Brecon Beacons Guided Walking Tour 2025

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8 Days / 7 Nights
Availability : March to October
Start: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, Wales
End: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, Wales
Brecon Beacons Guided Walking Tour: 7 nights based at Nythfa House, Brecon, Brecon Beacons

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Cherished for its mix of grass-covered uplands, old red sandstone rocks, heather-clad plateaus, deep caves, brooding peaks, old industrial mines, waterfalls, and wildlife, Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park covers 520 square miles. Our guided walking holiday showcases all that’s great and good about one of the most beguiling landscapes imaginable.

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Tour Details

Highlights:

  • Discovering the diverse landscape of the Brecon Beacons on foot
  • Soaking up views of mountains, moorland, and glistening waterfalls
  • Staying within easy distance of some of the area’s show-stealing spots
  • Spending time with like-minded people in the great outdoors
  • Finding new routes and places to explore with your Leader
  • Relaxing at Nythfa House on the edge of the market town of Brecon

Pick Up Location & TIme

Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN (Google Map)
4:00pm – You’re welcome to check into the country house hotel from 4pm onwards.

Drop off Location & Time

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way onward.

Price Includes

  • High quality en-suite upgraded accommodation at Nythfa House
  • Excellent food in our country house, full board (B,L,D daily)
  • The services of our knowledgeable leader, ensuring you get the most from your holiday
  • 5 days guided walking + 1 free day
  • Choice of up to three guided walks each walking day
  • Transport to and from the walks
  • Use of our comprehensive Discovery Point

Meals

  • 7 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches
  • 7 dinners
  • 1 tea

Price Excludes

  • Airfare
  • Transfers
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Travel to/from the Country Hotel (The nearest railway station is Abergavenny)
  • Admissions (please allow approx. £10 per day for entrances)
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect
Brecon Beacons Guided Walking Tour Walking Grade: 2, 3, & 4.

Enjoy a full day’s walking with fellow guests and leave all the planning and navigation to us; it’s what we do best. Nobody knows the UK’s best places to walk like us. Our knowledgeable leaders make sure you’re never short of the inside story on local features, viewpoints and places of interest.

  • Unpack once
  • Accommodation at a country house hotel
  • Full Board Meals – from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
  • Knowledgeable leader
  • Choice of up to 3 walks per walking day with required transport

On our Guided Walking holidays, we believe that choice is key. Our walks descriptions will help you choose according to your interests and fitness. The walks are grouped together with care by local experts to give the best experience. 

Walking Grades Explained:

  • Grades 1 & 2 – Leisurely walking grades
  • Grades 3 & 4 – Moderate walking grades
  • Grades 5 & 6 – Challenging walking grades
What to Bring

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong type of clothing!” goes the adage. Come prepared for all eventualities and you’ll walk in comfort as well as safety. Britain’s famous for its changeable weather, so here’s our advice on what to wear and bring.

Essentials

  • Waterproof walking boots providing ankle support and good grip.
  • A waterproof jacket and over-trousers
  • Gloves and a warm hat (it can be chilly at any time of the year)
  • Rucksack
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
  • A small torch (everywhere in winter, year round in mountains)
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
    Denim jeans and waterproof capes are not suitable on any walks.

Recommended

  • Several layers of clothing, which can be added or removed
  • Specialist walking socks to avoid blisters.
  • A first aid kit inc plasters– your leader’s first aid kit doesn’t contain any medication
  • Sit mat (insulated pad to sit on when you stop for a break)

You might also want

  • Walking poles, particularly useful for descents.
  • Insect repellent
  • Flask for hot drinks
  • Rigid lunch box
  • Gaiters
  • Blister kit (eg Compeed) just in case
  • Waterproof rucksack liner
Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Day

You’re welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (T, D)

Day 2Above Crickhowell

Option 1 – Tretower & Crickhowell

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Total ascent: 900 feet (280m)

In summary: We walk from north of Cwmdu to Tretower, with its renowned medieval court and castle. Then we follow a contouring path across farmland leading to the wooded Cwmbeth Brook valley and Crickhowell

Highlight: Soak up the history of the area and explore the attractive market town of Crickhowell.

