Brecon Beacons National ParkCountry ParkStretching from Hay-on-Wye in the east to Llandeilo in the west and includes four ranges of mountains; the Black Mountains, the Central Beacons, Fforest Fawr and the Black Mountain(Mynydd Du).
The area offers a whole range of activities to suit all age groups but we have so much more here. Discover our history by visiting the many castles and churches in the area, we even have our own cathedral in Brecon.
There are many interesting attractions including the National showcaves for Wales, a Mountain railway, museums and indoor activity centres.
The area is well known for walking and outdoor activities there are over 2000 miles of public footpaths in the area with a range of difficult highland paths or the gentle slopes. The long distance Taff trail or Beacons Way footpaths are ideal way to discover the area if you have a few days to spare.
A holiday would not be complete without good quality food, the Brecon Beacons has a range of wonderful restaurants working on the Slow Food principle using local ingredients and traditional methods of cooking.
The Brecon Beacons National Park boasts some of the U.K's finest mountain biking with a huge network of varied trails that offer something for all.
The Brecon Beacons National Park contains some of the most spectacular and distinctive upland formations in southern Britain & covers an area of 520 square miles. Visitor centres at Libanus, Pen-y-Cae and Pontneddfechan
Visitor centres at Libanus & Pontneddfechan, Country Park at Pen-y-cae and Information Centres at Abergavenny and Llandovery
Map reference: SN 977262 Lat: 51.92489 Long: -3.48906
Brecon Beacons national park can be reached from the South by the M4 and M50 motorways. M4: Leave junctions 24 (A449/A40 for Abergavenny) or 32 (A470 for Merthyr Tydfil) to access the south of the park. M50: Continue on to the A40 when the motorway terminates at Ross on Wye and follow to Abergavenny. The A470, A438 and A465 gives access to the north of the park from Mid-Wales, Herefordshire and West Midlands.
Railway stations to the west of the park are via the Heart of Wales line at Ammanford, Llandeilo and Llandovery. Access to the south and east of the park via Merthyr Tydfil and Abergavenny stations.
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Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Abergavenny station
Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park
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