Strenuous walks
Require fitness and stamina to cope with several steep climbs and/or cover a good distance at a steady pace.
Energetic walks
Generally involve two steep climbs, but they will require determined application.
Moderate walks
Will seldom have steep climbs, but if they do, the climb will be taken at a relaxed pace.
Essentials
Most of our walks go into the hills. Participants are reminded that the following gear must be taken:
- walking boots
- rucksack
- hat
- gloves
- warm clothing (not jeans!)
- spare sweater
- water and a hot drink
- lunch
- extra food
- and of course, waterproof jacket and trousers.
- A whistle and torch should be carried, particularly during the winter months.
Participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is suitable for their abilities. You can take advice, by ringing the walk leader whose telephone number is given.
No liability will be accepted for loss or injury that occurs as a result of taking part.
An adult must accompany young people (under18).
Dogs
Dogs (well controlled) are permitted, unless stated otherwise in the programme. It should be noted that under the CROW Act, when taking dogs onto Open Access land they must be on a fixed lead, no more than two metres long, whenever livestock are near, and at ALL TIMES from 1st March to 31st July.
Non members
Non members of the Park Society will be asked to make a donation of £5.00 per walk. Half price for the under 16′s, the unemployed and students. The fee is deductible from the membership fee on joining the Society within two months of the walk.
Changes to the Guided Walks Programme
Occasionally leaders may change or cancel a guided walk, usually because of severe weather which may affect the walk itself or the roads to the start of the walk. Whenever possible, any changes will be added to the Guided Walks programme pages on this site.
You are strongly advised to check the Mountain Weather Forecast for the Brecon Beacons National Park before setting out for walks:-
- Click here for the Met Office Mountain Weather Forecast for the Brecon Beacons.
- Click here for the MetCheck Mountain Forecast for the Brecon Beacons.
If in doubt consult the leader whose name and telephone number are given in the Guided Walks programme.
General Enquiries
If you have any general enquiries concerning the Guided Walks Programmes please contact Anne Pritchard using the form on the Guided Walks page.
Other Walking Groups
- Details of the Guided Walks and Events Programmes offered by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority can be found by clicking here.
- Herefordshire Ramblers offer a series of walks to the east of the National Park. For more information click here.
- Pontypool Ramblers offer a series of walks in and to the south of the National Park. For more information click here.