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Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons has been a national park since 1957. Take a look at articles and photos about the delights of Mid Wales' Jewel in the Crown.

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  • Brecon Beacons National Park

    The Brecon Beacons is one of Wales' three National Parks.

    Brecon Beacons

    A great place for both walkers and wildlife watchers, much more than a nature reserve.

    Mike's Photos

    From Robbie the dog to ponies and snow - check out some of Mike Davies' fabulous photos of the Beacons.

    Brave the Beacons

    Brave the Beacons is a new event to test the skills of the toughest athletes.

    Access the Beacons

    A new guide shows accessible routes for ramblers with disabilities.

    Trail Challenge

    The Mountain Trail Challenge takes in ridgelines, forests, reservoirs and waterfalls.

    The Beacons Art Project

    A project aiming to have specially designed artwork erected on each of the eight legs of the 100-mile trail.

    Snowfall in the Beacons

    A series of wintry scenes from around Brecon, taken on Sunday 23 January 2007.

    50th anniversary

    Find out how the Brecon Beacons National Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007.

    Brecon Life

    Find out more about the town of Brecon, nestled in the shadows of the Brecon Beacons.

    Pen-Y-Fan Panoramic

    Sit back and admire the view! A panoramic image of walkers nearing the summit of Pen-y-Fan.

    More Walking

    From long-distance routes to rural rambles, we're compiling a collection of walks in Mid Wales.

    Community Sport

    Find out more about a host of sports and pursuits that people from Mid Wales take part in.

    Reservoirs

    A compilation of photos showing the reservoirs of the Brecon Beacons.

    your comments

    Gordon Fearn, Coventry
    I have taken people from coventry and the midlands HORSERIDING /PONYTREKKING since 1969 cost then £1- 10 shillings £15 shillings for children my son went on to ride for Fred Winter and most top trainers Seb Saunders this years joint champion jockey had his first ride ponytrekking in the brecon beacons.
    Tue Oct 28 09:28:28 2008

    Stacey
    Bad weather meant I could not trek to the summit of pen-y-fan. :( 70mph winds! will have to go back one day tho! i got 1 hour up it!
    Mon May 26 21:09:15 2008

    Joe Jones from london
    A brilliant atmosphere is always in the brecon beacons, the lakes are wonderful and the mountains beautiful. The wind blows through the trees making a crisp sound of wales!
    Thu Sep 27 10:02:28 2007

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