The following 25 walks are available as Individual laminated route cards.
Walks 1- 10 and Walks 11 - 20 are also available as booklets.
1. Crickhowell
Walking along broad ridges with panoramic views of the Black Mountains.
6 hours.
2. Llanfrynach
Explore the glacial cirque1. Cwm Oergwm and ascend a ridge for “Fantastic” views
of the Central Beacons. 6 hours.
3. Waterfalls
A memorable walk behind Sgwyd Eira - “The fall of snow”.
3 hours.
4. Carmarthen Fans
Cross and walk up Afon Haffes to the 600 foot high Fan Hir ridge
and a glacial lake. 6 hours.
5. Storey Arms to Talybont
A linear “Challenge” walk across the central Beacons.
6 hours
6. Hatterall Ridge and Llanthony
From Hatterall ridge descend to Capel Y Ffin. Return on the east
side of the Vale. 5 hours.
7. Rhos Fawr to Mynydd Du Forest
Ascend Rhiw Cynstab and walk to the Grwyne Fawr reservoir and on
to the forest. 3 hour linear walk or 6 hours return.
8. Porth Yr Ogof & a roman road
Remote limestone crags, Sarn Helen with the standing stone Maen
Madoc, a disappearing river and a cave system. 4 hours.
9. Llangorse circuit
Climb above the lake to a mixed woodland with great views of the
central Beacons and return via Mynydd Llangorse. 6 hours.
10. Craig Cerrig Gleisiad
Walk in the home of rare plants and mosses to Craig Cwm Du. See
a bronze age standing stone. Return over trackless moorland. 5
hours.
11. Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhirch
High level walk providing panoramic views in this remote part of
the Park. 5 hours
12. Chartist Cave
Wild desolate moorland dotted with sink holes and small pools.
Fine views of the south eastern heads of the valleys. 3 hours,
but allow extra time to find the cave.
13. Llangynidr and Talybont
Ascend Tor y Foel then into forest to Talybont. Return by a canal
towpath. 4 hours.
14. Sugar Loaf
Visit quiet forgotten hamlets near a fast flowing picturesque river
before attacking the western flanks of Sugar Loaf.
5 hours.
15. Blorenge and Blaenavon
Walk high above Blaenavon to Blorenge and explore a rural backwater.
4 to 5 hours.
16. Penderyn, Dinas Rock, Pontneddfechan and the Waterfalls
One of the best in the southern area of the Park. 6 hours.
17. Cwm Sere
A low level walk into the glacial cwm. View the headwalls of Pen
y Fan and Cribyn. 4 hours.
18. Usk reservoir and Myddfai
High moorland to Mynydd Myddfai descend to the village and return
via a slightly more rural route. 4 hours.
19. Blaen Y Glyn, Torpantau & the
Wellington Bomber
An ascent past waterfalls to a high level ridge and on to the bomber
memorial site. Return past Neuadd reservoir and Torpantau. 5 hours
20. Pen Y Fan from Neuadd
An ascent of South Wales highest peak from the lower Neuadd reservoir
via Craig Fan Ddu and return on the Gap road.
4 to 5 hours.
21. Grwyne Fawr and Mynydd Du Forest
A peaceful low level walk through ancient forest following the
Grwyne Fawr river upstream and return. 3 hours.
22. Dan yr Ogof to Ystradfellte
A “Challenge” linear walk for those who enjoy isolated areas.
4 to 5 hours
23. Carreg Cennan to Fan Hir
A linear adventure walk for the fit and experienced walker.
6 to 8 hours.
24. Morlais Castle and Vaynor Church
For history buffs , fascinating. 5 hours
25.Castell Dinas and Y Grib
Exploring the Black Mountains with an ascent to Waun Fach 810 metres. 5 hours.
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