Easter 2015

Looking for something fun to do this Easter with your loved ones? Here are a few of our suggestions. Events 4th & 19th April - Sheep Trekking - Each sheep is fitted with a specially designed harness to carry your snack, and a soft rope halter, and you will choose your own sheep from a small flock …

The ‘Batcave’ Gets a Facelift

Henryhd Falls, which doubles as the Batcave, Batman's lair in the blockbuster film The Dark Knight Rises, has been made more accessible to visitors. The 88 foot tall waterfall, as well as the Nant Llech Trail, became a popular destination for movie buffs and curious visitors, but wasn't exactly the easiest attraction to get up …

Three Great Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse

The sky will be a bit darker on 20 March around 8:30 am because of a solar eclipse, the first visible in the mainland UK since 2011. About 95% of the sun will be covered by the moon! Brecon Beacons happens to have some wonderful locations for viewing it. Here are some of our favourites: Usk …

Top 5 Dog-Friendly Eateries

We love our pets, and accept them as part of the family. So why not have a family meal with your pup? Here are a few places you can bring your dog to dinner: 1. The Felin Fach Griffin - A restaurant and hotel that is very welcoming to your four-legged family members. Just ask their …

What’s on in the Brecon Beacons: October

October has finally arrived and here in the Brecon Beacons National Park we couldn't be happier. Autumn has crept up and the park has been transformed.  The countryside and mountains are slowly turning into a glorious colour of red and orange, bringing a new look to the area. To embrace autumn here is a round-up …

Walk Wednesday: A Circular Walk East of Talgarth

This weeks Walk Wednesday is by David Meacham from Pickled Egg Design & Photography who is from Talgarth.   DISTANCE – 8 KM HEIGHT GAIN – 60m approx MAP – OS Explorer OL13 START POINT – Talgarth Main Car Park GRID REFERENCE – SO 15318 33721 "It's a circular walk to the east of Talgarth in Mid-Wales …

Lots of Sheep but too Busy to Snooze

Here are a few words from Catrin Parish-Marks from the Brecon Beacons National Park talking about the exciting Llandovery Sheep Festival that is taking place this upcoming weekend. "This weekend I’m following the flock and heading to Llandovery’s Sheep Festival. Now in its third year the free weekend-long event has an activity or spectacle for …

My Personal View: From Brecon Based Business…

This week's personal view comes from Carole Paish who is one of the owners of Bridge Cafe in Brecon.  The Bridge Cafe is situated in Llanfaes, Brecon near the River Usk, and yes you probably guessed it, it's also next to a bridge! The Bridge Cafe serves a good hearty menu of delicious home made foods and also …

Walk Wednesday… Top 5 Walks of Interest at the Hay Walking Festival….

This weeks we pick five walks that may be of interest to you at the Hay Walking Festival.  Walks are booking up very quickly, so be sure to reserve your place now. Walk 37 – Outdoors Navigation.  Are you a poor map-reader? Perhaps you rely on SatNav, Google Maps or get South and North mixed …

Brecon Beacons Tour of Britain Guide: Stage Six

It’s only right to include a World-class cycling location into the biggest annual bike race in the UK. So here’s a quick guide for the Tour of Britain…  We ‘re very excited about Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish and co riding through the Brecon Beacons to do a bit of racing next week on Friday 14thSeptember. …