The Top 20 Attractions around Brecon
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Brecon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Brecon is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Pen y Fan
Highlight • Summit
Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …
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Corn Du summit
Highlight • Summit
Corn Du is rarely climbed alone, but as a peak added to an expedition to Pen y Fan. The climb up is a great one though and the views from …
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Cribyn Summit
Highlight • Summit
At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …
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Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board
Highlight • Summit
Fan y Big might have had its mountain status revoked in 2018 — but don't let that put you off. This is a superb peak that forms part of a …
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Fan Frynych Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
The steep rocky slopes, sharp escarpments and crags are home to rare arctic-alpine plants. These are at their southernmost location in the UK and are not found again until the …
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