Hikes in Wales

The Hay Bluff and Offa’s Dyke Walk is a challenging, yet beautifully scenic walking route on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park that offers amazing views across the undulating landscape. While out walking the trail, you will climb up the slopes of Hay Bluff and continue on to Black Mountain, where you will enjoy stunning views of the England/Wales border. While there are some steep sections of trail, this is an excellent walking route for casual and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

The Llanfrynach and Cribyn Circular Walk is a beautifully scenic and challenging walking route in Brecon Beacons National Park that will lead you into the central beacons for views overlooking the Welsh landscape. While out on the trail, you will leave behind the village of Llanfrynach and climb up the mountainside to the summit of Cribyn, where you will enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, including Pen-y-Fan. This is an exceptional walking route if you are looking to explore the rugged beauty of the Brecon Beacons.

The Waun Fach Circular Walk is an intermediate length adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will lead you uphill to visit historical sites and the summit of Waun Fach. While out walking the trail, you will climb up the steep mountainside to enjoy spectacular views from atop Waun Fach, before descending along the site of an Iron Age hillfort and the later Norman Era fortification of Castle Dinas. This is an excellent adventure for those who enjoy steep uphill walking and visiting fascinating historical sites.

The Crickhowell Castle and River Usk Circular Walk is a fun, family-friendly adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will lead you through a charming town to visit historical sites and take in scenic views of the countryside. While out on the trail, you will pass by the ruins of Crickhowell Castle - which has its origins in the 12th Century - before exploring the lovely riverside setting along the River Usk. This is a laid back excursion that can be enjoyed by walkers of all ages and skill levels.

The Talybont-on-Usk Circular Walk is a beautifully scenic route in Brecon Beacons National Park that will expose you to the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside. While out on the trail, you will walk along the serene Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, before climbing uphill for some beautiful views overlooking the River Usk and the Talybont Reservoir. This is a fantastic adventure if you are simply looking to get outside for some lovely natural views without the challenge of a longer or harder trail.

The Llyn y Fan Fawr Walk is a great family-friendly adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will lead you through some fairly steep terrain to reach a scenic lake surrounded by mountains. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the rugged landscape leading up to the Carmarthen Fans, enjoying the beautiful views of the mountains before arriving at the lovely shores of Llyn y Fan Fawr Walk. This is a fantastic walking route that offers a nice mixture of challenging terrain and rewarding views.

The Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls Circular Walk is a spectacular adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you through a serene forest with a seemingly endless amount of waterfalls. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill along the forested banks of Caerfanell to view the falls, before looping around the hillside on the return. Walkers should take note that this route is a bit seasonal, as the river is tricky to cross when water levels are high in the spring/autumn.

The Brecon Beacons Circular from Cwm Gwdi is a rough and rugged adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you across the central beacons. While out walking the trail, you will work your way through the mountains to traverse the summits of Cribyn, Corn Du, and the highest peak in South Wales, Pen-y-Fan. This is a challenging walking route that should only be undertaken by those with the proper levels of physical fitness.

The Fan Gyhirych Walk is an exceptional adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will see you climb up to the summit of a lesser-known beacon for stunning views of the park. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the slopes of Fan Gyhirych, where you will have an amazing sightline overlooking the Cray Reservoir and Pen-y-Fan to the east. This is a great route if you want to explore the beauty of the park with less people on the trails.

Walking the Canal and Beacons View Circular Trail is a fantastic outdoor excursion in Brecon Beacons National Park that will see you climb uphill for stunning views of the surrounding landscape. While out walking the trail, you will climb up a ridge for a commanding sight that looks onto the Usk Valley and the beacons, before heading downhill for a return through the valley. This is an excellent adventure that will give you a great overview of the area without too much in the way of difficulty.

The River Usk, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Walk is a fantastic walking route in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you out of the town of Brecon to explore several waterways. While out walking the trail, you will leave the town behind to traverse the banks of the River Usk, enjoying the scenic views of the surrounding mountains before returning along a canal. This is a fun adventure that is perfectly suited for walkers of all skill levels, including families with children.

The Fan Frynych Ridge Circular Walk is a fantastic route in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you uphill along a ridge for breathtaking views over the dramatic terrain in this part of Wales. While out walking the trail, you will traverse the open countryside and climb up the ridge, eventually making a descent to the northeast as you take in some epic views of Pen-y-Fan. Although there are more challenging routes in the area, this is an amazingly scenic adventure that offers a great balance of uphill walking and rewarding views.

Walking the Hay-on-Wye River and Rail Circular Trail is an easy-going experience in Brecon Beacons National Park that will see you make your way through a mixture of urban and countryside terrain. While out on the walk, you will pass through the town of Hay-on-Wye and make your way through peaceful fields, before returning alongside the winding banks of the Wye River. This is an easy to navigate trail that will showcase the natural beauty and charming villages within Brecon Beacons National Park.

The Tommy Jones Memorial and Pen-y-Fan Trail is a fantastic outdoor adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you to several historical sites and the highest point in South Wales. While out walking the trail, you will climb uphill across the rugged terrain of the Brecon Beacons, passing by the Tommy Jones Memorial to summit Corn Du and Pen-y-Fan, before returning along a PA-38 Tomahawk crash site from 2010. This is an exceptional route with stunning views overlooking the park.

The Llangorse Lake Circular Walk is a wonderfully scenic outdoor excursion in Brecon Beacons National Park that features beautiful meadows and a charming lake. While out walking this lengthy trail, you will make your way along the shores of Llangorse Lake to climb up a forested hill, before looping around the slopes of Mynydd Llangorse on the return leg. Walkers should take note that while dogs are allowed on the trail, there are several gates along the route that you will need to help them traverse.

The Corn Du, Pen-y-Fan, Cribyn, and Taf Fechan Circular Walk is a challenging and rewarding adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will see you traverse the central beacons for exceptional views overlooking the rugged terrain of South Wales. While out on the trail, you will climb up the steep mountainside to traverse several summits in the central beacons and visit the diving board at Fan-y-Big, before descending the mountainside on the return leg. While this route may be difficult in certain areas, the breathtaking scenery is more than enough reward for your troubles.

The Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Circular Walk is a fantastic adventure in Brecon Beacons National PArk that offers some of the most scenic views in the park. While out walking the trail, you will climb up a steep slope and onto a ridge, following it north to Fan Frynych for sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. This trail is rugged and can be fairly muddy, so be sure to wear proper walking boots.

The Pen Cerrig-Calch and Black Mountains Walk is a fantastic adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will allow you to explore the lesser-known Black Mountains in the eastern part of the park. While out walking the trail, you will climb uphill through the mountainous terrain for stunning views overlooking the Welsh landscape, before traversing the summit of Pen Allt-Mawr, Pen Cerrig-Calch, and Crug Hywel. This is a great mountain adventure if you are looking to get away from the crowds on the central beacons.

The Brecon Beacons Four Peaks Walk is a challenging but highly rewarding adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park that will take you through the mountains for an amazing view overlooking Wales. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill to traverse a number of mountain peaks, including Fan-y-Big, Cribyn, Pen-y-Fan, and Corn Du. Although the route passes through a well-traversed area, make sure to bring a map and compass in the event that you lose your way.

The Carn Pica Walk is a fantastic route in Brecon Beacons National Park that offers gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and lakes of this scenic region in Wales. While out on the trail, you will walk along the lightly forested shores of the Talybont Reservoir, before climbing up the mountain slopes of Waun Rydd to reach the Carn Pica Cairn and enjoy stunning views across the rugged landscape. This is a fun route that isn’t overly difficult, but offers plenty of rewarding scenery.