Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre
Overview
Discover a rich variety of land and habitats, from moors, wooded valleys and farmland, to cave systems, waterfalls and wetlands.
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre
Learn more about the Brecon Beacons, admire the stunning views, explore one of the trails for children or set off on a walk.
Brecon Cathedral
Because of its location it's thought that the Norman Priory might have been built on the site of an older, possibly Celtic, church.
Royal Regiment of Wales
The collection has artefacts from around the world that reflect the history and character of a 300 year old regiment.
Big Pit National Coal Museum
With facilities to educate and entertain, Big Pit is an exciting and informative day out. Don't miss the underground tour. Visit the Big Pit website
Craig y Nos Country Park
Craig y Nos is over 40 acres of parkland with riverside walks through woodland and meadows. The park is also used as a base to study the flora and fauna of the area.
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering, rope bridges, high level cargo nets, abseiling or flying down the indoor zip line!
Walking and Rambling in the Brecon Beacons
The hostel is in a fantastic area for either a stroll or more challenging hike.
Mountain biking in the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons National Park has lots of green roads, ideal for the relaxed mountain biker. You can hire bikes in the town or have them delivered to the hostel if you book in advance.
Climbing in Wye Valley
Symonds Yat is one of the best areas for climbing.
Mountain Biking in Llangattock
Crickhowell is a hub for Brecon Beacon National Park mountain biking routes, but there are a number of other routes in the area for all abilities.
Cycling in Llangattock
YHA Llangattock Mountain is perfect for super-fit cyclists as the hostel is 1000 foot up!
Walking and Rambling in Llangattock
High up in Brecon Beacons, right on the Cambrian Way, you can walk from the bunkhouse door and take your choice from a variety of routes.
Climbing in Llangattock
The bunkhouse is just 300 yards from Llangattock Cliffs, with good quality Limestone climbing with a variety of levels.
Watersports in Llangattock
Canoeing on the Brecon & Monmouth Canal is not only beautiful, but also a nice relaxed paddle with some challenging areas to test you.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking, dramatic limestone formations built up over thousands of years. Explore the Dan-yr-Ogof cave. Walk behind the 40ft wa
Dolaucothi Goldmines
Tour this former Roman gold mine and see authentic 1930s mining equipment, workshops and trams showing how the mines worked.