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National park in Wales
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The Brecon Beacons National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog) is a national park in southern Wales. Within an area of 1347 km² (520 sq miles), the park contains some of the most spectacular and distinctive upland formations in southern Britain. Stretching from Hay-on-Wye in the east to Llandeilo in the west, the park includes the Black Mountains, the Central Beacons, Fforest Fawr and the Black Mountain as well as a vast array of moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges.
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This is the waterfall you can walk behind, as it has a shallow cave behind the curtain of water. A must see if you are visiting South Wales. The path from the Lamb has been renewed and easy to follow, The waterfall is a 30 minute walk from Penderyn. The steps down to the river are steep and need care. Can be combined in a single walk with several other waterfalls nearby.
The highest peak in Southern Britain, at , is a popular walk for locals and visitors alike. Fantastic views, and an exhilarating walk. Can be included in a circular walk known as the horseshoe taking in the adjacent peaks of Cribyn and Corn Ddu.
Area in the western section of the park (not to be confused with the Black Mountains in the east). Fan Brycheiniog is the highest peak at . The area has much evidence of glacial activity and there are two magical lakes Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr.
Iron Age hill fort.
Visit the first commercial distillery in Wales of the modern era! On the standard tour, you learn about their history, see the distilling process, and sample a dram or two of their award-winning whiskies. Whisky fanatics may prefer the 2 hr 30 min 'masterclass' option, which looks into the manufacture process in more detail and also offers expert-led blind-nosing and tasting.
An annual alternative music festival typically held in mid-August.
Fantastic little B&B with 3 rooms, all en-suite. Very comfortable beds, friendly hosts, delicious breakfasts. Ideally placed for waterfalls and mountains, Walkers and cyclists welcome.
Craig y Nos Castle
A boutique hotel in a stunning location in the foothills of the Black Mountain, part of the western Brecon Beacons.
By train
The Brecon Beacons has poor rail connections with the rest of Wales and the UK.
By road
With more than 500 square miles of national park to explore, you should plan your route according to where you want to go.
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