Social walk from YHA Brecon Beacons
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...
YHA Brecon Beacons
Overview
If you're looking for Brecon Beacons accommodation for a cheap family break, this cosy 19th-century farmhouse, with access to some of the best walking routes in Wales, is perfect for you. Step out through the front door and be greeted by breathtaking views towards Pen-y-Fan – the highest mountain peak in South Wales – ideal for an adventurous walking or cycling holiday.
Guests at YHA Brecon Beacons can enjoy a welcoming lounge with comfy arm chairs and tasty home-cooked meals. Try your luck with a board game, curl up with a good book or admire the spectacular views from our picnic tables outside. And if the weather isn’t favourable, console yourself with our roaring fire.
Accommodation at this hostel
- Bed in a shared room is offered here
- Private room is offered here
- Camping & Cabins is offered here
- Entire place is not offered here
Why guests love this hostel
- In the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Picturesque views of Pen-y-Fan
- Get closer to nature with a glamping stay
Accommodation at YHA Brecon Beacons
Group booking
Serviced group stays for 16 to 44 people
From gentle strolls to epic hikes, YHA Brecon Beacons is a dream location for walking groups. This 19th-century farmhouse has epic views towards the highest mountain peak in South Wales, Pen-y-Fan, and is surrounded by some of the best walking routes in the country. From 15 acres of woodland walks to exciting traffic-free cycling routes, this homely hostel makes a great base for activity breaks and teambuilding.
En-suite and standard bedrooms are available across the hostel's main building and the barn, plus camping pods and Landpods in the grounds.
Group-friendly facilities
Sleeping arrangements
Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.
Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.
Shared spaces
Groups can make use of shared spaces including a dining room and welcoming lounge, complete with sofas and a roaring fire – the perfect mix of plush facilities and rural charm.
Group catering
With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Brecon Beacons (see sample menu).
Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.
Parking
Parking is available at the hostel.
Packages and bolt-ons
Looking to fill some free time? Our bolt-on activities can easily be added to your stay.
Accredited site
YHA Brecon Beacons holds a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (105533).
This accreditation means that this hostel has externally audited risk assessments, verified insurance provision, quality checked safety logs and delivery observed by national reviewers.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- BBQ area
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Electric vehicle charger
- Evening meals
- Extra-large garden/grounds
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Large garden/grounds
- Licensed bar
- Minibus parking on premises
- Mountain view
- Near bus stop
- No WiFi
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared TV
- Skywatching kit
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:00.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is free limited parking 100 yards from the hostel.
WiFi: WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Brecon Beacons, except in our Camping & Cabins accommodation. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Electric vehicle charger: Guests can access an electrical vehicle charger in the hostel car park. This is free to use, though any charitable donations to YHA are appreciated.
YHA Brecon Beacons - Access Statement
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Food and drink at YHA Brecon Beacons
Things to do around YHA Brecon Beacons
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych self-guided walking route
A short mountain route through a National Nature Reserve rich in flora and fauna, with stunning views across the Brecon Beacons. A great walk if you do not have much time. There are steep drops along...
Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre self-guided walking route
A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along paved lanes and good tracks on the Taff Trail. Stunning views and ideal when you don't want to go too high or if the clouds...
Pen y Fan and Corn Du walk self-guided walking route
A great walk up the highest British peak south of Snowdonia with stunning views throughout, especially from the summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
Brecon Mountain Railway
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...
Blaenavon World Heritage site
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.
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.
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.
Cycling in the Brecon Beacons
The hostel sits just across the valley from the Taff trail that runs from Cardiff to Brecon. It's not an overly busy trail so you'll avoid the crowds and get the most out of your ride. You can hire a...
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering, rope bridges, high level cargo nets, abseiling or flying down the indoor zip line!
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. A short...
Red Kite feeding station
The feeding station attracts over 50 red kites and buzzards every day. You can watch from the purpose built hide for the best view.
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
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Visitor Centre
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...
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years. Explore the Dan-yr-Ogof cave. Walk behind the 40ft waterfall in the Cathedral...
Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre
Discover a rich variety of land and habitats, from moors, wooded valleys and farmland, to cave systems, waterfalls and wetlands.
More about this hostel
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: From your comfortable Brecon Beacons accommodation, a footpath leads to the glaciated crag and nature reserve of Cerrig-y-Gleisiad. A sharp climb rewards you with a view of glacial moraines and erratic rocks left by the ice. Enjoy the peace and quiet, without the crowds of Pen-y-Fan, and enjoy the company of of raven, wheatear and buzzard. A great base for activity breaks in Wales.
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