Brecon Beacons, County of Powys

Covering an area of 520 square miles, the Brecon Beacons National Park has spectacular scenery with mountains, waterfalls and caves.

Pen y Fan & Corn Du - Brecon Beacons


Baa-aaing the Path to Corn Du 873m (2,863')

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st in 1588, these hilltops were part of a chain of beacons that would be lit, on high points, across Britain to warn of the impending Spanish Armada. Pen-y-Fan is the highest mountain in the south of Britain at 2,907 ft [886 metres]).

the Brecon Beacons National Park is great walking country offering many stunning views for miles around. Wear walking boots or stout footwear and carry water and protective clothing if walking off-road. The tough terrain attracts the Army to train its infantry units in this area.

Directions

From the M4 Jctn.32 take the A470 dual carriage, sign-posted Merthyr Tydfil. You can be in the heart of the Beacons within 50 minutes. From the South Midlands (M5) take the A40 to Abergavenny - Brecon. Then the A470 to Storey Arms. From West Wales A40 A40 Brecon. From the West Midlands take the scenic route, via Leominster, A44 (A438) to Brecon