Shown below is a listing of suggested walks within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Each walk contains detailed instructions and the route is indicated on an appropriate map.
Grid references shown might be of use to GPS users. To report any problem on footpaths or open access land please Report Problems
The Brecon Beacons Park Society hope that you enjoy these walks. They are produced in good faith, but the Society is unable to take responsibility for any errors or omissions contained within which might lead to injury or distress.
The Society is always interested to receive any comments on navigational or mapping difficulties encountered, please use the Contact Form at the bottom of the page.
From the Western Area of the Brecon Beacons National Park
Compiled by: Nigel Phillips
Starting from a pub in the Upper Swansea Valley, this 11km walk traverses a mountain with a colourful industrial history and passes through a delightful Country Park which was once the home of a famous opera diva.
Compiled by: Geoffrey Williams
A ridge and valley walk of 17km which takes in fine views of the Mynydd Ddu (Black Mountain) to the south, the Towy Valley to the north, and features a visit to one of the largest hill-forts in Britain.
From the Central Area of the Brecon Beacons National Park
A 19km walk which explores the Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad National Nature Reserve, formed by the action of ice 20,000 years ago. The north-facing cliffs, which rarely see the sun, support rare arctic-alpine plants. Cwm-du, where Lorna Doone was filmed, has a similar ecology and is home to about 80 different bird species
A high level 14km walk around part of the Central massif of the Brecon Beacons, with spectacular waterfalls and reservoirs and (weather permitting) stunning views of the landscape beyond.
From the Eastern Area of the Brecon Beacons National Park
A classic 9km walk to Table Mountain with its commanding presence above Crickhowell and its sweeping views. With varied scenery, the walk crosses green meadows, open moors and a wooded valley.
Compiled by: Anne Pritchard
A varied 11km circular walk from a pub near Llanfihangel Crucorney, skirting the delightfully-named Strawberry Cottage Wood nature reserve, past Pentwyn Iron Age Hill Fort and onto the southern tip of Hatterrall Hill and Cwmyoy Church.
Walks without Hills
Do you love being out on foot in the Brecon Beacons National Park but don’t “do” hills? Looking for a walk on the flat but not on the road? Is it possible to walk in the Park and enjoy a variety of scenery and views without negotiating hills, if that is your inclination?
Here are a few ideas for level or gently undulating walks within the National Park, involving the minimum of tarmac and chosen to offer a variety of landscapes.
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If you encounter any problems or have any comments on these walks please contact the Walks Secretary, Anne Pritchard, using the form below.
