Walking and rambling in the Brecon Beacons
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
YHA Brecon Beacons
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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.
Why guests love YHA Brecon Beacons
Accommodation at YHA Brecon Beacons
Food and drink at YHA Brecon Beacons
Things to do around YHA Brecon Beacons
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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 visi
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National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Visit the largest show caves in Western Europe with breathtaking limestone formations built up over thousands of years.
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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
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Royal Regiment of Wales
The collection has artefacts from around the world that reflect the history and character of a 300 year old regiment.
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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.
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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.
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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Try indoor rock climbing and bouldering, rope bridges, high level cargo nets, abseiling or flying down the indoor zip line!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- BBQ area
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Extra-large garden/grounds
- Free electric vehicle charger
- 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.
YHA Brecon Beacons - Access Statement
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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.
