Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 50 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
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.
May 6, 2021
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