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Things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park
Planning a trip to the Brecon Beacons? Take a look at our top things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park including some of the best waterfalls and viewpoints to visit.
Llyn Brianne reservoir ride
Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir nestled in the Doethie Valley, Mid Wales surround by the beautiful Tywi Forest. It was named after a stream Nant y Bryniau, which in English translates stream in the hills. This picturesque body of water is the head of the River Tywi.
Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog): multi-day hike
Long distance walking is more popular than ever in the UK. OS Champion Phillipa Cherryson heads out on a two day hike to explore some of our amazing countryside.
The Welsh origins of place names in Britain
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Welsh source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
Castles in the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) boasts a rich diversity of beautiful medieval castles offering interesting days out.
Top 5 wild camping spots across Wales
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide Wales, chooses his favourite wild camping spots in Wales. This blog includes directions on how to get to his top 5 wild camping locations plus recommended walks nearby.
Bagging the Welsh dragon in the Black Mountains
Crossing the Black Mountains, starting at Pandy and moving on to Hay-on-Wye, the route has incredible views and a line of trig points ending in one decorated with a Welsh dragon.
Why I’ve fallen in love with a running race that I’ll never enter
Mary-Ann Ochota looks at the amazing Dragon’s Back Race, challenging runners to cover 315km of some of the countries toughest routes.
Glamorgan Heritage Coast lighthouse walk
Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles along the South Wales coast. Starting at Ogmore by Sea, to St Athan in the east, following the Wales coastal path.