk description, global positioning waypoints along the route for pinpoint navigational accuracy and a fullcolour 1. Most of the area is underlain by old red sandstone, unlike the more rugged mountains of north wales, and several walks explore this terrain of smooth, sweeping grassy uplands and wide, open vistas, including the. The brecon beacons in south wales are famous for mountain walks across the vast ranges of the brecon beacons national park.
The brecon beacons by bob greaves, is a handsomely produced book of 160 pages in full colour with ordnance survey mapping. Brecon beacons pathfinder walks guidebook ordnance survey. A boot up the brecon beacons hardcover february, 2009. Jan 09, 2016 iolo williams ultimate guide to the brecon beacons wildlife expert iolo williams gives the lowdown on where to start, his lovely little spots and which bit is just as busy as the m4 for. Its a popular walking destination, which is partially due to its location, being close to the population based of the south wales coast as well as london and. A really useful book for those who want to explore the beautiful brecon beacons on foot, but are not looking for full day hiking expeditions.
Find out the best spots to have a picnic in the brecon beacons and some of our favourite continue reading. Click here for our interactive map of all the walks. Walking breaks, guided walks, weekends brecon beacons, wales, uk. The brecon beacons national park contains four separate mountain ranges including the black mountains and the beacons themselves. Walking the welsh waterfalls, henrhyd falls, 10 miles hard walking in the brecon beacons. Walking information, advice and campaigns, walking news and events, group led walks and an online library of walking routes. Dragons trails guided walking tours in the brecon beacons dragon trails offer a series of 4 night walking breaks for 4 8 guests in the heart of the brecon beacons national park. Walks in brecon beacons walks and walking hay bluff walking route walks and walking hay bluff walking route this is a 12 mile linear walk in wales to hay bluff and back, with a. My friends and i walked them all last month a perfect sunday trek through mossy woods and past indifferent sheep. Walks in the brecon beacons area of the brecon beacons pen y fan, fan brycheiniog, cribyn, fan y big, fan frynych, fan llia. Today was an early start as we wanted to get back to our long lost family and.
The brecon beacons national park wales travel guide. Walking in the brecon beacons 45 national park cicerone press. The walks reach all the major summits in the brecon beacons national park. There is no rail link to brecon, but the town is well served by buses. The high summits of the beacons themselves tell only part the story as, like most national parks, there is a varied range of scenery to be enjoyed within its boundaries. Day walks in the brecon beacons by harri roberts, adam. From glynmeddig barn a circular walk up to the epynt moor and back. Uk series which covers all the major walking destinations from the lake district to exmoor. The brecon beacons national park gets its name from the four rounded peaks that tower over the town of brecon corn du, pen y fan, cribyn and fan y big. Brecon beacons walks with lakes, waterfalls, forests, country parks and numerous mountain climbs, the brecon beacons has something for walkers of all abilities. May 12, 2012 a longdistance walk through the brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire.
Following the prime ministers decision on march 23 rd, to introduce tighter movement restrictions across the uk, and following the irresponsible behaviour of some people last weekend, the national park authority, working in cooperation with the local authorities and other partners, has closed those areas of the national park which are popular with visitors and which pose a risk for. There are many beautiful day hikes you can do in the brecon beacons. From west to east, mynydd du, fforest fawr, the brecon beacons and the black mountains these mountain and valley routes offer many options, highlighting the natural features. Main book listing national park guides brecon beacons brecon beacons. Explore the mountains of wales in the company of an experienced and enthusiastic professional walking guide. The brecon beacons national park was established in 1957, the third and final welsh national park and has a wide range of walks to suit all abilities. If you are looking for cycle routes please go to our brecon beacons cycle routes page use the filter to show walks of a certain type such as woods, reservoirs. Day walks in the brecon beacons features 20 circular routes, between 6. Brecon beacons walks mountain walks in wales adventure britain. We also use the gower peninsula, which was the first place in the uk to be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty, which has some fantastic coastal walks and world famous beaches. Then head for the wild wonder of the brecon beacons in.
It was devised by expark society secretary john sansom who died in june 2006, in conjunction with arwel michael and chris barber. The brecon beacons national park has the lowest profile of waless three national parks, but it is nonetheless the destination of thousands of walkers. The walks range from easy to relatively challenging 5 6 milers. A winter walk in waterfall country of the brecon beacons. Short walks around the brecon beacons, kittiwake books. Strenuous fullon hillwalking with long or steep climbs, sometimes on difficult terrain.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Sometimes referred to as the central beacons they include south wales highest mountain, pen y fan. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of old red sandstone peaks which lie to the south of brecon. Long distance walks in brecon beacons quality cottages. A longdistance walk through the brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire. It also has good advice on when to do the walks, weather you need a clear day to see the views etc.
Whether youre seeking challenging walks, wide open spaces or secluded waterfalls, the brecon beacons provides the best of them all. Afon hepste is a tributary of the mellte and would receive no special. Main book listing national park guides brecon beacons. Day walks in the brecon beacons vertebrate publishing. Free from light and noise pollution its the perfect respite from the chaos of modern life. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream. The beacons way brecon beacons national park, wales. Day walks in the brecon beacons features 20 circular routes between 6. Walking routes, guides and maps for brecon beacons.
Book description there are forty great walks here, ranging from a gentle stroll around usk reservoir to a challenging four peaks in a day on our grwynne fawr. Show first 12 products day walks in the brecon beacons. This pathfinder guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout the brecon beacons national park which comprises four separate mountain ranges. Read about the 5 hikes i did whilst i was visiting for 3 days, a mix of short and long walks so something for everyone.
