Travel in an all-weather observation coach behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons.
The journey takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir before climbing to Torpantau high in the Brecon Beacons and the summit of the original line.
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If you're planning on staying at YHA Brecon Beacons or YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and...
This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!
Thursday 25th September 2025 Distance: 5 miles (8.25 km) Duration: 5 hours Led by: Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park Discovery and connection Geopark officer Alan Bowring leads a...
6 miles A great family day out, with indoor and outdoor play areas and animal petting farm. Visit the website
YHA Llangattock Mountain is perfect for super-fit cyclists as the hostel is 1000 foot up! The bunkhouse is on the RN35 and within striking distance of the Brecon & Monmouth Canal which is great for...
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. There are different levels of walking in the area from the...
The bunkhouse is just 300 yards from Llangattock Cliffs, with good quality Limestone climbing with a variety of levels. There are brilliant beginners crags and more difficult ones for those with more...
Canoeing on the Brecon & Monmouth Canal is not only beautiful, but also a nice relaxed paddle with some challenging areas to test you. For a more experienced canoeist, take to the River Wye or Usk. If...
At the foot of the Black Mountains, on the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon, is this award winning Inn. Visit the Inn website
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
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. If you haven't got your own wheels, cycle hire is...
Discover a rich variety of land and habitats, from moors, wooded valleys and farmland, to cave systems, waterfalls and wetlands.
Visit Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre where a team of friendly and knowledgeable information officers are on hand all year round to help you make the most of your...
The collection has artefacts from around the world that reflect the history and character of a 300 year old regiment.
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. A short...
Nowhere in the world does a landscape shaped by iron making remain on such a complete scale as at the Blaenavon World Heritage site - there's plenty to explore here.