The Brecon Beacons National Park

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National Park Walks, Activities & Events - July

@ Different start points across The National Park

July's Guided Walks & Events organised by the National Park Authority

A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and events for you to enjoy.

SATURDAY 5
10:00 – 15:30
The Vale of Ewyas Guided Walk
LENGTH: 9m / 14km
MEET: Llanthony Priory (SO 288 278)
A high and low level walk around the beautiful Vale of Ewyas with time to look at the Monastery & Priory ruins at Capel-y-Ffin and take in the fine views of the Black Mountains. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Energetic / 420m
LEADERS: National Park Volunteers, Ros Grant & Liz Lloyd. For more details call 01873 853254.

SATURDAY 5
10:00 – 11:30
The Forge and Railway Heritage Trail, Govilon
A Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site Guided Walk
LENGTH: 2m / 3.2km
MEET: Forge car park, on the Tyla Road, Govilon (SO 263 134). Walk along the picturesque old railway line to view the site of an ancient forge, later known as Wildon Iron Works. Follow a country lane with beautiful mountain views down to Govilon Aquaduct to explore some of the most interesting historic buildings in Govilon.
GRADE: Easy
LEADERS: Rob Vaughan & Blaenavon WHS Warden, Alvin Nicholas.
For more details call 01633 648045.

SUNDAY 6
14:00 – 17:00
Traeth Mawr Field Study Walk
LENGTH: 3m / 4.8km.
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre (Mountain Centre), Libanus (SN 977 262) car park fees apply.
Join experts from Swansea University on a walk with National Park Wardens looking at this important wetland wildlife habitat whose peat deposits contain a valuable record of the climate of south Wales since the last Ice Age. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it is perhaps the best example in Wales for its combination of raised bog and base-rich, sedge-dominated fen communities. The Traeth is well known for its good populations of a range of dragonflies and damselflies, including the scarce blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnuria pumilio) and the now rare small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly which is also recorded here each year, as are a range of migrant and resident breeding birds.
Cost: £5 per person. No dogs please.
GRADE: Easy
LEADERS: National Park Wardens & Michael Isaac, Zoologist, Charles Hipkin, Botanist & Geraint Owen, Geologist from Swansea University. For more details call 01792 295786.

FRIDAY 11
19:00
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus
The Festival Players Theatre Company returns to the Visitor Centre (Mountain Centre) in this production of Shakespeare’s dark and dazzling comedy. Come along & enjoy a summer’s evening of pastoral pleasures, live music and sheer delight. This is an outdoor production, so please bring your own seating & picnic. The performance will go ahead in all weathers, unless safety is compromised. Tickets prices: £12.50 per adult, £8.50 per child (under 16), £45.00 per family (up to 3 children). Call 01874 623366 to book.

SATURDAY 12
10:00-12:15
River, Railway and Canal to Llanfoist Wharf - Walk 1
LENGTH: 4.5m / 7.25km
MEET: Abergavenny TIC (car park charges apply).
Come and join this health walk along the riverbank of the Usk, along the disused railway line and up to the canal towpath to Llanfoist Wharf and back again, looking at local historical sites along the way.
GRADE: Easy (steps to descend along the route)
LEADERS: National Park Volunteer, Ros Grant & Warden, Steve Smith.
For more details contact 01873 853254.

SATURDAY 12
13:30-15:45
A Railway and Canal Health Walk 2
LENGTH: 4.5m / 7.25km
MEET: Llanfoist car park on B42466 (car park charges apply). This second health walk of the day will follow the disused railway line to the canal towpath and Llanfoist Wharf and back again, looking at local historical sites along the way. GRADE: Easy (steps to ascend / descend & 2 stiles along the route).
LEADERS: National Park Volunteer, Ros Grant & Warden, Steve Smith.
For more details contact 01873 853254.

SATURDAY 12
10:00 – 15:30
Time for Tea? Guided Walk
LENGTH: 10.75m / 16.6km.
MEET: Upper Trewalkin Farm, Pengenffordd, near Talgarth, LD3 0HA (SO 058 309)
A walk to the historic site of Castell Dinas at Pengenffordd, then heading south to ascend Mynydd Llangorse, before dropping down to Cockit Hill, skirting Mynydd Troed and returning to Upper Trewalkin Farm for a full Welsh farmhouse afternoon tea. Booking is essential.
GRADE/ASCENT: Energetic / 466m
LEADERS: National Park Volunteers, Paul Derrick & Giles Taylor. For more details call 01591 620689.