The brecon beacons national park is a significant protected landscape with some of the most spectacular upland scenery in britain. The brecon beacons park society an independent membership organisation not part of the national park authority sometimes organises guided walks along the beacons way. With the black mountains behind you, the usk valley at your feet and the beacons beyond, the beautiful and historic village of crickhowell is an ideal base for walkers. A hike to the top of penyfan will give you an enormous sense of achievement as well as spectacular views. For walks with big views, you usually need to get up to higher ground or onto open areas. Access to the cave is via a path leading down from the car park map ref. The range forms the central section of the brecon beacons national. Revised by tom hutton this pathfinder guide makes the ideal companion for country walks throughout the brecon beacons national park which comprises four separate mountain ranges. This is a really good guidebook for walking in the brecon beacons, ive followed quite a lot of the routes and they have been easy to follow and greatly rewarding. However, by visiting south wales and the brecon beacons national park you are also rewarded with the spectacular welsh waterfalls hidden amongst the. Choose from a number of walks of various lengths and difficulty. End the trip in the north in snowdonia, where jagged peaks, whitewater rafting, and the iconic caernarfon castle await.
The ramblers britains walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure. The most easterly is the black mountains, the brecon beacons themselves constitute only the central range. There are several campsites near the town if you are planning a longer stay. Exhilarating guided walking in the brecon beacons and throughout the wilder side of wales do something special. Brecon beacons 4 waterfalls walk near ystradfellte walk. The beacons way is the official trail of the brecon beacons national park authority in wales, passing eastwest through major ranges of the black mountains, the brecon beacons and the black mountain.
The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of south wales, and cear mapping for ease of use. Our pick of the best ridge walks in wales ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul. Sightseeing tours and guided walks in the brecon beacons national park, wales and surrounding areas. The rating system works well and makes it easy to pick an appropriate walk. Visit the mountain centre at libanus for more information on walking in the national park. The brecon beacons walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy lowlevel walks to the high mountain summits. Our pick of the best walks in the brecon beacons the brecon beacons walks any selfrespecting walker should not miss. Dec 16, 2010 brecon beacons waterfall walk the first in a series of posts on the beautiful brecon beacons, heres countryfiles fantastic guide to the stunning waterfalls at ystradfellte. Glynmeddig is situated in the pretty cilieni valley a tributary feeding the usk river in the western area of the brecon beacons national park.
Brecon beacons short walks guidebook ordnance survey shop. The brecon beacons and the beacons national park provide some of the finest walking in the country, from gentle strolls to tough mountain hikes. With lakes, waterfalls, forests, country parks and numerous mountain climbs, the brecon beacons has something for walkers of all abilities. Our second drizzly morning so, as with yesterday, we strapped up with gaiters, sturdy walking boots and hooded windproof jackets but this time our our hats and snoods stayed on for a while. At 11 miles long, the beacons circuit is the longest on our list, but you will be simply amazed at how much of the brecon beacons you can discover in just a days worth of walking. Iolo williams ultimate guide to the brecon beacons wildlife expert iolo williams gives the lowdown on where to start, his lovely little spots and which bit is just as busy as the m4 for.
Our national park is a great place to get active come rain or shine there is always something going on in one of the four corners of our national park. After returning to the cavers car park cross the road to join the right hand of two paths. Our national park is loved for its big green open spaces which offer miles and miles of wonderful walking. Then head for the wild wonder of the brecon beacons in wales, suggests charles starmersmith. The area also includes the stunning black mountains with some of the best views in the country. Brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire great british. The pembrokeshire coast offers spectacular cliff top scenery. This walking guidebook book contains 20 circular walks around the brecon beacons all graded by route and difficulty. The brecon beacons are one of four ranges of mountains and hills in south wales which make up the brecon beacons national park. Hike through the brecon beacons national park, get wet and wild coasteering along the pembrokeshire coast, and explore ancient roman ruins. If you enjoy making the most of the great outdoors, youll love the brecon beacons.
Includes walks with mini donkeys and pigs, as well as sheep dog handling. The falls are about six miles northeast of glynneath which is on the a465 main road. Stretch mainly between 10kms and 15kms, these walks are slightly more demanding and may include short, steep climbs or sections of rough terrain. Brecon beacons, powys and monmouthshire great british walks. Day walks in the brecon beacons sample pages by vertebrate. A book containing a detailed description of the route has been available since may 2005. Walks pathfinder guides 8th revised edition by tom hutton isbn. Leaving from storey arms, the first place of interest you will reach is the tommy jones obelisk, before you arrive at the deep hollow of cwm llwch, found beneath. The brecon beacons offer a spectacular landscape rich in natural beauty. Tom hutton the majority of the walks in this book are centred on the areas two national parks. The book features all of the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of. The book is available from the national parks visitor centres and from various bookshops, outdoor equipment shops and tourist information centres in the brecon beacons national park. The beacons way is a 161km 100 mile linear walk across the brecon beacons national park. The flat area around the national park visitor centre at libanus is wellknown for its views of the beacons.
Iolo williams ultimate guide to the brecon beacons wales. Walks in brecon beacons archives walks and walking. Walking is one of britains favourite leisure activities, and this guide features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. With 28 circular, graded walks all tried and tested by seasoned walkers, this guidebook. Go explore outdoors in the brecon beacons national park. The national park was established in 1957, the third of the three welsh parks after snowdonia in 1951 and the pembrokeshire coast national park in 1952.
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