Wandelgids Brecon Beacons | Ordnance Survey

Get outside and enjoy ten short leisurely strolls across the Brecon Beacons National Park, indulging in wonderful mountain views across Southern Britain’s hilliest terrain. With routes for all abilities, enjoy a diverse range of experiences, including waterfalls, woodlands, riversides and even 12th century castle ruins.

Brecon Beacons Short Walks Made Easy routes include:

• Discover great mountain views from relatively level ground with routes at Mynydd Illtud and Craig y Cilau

• Or for a more strenuous walk, the ascent of Sugar Loaf will reward your uphill efforts with stupendous views across the national park

• Enjoy the thunderous sounds of the spectacular cascading waterfalls of Sgŵd Clun-gwyn and Sgŵd yr Eira, some of Wales most impressive!

• Delve into the Usk Valley for soothing riverside rambles from Brecon and Abergavenny, blessed with stunning views southwards towards the park’s highest peaks

• Spot an abundance of wildlife from the towpath along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, where you will have the chance to see a working lock at the start

• Combine a fine stroll and bookshop browsing from the vibrant riverside town of Hay-on-Wye to the tranquillity of the Warren – a colourful riverside meadow

• For history lovers, explore the 17th century Newton House and 12th century castle via a magical stroll through Dinefwr Park, as well as castle ruins along a walk from Abergavenny

OS Short Walks Made Easy:

• 10 accessible walks suitable for the whole family – no walking experience needed!

• All routes are between 1 to 5 miles and can be completed all year round

• Know what to expect before you go: Information on locations of cafes/pubs and toilets, terrain, hilliness and accessibility for pushchairs and wheelchairs

• Large-scale simplified Ordnance Survey mapping for ultra-easy navigation and route-finding, featuring intuitive pictorial symbols

• Numbered points and route photographs which tie maps to route descriptions and walk profiles

• Enhance your adventure with stories behind each walk and nature notes

• Get active outside and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits

€ 13,50