Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Welcome to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, formerly known as the Brecon Beacons. This ancient landscape of 'wild and remote' beauty encompasses over five hundred square miles of southern and central Wales, stretching from the…

Tucked away in the remote Vale of Ewyas, we find the 'wild and romantic ruins' of Llanthony Priory (pronounced Lan-thun-nee). This 12th-century Augustinian priory was once one of the most important religious houses in Wales, yet…

We now ascend toward the 'Gospel Pass,' the highest road pass in Wales and a true highlight of any 'scenic drive' through the Black Mountains. This narrow, winding road cuts through the high ridges, offering 'open, breathtaking…

We stand now on the site of 'Castell Dinas' (pronounced Cas-tell Dee-nas), a magnificent Iron Age hill fort that was later developed into a Norman castle. At 450 meters above sea level, it was once the 'highest castle in England…

We now embark on the 'Dragon’s Back,' arguably the 'best hike in the Eastern Brecon Beacons.' This iconic ridge is so named because of its undulating series of humps that resemble the spine of a sleeping dragon. The trail leads…

We have reached the summit of 'Waun Fach' (pronounced Wine Vach), which at 811 meters is the second-highest peak in the national park, surpassed only by the twin peaks of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. The 'summit' is not a sharp peak…

We conclude our physical journey at the National Park Visitor Centre, often referred to as 'Libanus' for its nearby village. This center serves as a 'vital hub' for visitors, offering information on the 'Bannau Brycheiniog' name…

As we conclude our journey through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, we are left with a profound sense of the 'wild and remote' power of the Welsh landscape. We have explored the 'romantic ruins' of Llanthony Priory, climbed the…