Crickhowell Walking Festival 2018

There are a record of 95 walks over the 9 days and I am sure you’ll find something to interest you. Please book via the website here, it is quick and easy! As well as walks there will be evening events running alongside the walks..Click here to download a pdf of the printed programme.  

Walking Wednesday-Pen-y-Crug-near Brecon

Standing on the summit of a prominent hill above the UskValley, Pen-y-Crug is one of the most impressive hillforts in the Brecon Beacons National Park.  It can be found at a height of 331m on the Crug, a hill just outside Brecon. During the IronAge, about 2000 years ago, Pen-y-Crug would have been a very busy place,where …

Walking Wednesday-Twyn y Gaer

The remains of an Iron Age hillfort can be seen on the grassy mound of  Twyn y Gaer. Though little remains of this ancient structure, it’s easy to see why our ancestors picked this naturally defensive spot to settle. On a clear day there are stunning views all around; the peaks of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du; the …

Brecon Beacons Walking Wednesday: An Old World War II Crash Sight at Garreg Goch

Walking Wednesday – An Old World War II Crash Sight at Garreg Goch By Mark Soanes, Call of the Wild. Crashed World War II Wellington Bomber, Garreg Goch. This weeks walking Wednesday is something quite different, it comes from Mark Soanes, Call of the Wild.  It’s an unusual walk in the Brecon Beacons to the site of …

Walk Wednesday-The Iconic Beacon’s Horseshoe

Thank you to the Simply Strolling Blog for sharing their adventure along the iconic Beacons Horseshoe walk with us! Check it out below. Sometimes there’s a walk that you did years ago, then decided not to do because of the terrible erosion on some paths…..but then you hear about a scheme to “Mend the Mountain” …

Walk Wednesday: A Walk to the Great Pen Y Fan

PEN Y FAN - The easiest way to the top of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. This week's Walk Wednesday is all about the highest peak in the National Park and southern Britain.  Here's another great guide, from the man everyone would want to be with in a survival situation! Who struggles to get lost …

Walk Wednesday: Hay-on-Wye Circular and a Taste of Offa’s Dyke

A Taste of Offa’s Dyke Path This week’s Walk Wednesday is from Drover Holidays, who are based in Hay-on-Wye. Here’s a walk that offers an excellent insight to the surrounding Hay-on-Wye area and really showcases what is on the famous book town’s doorstep.  The walk goes past numerous historic spots including the famous Offa’s Dyke …

Craig y Nos Circular Walk – A taste of the Tawe.

With lakes, ponds and big valley views, this circular walk at Craig y Nos is short but sweet. You’ll be crossing rivers via stepping stones and passing the National Showcaves Centre for Wales at Dan-yr-Ogof – a real rock star. Need to know Length: 2½ miles (4km) Time: Around 1¼ hours (add another 2 hours …

Dog Friendly Brecon Beacons

Head out on a Sunday Stroll in the Brecon Beacons today with these great places to visit with your dog! 1. Crickhowell and Table Mountain This energetic walk gets the pulses pounding in more ways than one. The short, sharp ascent of 380m is breathtaking, just like the views across the Usk valley and Brecon Beacons …

8 Spring Walks with Breathtaking Views

The Brecon Beacons come alive during this beautiful season with frolicking lambs, bluebells bursting in the meadows and many reasons to spend the entire day outside. There are so many places to go for a leisurely walk or challenging hike from the notorious Pen y Fan to the stunning Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal...here are some …