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Brecon Beacons National Park Guided Walks, Children's Activities & Family Events July 2010

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Brecon Beacons National Park: Guided Walks & Events

A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and family events for you to enjoy throughout July 2010.

Saturday 3 July
Change Your World on the Old Road from Storey Arms
10:30-16:00.
Family Friendly Guided Walk. Geopark Event.
Leave your car behind and take part in Sustrans’ ‘Change your World’ week!
Meet the walk leaders at the Brecon bus interchange for a short journey together and alight high in the Central Beacons at Storey Arms. From then on it’s almost all downhill, following the line of the old Drover’s road between Merthyr Tydfil and Brecon (part of the Taff Trail). With great views of Corn Du and Pen y Fan, this lovely walk finishes at the Tai’r Bull inn at Libanus, with plenty of time to try local ales and food before catching the bus back to Brecon.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 5m / 8km, Moderate, 50m
Meet: Brecon Bus Interchange
Leader: TBC
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Sunday 4 July
Treasures of Trecastle
13:00-16:00. Free entry.
Family Friendly Guided Walk. Geopark Event.
An area rich in archaeological heritage, this old coaching village is home to the remains of Roman roads and camps, stone circles, Iron Age hafods and mottes and baileys. Join us on this lovely circular walk around the footpaths of Trecastle and learn about the discoveries that have been unearthed by the pipeline construction, in the company of Louise Austin, from Dyfed Archaeological Trust and National Park wardens.
Length & Grade: 4.5m / 7.2km, Easy.
Meet: Outside Trecastle Coaching Inn (SN 881 291).
Leaders: National Park Wardens, Wyn Morgan & Toby Small
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Thursday 8 July
Exploring the History of Abergavenny
14:15-16:30. Free entry.
Family Friendly Guided Walk (repeated Thursday 5 August)
In conjunction with Abergavenny Local History Society.
Join members of the Abergavenny Local History Society on this fascinating walk from the site of the centre of the Roman fort and Norman town to the western part of Abergavenny, developed in the 19th century as a important railway centre. After visiting a delightful park with rare trees, we will look at the historic bridge over the Usk, the remains of the railway which climbed up the gorge to Brynmawr and other routes into the town for commerce and agriculture. We will see the cast iron church and two old schools as well as hearing about the development of the town from a defensive settlement to a thriving market centre.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 2½m/4km, Access for All, slight gradients only.
Meet: Castle Street Car Park opposite the Unitarian Church (SO 298141). Parking charges apply. Free car park at Byfield Lane (5 mins walk).
Please note that toilets are only available at the start and finish of the walk.
Leaders: Abergavenny Local History Society members and TBC.
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Saturday 10 July
The Forge and Railway Heritage Trail
10:30-12:30. Free entry.
Family Friendly Guided Walk.
Held in conjunction with Govilon Heritage
Join local historians and National Park wardens for this circular stroll 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 Aqueduct and explore some of the most interesting historic buildings in the village. Discover the history of Bailey’s canal wharf built in 1805, terminus for the old tram road and a key location for the nineteenth century trade in iron, coal and lime. A fascinating insight into the history of this World Heritage Site village.
Details of walk and the history can be seen on the village website website link
If participants have a connection with the village pre-1911, we can try to research their family to include this in the walk (please give adequate notice for this). Email details to: website link
Length & Grade: 1.9m / 3km, Easy
Meet: Forge car park (SO 265133). Car park is free though space is limited. Additional parking will be signposted.
Leaders: Rob Vaughan (local historian) and National Park Warden Clive Williams
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Saturday 10 July
Time for Tea?
10:00 – 15:30. £7.00.
Guided Walk
A walk to the historic site of Castell Dinas at Pengenffordd, then skirting Mynydd Troed to Cockit Hill, up on to Mynydd Llangorse, and returning via Cockit Hill to Upper Trewalkin Farm for a full Welsh farmhouse afternoon tea. Booking is essential, and there is a maximum limit of 20 walkers, so make sure to book early! Contact walk leader Paul Derrick 01591 620689.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 10.8m / 17km, Energetic, 430m.
Meet: Upper Trewalkin Farm, Pengenffordd, near Talgarth, LD3 0HA (SO 158 309).
Leaders: National Park Volunteers, Paul Derrick & Liz Lloyd.

