Walking and Rambling in Llanddeusant
Overview
A popular walk to Llyn-y-Fan-Fach, home of the legendary Lady of the Lake. The story tells of a lady who came out the lake and married a local farmer, and if he struck her 3 times she went back in the lake and took the animals! Start the walk from the hostel doorstep. The direct walk takes approx 2-3hrs but the more the adventurous route takes a whole day. Visit the air crash sites of the war and see the Wellington MF509, Anson L9149, Lancaster W4929, Vamper VZ106 and Wellington BJ697 aircraft. So much to see! but don't let us tell you what to do - you're in a superb place for a walking holiday so get out and explore.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain Biking in Port Eynon
Explore Afan Forest, which is fast becoming popular with mountain bikers.
Aberglasney Gardens
Spectacularly set in the beautiful Tywi valley, Aberglasney House features one of the finest gardens in Wales.
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.
Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre
Discover a rich variety of land and habitats, from moors, wooded valleys and farmland, to cave systems, waterfalls and wetlands.
National Wetlands Centre Wales
Set in a 450 acre mosaic of lakes, pool and lagoons created on the scenic Burry Inlet, home hundreds of wild and resident species.
Arc Adventures
Arc Adventures offers outdoor activity and residential trips to families and groups.
YHA Llanddeusant Activity Holidays
YHA Llanddeusant allows you to explore the wild side of the Brecon Beacons. Our family breaks take you away from the run of the mill.
Cantref Adventure Farm
6 miles A great family day out, with indoor and outdoor play areas and animal petting farm. Visit the website
Mountain biking in Llanddeusant
The Usk Reservoir is approx four miles from the hostel and is an ideal place to get out on your bike. We can arrange bike hire for you from a local provider.