THE AREA
THE BRECON BEACONS
Bannau Brycheiniog - a perennial favourite with all our visitors, the renowned peaks of Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn attract thousands of visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why. On a clear day the views from the top are breathtaking.
RIDING & TREKKING
The spectacular scenery and wealth of wildlife create some of the best riding in Europe. There are thousands of acres of hills, moors and fields, criss-crossed by ancient tracks and lanes. You can ride all day, sharing the views with the soaring buzzards.
WATERSPORTS
The area offers an array range of options for paddlesports, from the tranquillity of the Mon and Brecon Canal and Llangorse Lake to extreme kayaking over jaw-dropping waterfalls. You can have fun paddling a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard or even a raft!
DARK SKIES
Did you know that the Brecon Beacons has some of the darkest night skies in the country? Here, you can experience the awe-inspiring view of the Milky Way amongst other wonders of the night sky. Pick up a copy of a guide to the night sky to learn about our top ten sites to stargaze.
GOLF
Right on your doorstep is the wonderful championship course at Cradoc. There are other lovely courses in the area at Brecon, Builth and Llandrindod. Ryder Cup host Celtic Manor, St Pierre and the Vale of Glamorgan Golf complex are only 50 minutes away.
EVENT & FESTIVALS
There are agricultural shows a plenty to enjoy during the summer months with the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells being the jewel in the crown. The hugely popular Green Man Music Festival is held at Glanusk and other festivals include the world famous Hay Literature Festival.
ENJOY BRECON
The picturesque market town of Brecon has bags of charm. Overlooked by an impressive ruined Norman castle, the town is steeped in history. There is a host of independent shops and food producers to enjoy plus a theatre and independent cinema.
VISIT HAY ON WYE
Nestled amongst the Black Mountains, the town of Hay-on-Wye is now world famous for its annual literary festival, attracting some of the brightest minds and talents from around the world. Outside of festival season, Hay has charm and attractions aplenty.
OTHER PLACES TO VISIT
The area is a treasure trove of historical sites with over a dozen castles to visit - Carreg Cennen at Trapp (pictured) is definitely worth a visit! More locally, there is a castle in Brecon and at Bronllys, Crickhowell, Cyfarthfa nr Merthyr, Hay on Wye, Llandovery and Tretower.
