The Brecon Beacons National Park

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National Park Walks, Activities & Events - August

@ Different start points across The National Park

August'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.

SUNDAY 3
10:00 – 16:00
Lime and Coal on the Black Mountain - National Parks Week Guided Walk
LENGTH: 8m / 12.87km.
MEET: Pont Henllys parking area at the bridge below the old tramline (SN 756 125). A walk with the Wardens to look at work carried out in Henllys Vale, a former industrial site and other interesting features on the Black Mountain. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Energetic / 370m
LEADERS: National Park Wardens, Toby Small & Helen Pye. For more details call 01874 623366.

SUNDAY 3
10:00 – 16:00
Mynydd Illtud and Cefn Llechid - National Parks Week Guided Walk
LENGTH: 8.5m / 13.7km
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus
(SN 977 262) car park charges apply.
Come and take a look at some of the geological features of Mynydd Illtud Common and visit the viewpoint at Cefn Llechid with a stop on the way back to look at Traeth Mawr Nature Reserve, designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its raised bog and base-rich, sedge fen and the abundance of wildlife it supports. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Moderate / 366m
LEADERS: National Park Volunteer, Dave Newberry & Warden, Jon Pimm.
For more details call 01874 623366.

MONDAY 4
20:30 – 22:00
Bat evening with Brecknock Wildlife Trust - National Parks Week
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car parking fees apply) (SN 839 155).
Learn about bats with bat detectors and an explanation about the various types of bats in the Country Park by bat specialist, Eric Hawkeswood. Booking essential. Free. Suitable for 7 year olds and above. No dogs please.
LEADER: Brecknockshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer, Eric Hawkeswood.
For more details call the Country Park on 01639 730395 or BWT on 01874 610551.

TUESDAY 5
10:30 – 12:30
Clay and Paint: Children's Activity
VENUE: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
We’ll be getting messy again as we investigate shapes, colours and textures in the world around us. 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.

TUESDAY 5
10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Willow Making: Family Event
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park, (car park charges apply). Making willow wigwams, willow edging and simple sculptures. Suitable for adults and children from age 7 and up. Two sessions every day @ £5 per person. It is essential to book at least a month in advance. No dogs please. For more details and to book your place call Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

TUESDAY 5
14:00 – 16:00
Survival Day: Children's Activities
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park, (car park charges apply). Learning to make knots, lashing twigs together and making shelters - just like Ray Mears! Suitable for children aged 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £5.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details call Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

WEDNESDAY 6
10:30 – 12:30
Go Wild! - Children's Event
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 6
14:00 – 16:00
Aliens invade the Country Park! - Children's Activity
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car park charges apply). Imagine you’re an alien who’s just landed on Earth. What weird and wonderful things would you find if you looked at the strange world you’ve just arrived on? Join Ageliki to find out! Bonus points for those aliens who don’t arrive looking like humans…! Suitable for children aged 5 and up. 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details contact Country Park Warden,Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

THURSDAY 7
14:15 – 16:30
Brecon Town Past and Present - Guided 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 9
19:00
WILD NIGHT OUT – CAMPING AT CRAIG-Y-NOS
VENUE: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car park charges apply). There will be plenty of activities for children and adults to do in the evening, such as a Bat walk, an Earth walk, tree identification, making a fire, cooking sausages and potatoes, singing and telling stories around the fire. You can bring your tents beforehand to pitch them up.
COST: £30 per family all inclusive. Children under 18 must be accompanied by adults. Adults are welcome to come in groups or individually at a charge of £20 per person. BOOKING ESSENTIAL, a month beforehand. Please clear up your own litter and only bring camp stoves and pack away all tents and equipment by 9.30 the next morning. No dogs please. For more details contact Country Park Warden, Ageliki Politis on 01639 730395.

SUNDAY 10
10:00 – 11:00
Walking for Health around the Grounds of the 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 to improve fitness and health. Part of the Healthy Walking campaign.
GRADE: Access for All
For more details call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

SUNDAY 10
13:00 – 16:00
Walking for Health around the Footpaths of Llanddeusant
LENGTH: 4m / 5.6km
MEET: Llanddeusant Community Hall (The Old School) (SN 760 248)
A lovely walk through farmland, riverside and woods around Llanddeusant looking at the work of the National Park and its local communities.
GRADE: Easy
LEADERS: National Park Warden, Wyn Morgan
For more details call 07854 997512.

TUESDAY 12
10:30 – 12:30
Clay and Paint: Children's Event
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
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 7 and up. 7 year olds 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 12
14:00 – 16:00
Survival Day: Children's Event
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park,
(car park charges apply).
Gathering and hunting for food and cooking marshmallows over a fire.
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 the Country Park on 01639 730395.

WEDNESDAY 13
10:30 – 12:30
Go Wild! - Children's Event
MEET: 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 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.

WEDNESDAY 13
14:00 – 16:00
Art Attack: Children's Event
MEET: 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 the Country Park on 01639 730395.

THURSDAY 14
10:00 – 16:00
Explore Llangynidr Mountain: Guided Walk
LENGTH: 9m / 14km
MEET: Llangynidr Village car park (SO 155195).
A circular walk exploring Llangynidr Mountain including some geology, micro navigation and the contributions a BBNP Volunteer can make. Includes minor roads, footpaths, bridleways and open moorland. Bring packed lunch.
GARDE/ASCENT: Moderate / 460m
LEADER: National Park Volunteer, Peter Brock & Warden, Clive Williams.
For more details call 01874 623366.

