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Brecon Castle – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Aberyscir

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Brecon Castle – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Aberyscir

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Brecon Castle – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Aberyscir

02:44

10.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Brecon Gaer Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Rural remains of a major military outpost

Looking at its tranquil location in farmland near Brecon today, you’d never guess that Gaer was once one of the Romans’ largest inland …

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1.87 km

Roman Road Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In days gone by, between AD. 48 — 395, Brecon was an important fulcrum of communication for no less than four Roman roads. One would come in from the east, …

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5.48 km

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful riverside spot just five minutes walk from Brecon town centre. It is a beautiful tranquil setting with parking and nearby toilets (20p). There is a riverside …

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5.70 km

View of the River Usk

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where I come with my boyfriend. He looks into my eyes here every time and tells me he loves me. So, for me, this is a special place!

....and then I wake up!

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6.32 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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6.54 km

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Highlight • Cafe

St. Mary's Church is situated in the quaint market town of Brecon within the curtilage of its town centre. It has the finest tower in all of Powys, and inside …

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6.92 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

4.04 km

282 m

156 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

3.84 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Brecon Castle – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Aberyscir

Brecon Gaer Roman Fort

Roman Road Bridleway

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

View of the River Usk

Brecon Castle

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Brecon Castle

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