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Snippets from the guest book
Although it is one of the closest National Parks to London it is also one of the least well known, and walkers who are used to hill walking
The Brecon Beacons are smaller in area than The Black Mountains, but Penyfan at 886 metres is a little higher. These hills are to be treated with respect, and it is within this area that the SAS train. Those preferring to walk with a group should check the Brecon Beacons Park Society programme as they have regular walks that welcome visitors. Our local Tourist Information Offices in Brecon and Crickhowell have all the details of guided walks and are staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are happy to help you.
In early March each year visitors can take advantage of 9 days of guided walks during Crickhowell Walking Festival which has something for everyone as well as evening events throughout the week. We ourselves are experienced hill walkers and cyclists and are happy to advise if needed, and Penlan Bach has OS maps, walk books and local walks for you to use when you stay.
There are four Long Distance Footpaths passing through the park: The Taff Trail, the Offa’s Dyke Path, Beacons Way and The Usk Valley Walk. The last two cross at the foot of the garden, by Llangynidr Bridge. Stretches of all of these can be tackled easily from here as part of circular routes or in stages. They take in some of the best paths of the area – but please take your camera.
The views from some of the ridge walks are outstanding – especially in The Black Mountains where one famous route of seventeen miles snakes north from Crickhowell and takes in three of the highest points including Waun Fach at 811 metres before returning over Table Mountain back to the start.
The terrain within the National Park can be as easy or as challenging as you choose, but you can be sure of one thing when you stay with us for your self catering holiday.
Once you kick your boots off at the end of an exhilarating day you know that within your accommodation there is a hot shower to look forward to, followed by a tasty meal with a well earned drink or two, and then a comfy bed. What more can you ask for?
“We have done some superb walks. A week is not enough!”
L&M, Norfolk