Option 2 – The Lonely Shepherd, Craig y Cilau and Llangattock

Distance: 10 miles (16km)

Total ascent: 1,800 feet (560m)

In summary: A circular walk from the town of Crickhowell exploring the dramatic limestone escarpment and former quarries on the south side of the Usk valley. We visit an isolated rock pinnacle with its local legend before taking a contouring path below the towering cliffs and old quarries. We return to Crickhowell through quiet farmland and Llangattock village.

Highlight: The eerie landscape created by the spoil heaps of the disused quarries underneath the cliffs of Craig y Cilau, now painted green with grasses and wildflowers, reclaimed by nature.

Option 3 – Waun Fach and Black Mountains Ridge

Distance: 13 miles (21km)

Total ascent: 2,600 feet (800m)

In summary: We ascend the Dragon’s Back ridge past the 12th Century Castell Dinas to the summit of Waun Fach, the highest peak in the Black Mountains, before descending to a saddle with views down to the remote Grwyne Fechan valley. We eventually reach Crickhowell via a long, grassy ridge and Table Mountain. 

Highlight: The long grassy ridges of the Black Mountains offer a sense of peace and tranquillity. 

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 3The Western Fans

Option 1 – Llyn y Fan Fawr

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Total ascent: 800 feet (250m)

Significant descent: 1,675 feet (500m)

In summary: We’ll ascend wild country to Llyn y Fan Fawr, a beautiful corrie lake 2,000 feet above sea level. It sits in the shadow of Fan Brycheioniog, the highest peak in the Black Mountain range. From here it’s a long gradual descent, along the foot of the Fan Hir escarpment, as we follow the Beacons Way to Craig-y-nos Country Park. 

Highlight: Seeing the beautiful glacial lake of Llyn y Fan Fawr.

 

Option 2 – Llyn y Fan Fawr & Fan Brycheiniog

Distance: 7.5miles (12km)

Total ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)

In Summary: We’ll walk the same route as Option 1 to Llyn y Fan Fawr, then ascend to the summits of Fan Foel and Fan Brycheiniog. We follow along the top of the Fan Hir escarpment and descend along the ridge to our finish point at Tafarn y Garreg.

Highlight: This less visited part of the national park has views towards mid Wales, and is considered to be one of the wildest regions of Wales.

Option 3 – Western Fans Traverse

Distance: 11 miles (18km)

Total ascent: 2,700ft (820m)

In summary: We head up to Llyn y Fan Fawr corrie lake and then around to Llyn y Fan Fach. Walking along the spectacular Bannau Sir Gaer ridge we take in the summit of Picws Du and Fan Foel. Next up is the summit of Fan Brycheiniog, before our gradual descent southwards along the Fan Hir escarpment to Tafarn y Garreg.

Highlight: That ‘on top of the world’ feeling, walking along the Bannau Sir Gaer ridgeline high above and beyond the corrie lake.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 4Free day

A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax in the Country House. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 5The Waterfalls Country

Option 1 – Waterfalls Country

Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)

Ascent: 500 feet (150m)

In summary: We follow the Mellte, Nedd Fechan and Pyrddin rivers with their awe-inspiring waterfalls, finishing along an old industrial tramway to reach Pontneddfechan village. 

Highlight: The waterfalls of this corner of Wales are truly spectacular – particularly after a period of heavy rain. 

Option 2 – Sgwd yr Eira

Distance: 9 miles (15km)

Total ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Explore the Afon Hepste gorge, passing behind the Sgwd yr Eira waterfall and viewing the huge Porth yr Ogof cave. We then cross to the Nedd Fechan valley with its equally impressive waterfalls. 

Highlight: The Sgwd yr Eira waterfall is a real highlight; the path behind the cascade is a unique experience.

