Brecon Beacons long weekend

A 3-night Bannau Brycheiniog escape

Mountains, waterfalls and dark skies, all under two hours from Bridgend — a relaxed three nights in the Brecon Beacons.

Day 1: Into the hills

Head north and settle into a site near Brecon. An easy evening stroll by Llangorse Lake or into Brecon town for supper.

Don't miss: Llangorse Lake

Llangorse Lake, or Llangors Lake (Welsh: Llyn Syfaddon, variant: Llyn Syfaddan), is the largest natural lake in Mid and South Wales, and is situated…

Where to stay

  • Appleton Certificated Location — Crickhowell, Powys
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Paddock Campsite — Hay-on-Wye, Powys
  • Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite — Talgarth, Powys

Day 2: Waterfall country

Walk the Four Waterfalls trail at Ystradfellte, including Sgwd yr Eira where the path runs behind the falls.

Don't miss: Sgwd yr Eira

Afon Hepste (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈhɛpstɛ]) is a river in Powys, Wales, though partly forming the county's border with Rhondda Cynon Taf. It runs…

Where to stay

  • Brynglas Retreat — Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan
  • Pwllyn Farm Camping — Libanus, Powys
  • Wenallt Wild Camp — Neath, Glamorgan

Day 3: Roof of South Wales

Climb Pen y Fan by the Pont ar Daf path — the highest peak in southern Britain — then stay out for the dark-sky stargazing.

Don't miss: Pen y Fan

Pen y Fan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɛn ə ˈvan]) is the highest peak in South Wales, situated in Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog). At…

Where to stay

  • Bryndu Caravan and Camping — Llyswen, Powys
  • Rhydywernen Farm Camping Site — Brecon, Powys
  • The Alltimate View — Brecon, Powys

Day 4: Heading home

A relaxed morning and an easy drive back. Fill up with water and empty the waste before you leave the site.

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