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Exploring the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
From the deep caves to high peaks, there’s plenty to explore in this gem of a national park.
![Walker on a mountain overlooking a lake.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2020-05/nvw-c147-1819-0104%20small.jpg?h=1c03e96e&itok=0RC1lgvw)
Safety advice for exploring our National Parks
Planning on visiting one of our National Parks? Find out how to stay safe.
![A man using a canoe on a wide, calm, tree-lined river.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2022-11/SVW-E59-2223-0006.jpg?h=df93d407&itok=0b3gYW4t)
Real adventures in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Inspirational ideas to get active in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
![Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-03/VWD-Pen%20y%20Fan-011.jpg?h=d207b719&itok=0Agx8bF0)
Walk the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Pull on your boots and discover the wide open spaces of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
![Man fishing in front of bridge over the River Usk, Abergavenny.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/SVW-C43-1617-0001.jpg?h=c02ef8bd&itok=KyS8vMef)
Follow the Usk on the bus
Take a bus trip between Abergavenny and Brecon through some of our most beautiful landscapes.
![Walkers sat down overlooking mountains.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-04/S128-516-D-small.jpg?h=1bb60bc8&itok=t7tbiKSq)
Eight brilliant things to do in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Check out the culture, wildlife, outdoor and heritage attractions you can see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
![River with houses along the riverbank, and the top of Brecon Cathedral in the distance.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-03/MVW-C159-1819-0022.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=Q_QQzgZg)
Exploring the market town of Brecon
Punch Maughan, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Tourism Ambassador, takes us on a tour through the best bits of Brecon.
A guide to visiting Waterfall country
Information for safely visiting the waterfall walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
![Walker on summit of Pen y Fan (886m).](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/SVW-C06-1213-0156.jpg?h=d301bd83&itok=QFDQUm1B)
Crowning glory: Walking Pen y Fan
Travel writer Emma Gregg suggests four of the best walking routes to the top of Pen y Fan.
![Image of a person wearing a snorkel and mask in a bog.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemxlarge_1x/public/media-library/2021-01/SVW-C24-1617-0097-small.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=NMW6kOXI)
Can you beat the bog?
Fancy a 60 metre swim in a peat bog? Of course you do. There’s a World Title up for grabs.
Stargaze in Brecon
Manager for Dark Sky Wales, Allan Trow, shows us the best spots for some Brecon stargazing.
![Mountain peaks in Snowdonia silhouetted against a night sky with stars and the orange glow of sunset on the horizon.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2021-09/Snowdon-Horseshoe.jpg?h=d16e37b9&itok=M9BgyFEg)
Discover the best stargazing experiences Wales has to offer
Explore the best dark sky discovery sites across Wales.
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Let's fall in love: the hidden cascades of Wales
Waterfalls are good for you. It's a fact. Meet some of our secret falls on roads less travelled.
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An epic cultural adventure in the hills of Mid Wales
Discover Green Man festival - a jewel in the cultural crown of Wales.
![Walkers on the waterfall trail.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-07/SVW-C41-1718-0026.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=quidEvb3)
Romantic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) breaks
Enjoy a little well-earned together time in the naturally beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) in Mid Wales.
![Three red kites flying in the air](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-12/MVW-C34-1920-0010.jpg?h=3dc98661&itok=KaGAePBA)
Up close with the red kites in Wales
Jude Rogers takes her family to Gigrin Farm in Rhayader to view their incredible red kites up close.
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Mountains of Wales
The Welsh mountains make our landscapes truly distinctive. They're also endlessly exciting to explore.
![Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2020-03/VWD-Pen%20y%20Fan-011.jpg?h=d207b719&itok=lYuz8vg8)
24 hours, three peaks and one foot in front of the other
Our guide to climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cader Idris and Pen y Fan within 24 hours
![child and two adult walkers approaching summit of mountain.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2021-08/SVW-C06-1213-0015-small.jpg?h=defcaa27&itok=1SbnzNg0)
The big three: mountains for children
Walking in the mountains can be great fun for children. Discover the some of the best to explore.
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![A man using a canoe on a wide, calm, tree-lined river.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemmedium_1x/public/media-library/2022-11/SVW-E59-2223-0006.jpg?h=df93d407&itok=0b3gYW4t)
Real adventures in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Inspirational ideas to get active in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
![Aerial view of the green plains below from the top of Pen y Fan with blue skies.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-03/VWD-Pen%20y%20Fan-011.jpg?h=d207b719&itok=0Agx8bF0)
Walk the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Pull on your boots and discover the wide open spaces of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
![Man fishing in front of bridge over the River Usk, Abergavenny.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2019-01/SVW-C43-1617-0001.jpg?h=c02ef8bd&itok=KyS8vMef)
Follow the Usk on the bus
Take a bus trip between Abergavenny and Brecon through some of our most beautiful landscapes.
![Walkers sat down overlooking mountains.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2020-04/S128-516-D-small.jpg?h=1bb60bc8&itok=t7tbiKSq)
Eight brilliant things to do in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Check out the culture, wildlife, outdoor and heritage attractions you can see in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
![River with houses along the riverbank, and the top of Brecon Cathedral in the distance.](/sites/visit/files/styles/o_listingitemsmall_1x/public/media-library/2024-03/MVW-C159-1819-0022.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=Q_QQzgZg)
Exploring the market town of Brecon
Punch Maughan, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Tourism Ambassador, takes us on a tour through the best bits of Brecon.
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