Option 3 – Dinas Rock & Waterfalls

Distance: 10.5 miles (17.5km)

Total ascent: 2,200 feet (660m)

In summary: The walk starts at Dinas Rock and goes cross-country, downstream to Sgwd Gwladus – ending in Pontneddfechan.

Highlight: The walk includes most of the main waterfalls in this part of the Beacons as well as a chance to visit the cave entrance of Porth yr Ogof.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 6The Central Beacons

Option 1 – Along the Usk Valley

Distance: 6 miles (10km)

Total ascent: 500 feet (160m)

In summary: We start our walk four miles west of Brecon at the small village of Aberbran. We cross a pretty stone bridge and walk across fields and along a quiet road to Y Gaer, the site of a Roman cavalry outpost. We follow a bridleway, sometimes muddy, to the western edge of Brecon and River Usk. We visit Brecon Cathedral and continue our walk through wooded Priory Groves and across playing fields to the House.

Highlight: Wander through Priory Groves and explore Brecon’s magnificent Cathedral.

Option 2 – Pen-y-Fan

Distance: 9½ miles (15km)

Total ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)

In summary: Walk to the top of Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du, two of the summits at the heart of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog).

Highlight: There’s a great sense of achievement when you reach the summit of Pen-y-Fan, the highest point in the national park, and enjoy the sweeping views over South and Mid Wales.

Option 3 – Over the Four Tops

Distance: 10.5 miles (16.5km)

Total ascent: 2,850 feet (880m)

In summary: A traverse over the four main tops of Corn Du, Pen-y-Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big, then back along country paths and roads to Nythfa House.

Highlight: This classic route takes in all the key summits in the central Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog); a fantastic high-level crossing of the main peaks.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 7High above Hay-on-Wye

Option 1 – Wye Valley & Hay-on-Wye

Distance: 6½ miles (11km)

Total ascent: 800 feet (260m)

In summary: A circular walk along the River Wye to the village of Clyro and back into the book lovers’ paradise of Hay-on-Wye.

Highlight: After a relaxing riverside walk, explore the array of second-hand bookshops in Hay-on-Wye, or enjoy a pint in one of the town’s pubs.

Option 2 – Twmpa & Hay Bluff

Distance: 9½ miles (15½km)

Total ascent: 2,250 feet (680m)

In summary: Head onto the Black Mountains escarpment to the top of Twmpa (otherwise known as Lord Hereford’s Knob). We cross the road at the Gospel Pass to Hay Bluff before following the Offa’s Dyke path into Hay-on-Wye.

Highlight: The walk along the Black Mountains escarpment is a real delight, with great views of the Wye Valley below.

Option 3 – Black Mountains North Ridge

Distance: 11½ miles (18½km)

Total ascent: 2,600 feet (800m)

In summary: A traverse along the northern escarpment of the Black Mountains. We ascend from Felindre alongside Cwm Cwnstab, then enjoy a great walk to the summits of Rhos Dirion, Twmpa and Hay Bluff.

Highlight: On a clear day the views stretch north to the Long Mynd and Clee Hills in Shropshire. We’ll also discover a hidden stone circle on the descent to Hay.

Accommodation: Nythfa House (B, L, D)

Day 8Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. (B)

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates Per person (single or twin) Single in a double room
2025: March 7, 14, 28 $2,350 $2,630
2025: April 18 $2,630 $2,910
2025: May 23 $2,930 $3,210
2025: May 30 Call to Enquire Call to Enquire
2025: June 13 Call to Enquire Call to Enquire
2025: June 27 $2,930 $3,210
2025: July 18, 25 $2,930 $3,210
2025: August 8, 22 $2,930 $3,210
2025: September 5, 26 $2,930 $3,210
2025: October 3 Call to Enquire Call to Enquire
2025: October 17 $2,630 $2,910
2025: October 31 $2,350 $2,630

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.

Supplement applied for single in a double room.

Rates are in $ CAD. Rates include room upgrade (better) and membership fees. 


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.

This tour is also available in 3 or 4 night duration. 

