Walking and rambling in the Brecon Beacons
Overview
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 are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
From YHA Brecon Beacons:
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych
A great little mountain route with a bit of scrambling and stunning views
Moderate route (PDF, 0.9MB)
3.2 miles, takes 2h - 3h
Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre
A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail
Moderate route (PDF, 1MB)
8.4 miles, takes 4h - 6h 30m
Pen y Fan
A great walk up the highest British peak south of Eryri (Snowdonia)
Challenging route (PDF, 1MB)
8.2 miles, takes 4h 30m - 7h
From YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt:
Talybont-on-Usk
A lovely route to the pretty canal and village of Talybont-on-Usk
Moderate route (PDF, 0.7MB)
3.9 miles, takes 1h 45m - 3h
Tor y Foel
Great views from summit of Tor y Foel. Charming stone bridges over the picturesque canal
Challenging route (PDF, 1.1MB)
6.3 miles, takes 3h 30m - 5hr 30m
Twyn Du and Graig Fan Las
A lovely high edge route finishing with a long gentle descent through woodland
Challenging route (PDF, 1.3MB)
13.3 miles, takes 7h 15m - 11h 30m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of Wales. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
Discovering Britain walk with the Royal Geographical Society: One Place, Two Identities
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk