You can't believe that right beside Brecon Cathedral is this delightful, ancient forest right at the heart of the town of Brecon. Priory Grove is a great family- and dog-friendly landscape, teeming with oak, ash and beech trees (dotted around are remains of really old trees), with the River Honddu flowing rapidly along the length of the forest and a few waterfalls dotted here and there along the trail.

David Howells

February 5, 2024

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As our delighftul Jenny has outlined, Priory Groves is a mixed woodland walk that borders the Honddu river. It is a lovely forest walk any time of year. There are …

FARID L

May 14, 2022

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1. Afon Honddu & Pen y Crug loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

8.57km

02:26

180m

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2. Brecon Castle – Priory Groves loop from Brecon

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01:17

50m

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3. Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

9.79km

02:46

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Brecon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Priory Groves

1. Afon Honddu & Pen y Crug loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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3. Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

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