This holiday includes active sightseeing and you should expect to spend lots of time on your feet.

While every effort will be made to adhere to the described itinerary, we may occasionally vary the sequence shown here or substitute an alternative route to suit local conditions or for other operational reasons, potentially at short notice. Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.

Travel Details:
Address is: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN

By Train:
The most convenient railway station is at Abergavenny.

By Taxi:
The 20-mile journey from Abergavenny railway station takes approximately 40 minutes. You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended taxi company, A&A Cabs. As a guide price, it cost £35 per 4-seat taxi in 2020. 8-seat taxis are also available at a higher rate. A&A Cabs will arrange shared taxis wherever possible. Please pre-book your taxi at least 7 days in advance by contacting:

A&A Cabs*
Tel: +44 (0) 1874 622288
Email: aandabrecon@yahoo.ie
The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Nythfa House Manager.
*A&A Cabs is not owned or managed by us.

By Bus:
The X43 bus operates from Abergavenny station to Brecon. Alight at the bus interchange in Brecon. Facing the road, head left along Heol Gouesnou to the traffic lights. Turn right heading uphill along Cerrigcochion Road for around 70 yards, and then turn left into Belle Vue Gardens. Head along the road and turn right at the Tjunction (still Belle Vue Gardens). Head up the road to another T-junction and turn left into Cerrigcochion Lane. Walk for about 15 yards and you will see the Nythfa House sign on your right.

By Car:
Most guests approach Brecon via the A40 from Abergavenny or the A470 from the northwest. These two roads converge at a roundabout on the Brecon bypass. At the roundabout follow the B4601for a mile into Brecon. Turn right at the second mini roundabout, then go straight on at the cross roads with traffic lights. After 500yds turn sharp right into Mount Street, then second left into Belle View Road. Stop at the top of the road at the T Junction then go straight ahead up the drive to Nythfa House.

Hotel Descriptions
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Nythfa House

Pretty country pile Nythfa House stands above the traditional mid-Wales market town of Brecon and sits within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Having spent its early life as a large private house, the building has been converted into a comfortable country hotel. The interiors look like they’ve evolved naturally over time, staying rooted in the local area and house architecture while being filled with contemporary furniture and colours. As well as 28 rooms and a range of public spaces and an inviting indoor pool to tempt you, there are pretty grounds and a short walk to the streets of Brecon itself. The contrasting countryside close by provides challenges including sweeping ridges, an ascent of the Black Mountains and scaling Pen-y-Fan as well as more subtle strolls through the river-carved landscapes of the Melte Valley, along the trail of a series of awesome waterfalls, or time dawdling through the second bookshops in Hay-on-Wye.

Address: Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7NN

Room Amenities: Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi

Stay in the smartly presented rooms in the main house or in one of the handful of garden rooms across the grounds. With 28 rooms, Nythfa House has plenty of space and there’s a range of ‘Classic’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Best’ Rooms to choose from. Opt for Rooms 6 or 7 in the main house for delightfully decorated, spacious places to stay, each with sumptuous views over the garden and Brecon Beacons. Room 21 is a quirky ‘Premium’ room up in the eaves, with a separate sitting space and cosy bedroom, just mind your head on the low ceiling. Look out for the fresh floral designs in the pretty garden rooms too, which have their own small deck.

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, and comfortable mattresses.

Hotel Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, extensive garden, indoor swimming pool, lounge, library and board games to borrow

After a day exploring cascade country or the Beacons, come back to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. At the front of the house there’s a pretty garden to pause in, with a putting green and croquet lawn attached. Duck into the conservatory to enjoy views out over the gardens from under the twisting branches of an old vine. Across the way in a separate building is a good-sized indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows at one end. Whether you relax in the lounge, or get together with other guests for a board game or great conversation, make sure to make time for the cosy bar, and try a dram of award-winning whisky from the local Penderyn distillery, which uses water from the Brecon Beacons National Park. There’s also a Welsh gin that’s wonderfully well regarded.

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