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Brecon Castle

Name: Brecon Castle
Rating: 2

Recommended by 51 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Brecon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. River Usk & Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

7.82km

02:00

40m

30m

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

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2. Brynich Aqueduct – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Llanfrynach

13.0km

03:20

50m

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

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3. Brecon Castle – Pen-y-Crug Hillfort Summit loop from Brecon

11.7km

03:18

230m

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

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Tips

Alex Foxfield

May 6, 2021

Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y Fan, which at 2,907 feet (886 m) is the highest peak in Britain south of Snowdonia, rise to the south, within hiking distance. Meanwhile, it is only a short drive to the Black Mountain in the west and the Black Mountains (not to be confused with each other) in the east.

Brecon itself is a vibrant market town on the River Usk and is the start point of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Its lively streets are full of cafes, restaurants, pubs, independent shops and host an annual jazz festival. Its magnificent cathedral is also worth a visit.

David Howells

September 2, 2022

Bloody best town in the world to explore :-)

FARID L

August 29, 2022

Beautiful town to explore

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Brecon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. River Usk & Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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