Things to do in the Brecon Beacons
There is a wealth of wonderful experiences to be enjoyed during your stay, whatever the weather, whatever your level of fitness and whatever your interests.
Local attractions and activities
The Brecon Beacons perfect place for couples to retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a romantic break in isolation amongst breathtaking scenery.
The Brecon Beacons, Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains are on your doorstep whilst just a mile away in the next village is the gastronomically renowned Felinfach Griffin – perfect for a slump on leather sofas with a drink and the papers after a day out in the hills or to celebrate a special occasion with a delicious meal and fine wine list (you’ll be given a complimentary drink with your meal too).
Local attractions and activities
- Walking – mountains, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, hills, canals – stunning and life affirming
- Exploring Mid Wales – Guided tours and walks
- https://www.dragonfly-cruises.co.uk Boat trips along the canal – ½ and 1 day trips available.
- Brecon Beacons Mountain Centre
- Crickhowell Walking Festival (Feb)
- Cycling
- Velothon Wales
- Fan Dance The original 24km SAS selection challenge staged over Pen y Fan
- Horseriding and Pony Trekking
- Sheep Trekking Treks along ancient drover lanes on a 200 acre organic farm
- Piggy Walking Stroll with a little gang of Kune Kune pigs along the lovely Senni Valley
- Lambing A no-holds-barred day in the life of a farmer during lambing time. (April)
- Hedgehog Helper Get close to wildlife by being a helper at a hedgehog rescue.(May – October)
- Sheep Dog Shepherding Join a farmer checking his flocks and help move them with a working sheep dog using traditional voice commands. (May – Sept)
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Fly Fishing
- Wild Swimming – details provided in the Information Booklet at your accommodation.
- Archery
- Gliding
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Talgarth Mill
- Red Kite Feeding Station
- Hay Book Festival (May-June) – we are ideal accommodation for the Hay Festival.
- Hay-on-Wye town, famous for its second hand book shops
- Richard Booth Book Shop(great café there too and a wonderful cinema)
- Llanthony Priory (such a tranquil place)
- Theatr Brycheiniog
- Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells (July)
- Brecon Jazz Festival (August)
- Abergavenny Food Festival (September)
- Afternoon Tea at Llangoed Hall –
- Afternoon Tea at Gliffaes Country House Hotel
- Wine Tasting at Sugarloaf Vineyards
- Tretower Court & Castle see how the upper class lived in Tudor times
- Dan yr Ogof Caves (the largest cave system (17km) in Europe, discovered in 1912 by the Morgan brothers)
- Penderyn Distillery (see how our very own welsh whisky, gin, vodka and Merlin are made)
- The Big Pit (be given a guided tour by ex miners who have fabulous personal stories to tell)
- Star Gazing in the 5th Dark Sky Reserve in the World sit outside and marvel at the canopy of stars overhead
- Gunpowder works. This is a new £1m funded project to renovate this unique industry that employed a whole community.
- King Arthurs Labyrinth A little further afield but worth mentioning as it won this year’s National Tourism Award for Best Attraction.
“Stunning views, comfy beds, amazing baths, well equipped and beautifully furnished. What a place to stay!!! We’ve had such a lovely time here (even the teenagers!!!) and will return!!!”
Mr Jones