SATURDAY 16
09:30-15:30
Dyffryn Crawnon & Tor y Foel: Guided Walk
LENGTH:10.25m / 16.5km
MEET: Public car park, Llangynidr Village (SO 155194). A circular hill walk looking at the geology and industrial history whilst enjoying the varied landscape of this area. The walk will include Mynydd Llangynidr, Dyffryn Crawnon, Tor y Foel, the Afon Crawnon and the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Strenuous/ 771m
LEADERS: National Park Volunteer, Paul Derrick & Interpretation Officer, Suzanna Meekins. For more details call 01591 620689.

TUESDAY 19
10:30 – 12:30
Clay and Paint: Children's Event
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
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 7 and up. 7 year olds 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 19
14:00 – 16:00
Survival Day: Children's Event
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 the Country Parkon 01639 730395.

WEDNESDAY 20
10:30 – 12:30
Go Wild! - Children's Event
MEET: 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 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2.00 per child.No dogs please.
For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.

WEDNESDAY 20
14:00 – 16:00
Aliens invade the Country Park! - Children's Event
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car park charges apply). Imagine you’re an alien who’s just landed on Earth. What weird and wonderful things would you find if you looked at the strange world you’ve just arrived on? Join us to find out! Bonus points for those aliens who don’t arrive looking like humans…! Suitable for children aged 5 and up. 7 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details contact the Country Park on 01639 730395.

THURSDAY 21
14:15 – 16:30
Brecon Town Past and Present: Guided 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 23
10:00 – 16:00
Carreg Cennen Castle & the Black Mountain: Rocks, People and Place - Guided Walk
LENGTH: 7m / 11.2km
MEET: Carreg Cennen Castle car park (SN 667 194)
Tri-diversity: Archaeological, biological and geological characteristics all feature strongly in the west of the Geopark. This circular walk from the spectacular setting of Carreg Cennen will take you out on to the Black Mountain and back again, looking at some of the best examples Fforest Fawr Geopark has to offer to illustrate the strong links between rocks, people and place. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Moderate / 490m
LEADER: National Park Wardens, Richard Farquhar & Helen Pye
For more details call 01874 623366.

SATURDAY 23 – MONDAY 25
BRECON BEACONS SUMMER FAYRE
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car parking fees apply).
A great day out for the family with over 50 local craft and food stalls. For more details call Andrew Powell on 01874 624979.

SUNDAY 24
10:00 – 11:00
Walking for Health around the Grounds of the 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 to improve fitness and health. Part of the Healthy Walking campaign.
GRADE: Access for All
For more details call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

SUNDAY 24
13:00 – 16:00
Walking for Health around the Footpaths of Trecastle
LENGTH: 4.5m / 7.2km
MEET: Outside Trecastle Coaching Inn (SN 881 291). A lovely walk over farmland and lanes around Trecastle looking at the work of the National Park and its communities.
GRADE: Easy
LEADER: National Park Warden, Wyn Morgan
For more details call 07854 997512.

MONDAY 25
11:00 – 17:00
FARMER’S MARKET
VENUE: Craig-y-nos Country Park (car park charges apply). Local food produce from Wales, great tastes, all day from 11 – 5 pm. There will be a minimum of ten stalls and you can buy a picnic and enjoy the Country Park at the same time!
Organised by the Unusual Food Company.
For full details call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

TUESDAY 26
10:30 – 12:30
Clay and Paint: Children's Event
MEET: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus (car park charges apply).
We’ll be getting messy again as we investigate shapes, colours and textures in the world around us. Suitable for children aged 7 and up. Cost: £3.50 per child. No dogs please.
Call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher for more details on 01874 623366.

TUESDAY 26
10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Willow Making: Family Event
Making willow wigwams, willow edging and simple sculptures. Suitable for adults and children from age 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Two sessions every day @ £5 per person. It is essential to book at least a month in advance. No dogs please.
For more details and to book your place call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

TUESDAY 26
14:00 – 16:00
Survival Day: Children's Event
MEET: Craig-y-nos Country Park, (car park charges apply). Making shelters for animals and learning how to use tools. Suitable for children aged 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £5.00 per child. No dogs please. For more details call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

WEDNESDAY 27
10:30 – 12:30
Go Wild! - Children's Event
MEET: 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 7 and up. 7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2.00 per child. No dogs please.
For more details call NPVC Warden, Natalie Fisher on 01874 623366.

WEDNESDAY 27
14:00 – 16:00
Art Attack: Children's Event
MEET: 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 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £3.00 per child. No dogs please. For more details call the Country Park on 01639 730395.

SUNDAY 31
10:00 – 16:00
High in the Black Mountains - Guided Walk
LENGTH: 10m / 16km
MEET: Blaen y cwm Forestry Commission car park (SO 253 285)
A high level upland walk, looking at upland commons management for wildlife and recreation, taking in the north scarp and Waun Fach - the highest point in the Black Mountains. Bring packed lunch.
GRADE/ASCENT: Strenuous / 432m
LEADERS: National Park Wardens Clive Williams & Shelley Baars.
For more details call 01874 623366.

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