SUNDAY 13
10:00 – 11:00
The Trees of Craig-y-nos Country Park
LENGTH: 2m / 3.2km
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (SN 839 155) car park charges apply.
A walk around the grounds of this lovely Country Park looking at the Park’s beautiful trees. This walk is designed to improve fitness and health and is part of the Healthy Walking campaign.
GRADE: Access for All
LEADER: Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis
For more details call Ageliki on 01639 730395.

SUNDAY 20
09:30-16:30
A Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Guided Walk
LENGTH: 12.5m / 20km
MEET: Lay by east of Pencelli on the B4558 (SO 094247). A circular walk exploring magnificent scenery to find out what makes the National Park/Geopark special, this walk includes Fan y Big, the Beacons Plateau and Cwm Oergwm. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Strenuous / 750m
LEADER: National Park Volunteer, Colin Beach & Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes.
For more details call 01873 853277.

THURSDAY 24
14:15 – 16:30
Brecon Town Walk
MEET: Canal Basin, Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon
A town walk, visiting sites of distinction, discovering Brecon’s fascinating past and residents of renown. No dogs please.
LEADER: National Park Volunteer, Peter Brock.
For more details call 01874 625053.

SATURDAY 26
10:00 – 14:00
Talybont Geology Walk Part 2
National Parks Week
LENGTH: 6m / 9.5km.
MEET: Forestry Commission car park at the top of Blaen y Glyn (SO 056 175).
Discover how natural forces shaped the ground beneath your feet on this linear walk, taking in the stunning scenery of the Central Beacons whilst learning how it came to look the unique way it does, returning by minibus to the car park. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Moderate / 60m
LEADERS: National Park Warden, Sam Ridge & Access Officer, Richard Ball
For more details call 01874 623366.

SATURDAY 26 JULY – SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
BEACONS WAY 8 DAY GUIDED WALK
National Parks Week
09:00 start.
This annual 8 day (98 mile) linear guided walk crosses the entire National Park from Skirrid Fawr in the east to Bethlehem in the west. Numbers will be limited by transport consideratons so please book early. Cost: £80 per person. Bring packed lunches.
LEADERS: National Park Volunteers, Rob Knowles & Anne Pritchard.
For more details and/or to book a place contact Rob Knowles on 07971 190768 or email Click to email

SUNDAY 27
PICNIC IN THE PARK: National Parks Week
VENUES: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus and Craig-y-nos Country Park. Come and join our Picnic in the Park event, youngsters can join in the teddy bear’s picnic, whilst the older kids and adults can join in the fun activities that will be on offer.
For more details and timings call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366 or Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

TUESDAY 29
10:30 – 12:30
Clay and Paint: National Parks Week
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
Join us for a welcome return of this popular event. We’ll be using natural materials found around the Mountain Centre to inspire masterpieces of art, both on paper and in clay, so roll up your sleeves and join in! Suitable for children aged 5 to 12. 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.50 per child. No dogs please.
Call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher for more details on 01874 623366.

TUESDAY 29
14:00 – 16:00
Survival day: National Parks Week
VENUE: Craig-y-nos Country Park, (car park charges apply).
Making shelters and cooking over a fire - just like Ray Mears! Suitable for children aged 7 and up. Cost: £5.00 per child. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs please.
For more details call Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

WEDNESDAY 30
10:00 - 13:30
Up the Allt: National Parks Week
LENGTH: 5.3m / 8.5km
MEET: Llangasty Village Hall (SO 122257)
A walk up through woodland looking at the National Park’s work on the public rights of way to the top of the Allt, once used by Iron Age settlers and the Romans, for one of the best viewpoints in the National Park. Bring a packed lunch or support the Village Hall which will be open for light lunches, teas and coffees at the end of the walk, when toilet facilities will also be available.
GRADE/ASCENT: Moderate / 230m
LEADER: National Park Public Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes & Volunteer, Peter Brock. For more details call 01874 623366.

WEDNESDAY 30
10:30 – 12:30
Go Wild! - National Parks Week
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
The latest of our “Go Wild!” events. Outside if it’s dry, or inside if not-so-dry, there’ll be lots of fun and games looking at the National Park from a completely different angle! Suitable for children aged 5 - 12. 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.50 per child. No dogs please. For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.

WEDNESDAY 30
14:00 – 16:00
Art Attack: National Parks Week
VENUE: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car park charges apply). Experience creating art through the medium of nature! Suitable for children aged 4 and up. 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please. For more details call Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

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