Friday 16 July
A Beacons Circuit
10:00-17:00. Free entry.
Guided Walk. Geopark Event.
(repeated 16 October)
Take in all the ‘high points’ of the Beacons on this walk over the tops of Corn Du and Pen y Fan, taking in the Tommy Jones’ Obelisk, the Upper Neuadd Reservoir and Craig Fan Ddu and learn a little about the glacial formations and local history along the way.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 10m / 16km, Strenuous, 800m.
Meet: Storey Arms car park on the A470, 8 miles south of Brecon (SN 982 203). No charge.
Leaders: National Park Volunteers, Wayne Qualter and Russell Mills
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Friday 16 July
Festival Players presents “The Tempest”
19:00 - 21:00.
Family Friendly Event
Advance tickets: £10 adults, £7.50 concessions. On the night: £14 adults, £10 concessions
The Festival Players Theatre Company celebrates 25 years of acclaimed professional theatre
with an exciting new production of Shakespeare’s final, great poetic comedy. The exiled Duke Prospero conjures a tempestuous storm to lure his enemies to a strange and mysterious island, drawing them through a web of enchantment and illusion as his powers reach their summit: A colourful and fascinating tale for all the family.
For more information contact us on 01874 623366

Saturday 17 July
Nordic Walking Taster Sessions
09:45-15:30. Cost £3 per person or £5 for 2 people.
Guided Walk. Geopark Event.
(repeated Saturday 14 August)
Learn the basic techniques of Nordic Walking taught by Age Cymru’s International Nordic Walking Federation Instructors.
Come and try out one of the fastest growing forms of physical activity in Europe in the grounds of the National Park Visitor Centre. Walk using a pair of lightweight, specially designed poles which provide great support while increasing the effectiveness of the exercise. Nordic walking is great all-body exercise.
There will be two hours of instruction and training in the morning, followed by lunch and a walk around the Common in the afternoon. Bring a packed lunch or have lunch in the tearooms. All equipment will be provided, but please wear your normal walking gear. The instruction and walks will be graded so will be suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels especially people 50+. Booking Essential. Meet: NPVC (SN 977262). Car parking charges apply.
Leaders: Age Cymru’s International Nordic Walking Federation Instructors. These are partnership events between Age Cymru and the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. For more details and to book a place call 01591 620689.

Monday 19 July – Thursday 22 July
Royal Welsh Show 2010
Family Friendly Event
The Royal Welsh Show is the biggest agricultural show in Europe. Come along and visit our stand to learn more about the National Parks of Wales. R.W.S Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. For more details about the stand call 01874 620406. For tickets call 0844 545 0517.
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Tuesday 20 July
Brecon Town Past and Present
14:15-16:30. Free entry.
Family Friendly Guided Walk. Geopark Event.
(repeated Thursday 19 August, Thursday 16 September, Thursday 21 October)
A town walk, visiting sites of distinction, discovering Brecon’s fascinating past and residents of renown. No dogs please.
Length / Grade: Approximately 2 miles / Access for all.
Meet: Canal Basin, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Small charge for parking.
Leader: National Park Volunteer Peter Brock and National Park Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes.
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Saturday 24 - Saturday 31 July
The Beacons Way – An 8 Day Guided Walk
Total cost £90.
Geopark Event.
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.
Booking essential.Numbers will be limited by transport considerations so please book early. 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 via website link

Wednesday 27 July
Take pART Workshop
10:30-16:00
Family Friendly Event
Cost: Free workshop, but £1 to take your print home
Never used a printing press before? Come and have a go! This open workshop at the Visitor Centre will be running all day. Feel free to drop in for an hour and make a print to take home. Suitable for adults and children aged 5 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet: NPVC (SN 977262). Parking charges apply.
For more information, contact Dee Perks on 07976179887 or Pat Cook on 07970042493

Thursday 28 July
Clay and Paint
10:30-12:30. £4.00 per child
Family Friendly Event
Join National Park Warden Natalie Fisher, using natural materials found around the Visitor Centre to inspire masterpieces of art, both on paper and in clay. So roll up your sleeves and join in! Suitable for children aged 5-12. Children under 7 must bring an adult with them. Booking essential. Meet: NPVC (SN 977262). Parking charges apply.
For more information and to book a place contact us on 01874 623366

Saturday 31 July
Solar Scopes
10:30-16:00. Free entry.
Family Friendly Event. Geopark Event.
Cardiff Astronomical Society invite you to the Visitor Centre to enjoy a rare chance to see our nearest star in close-up. Solar telescopes will be set up (weather permitting!) to allow you to view the sun safely. Come and have a peek, and find out how to get involved in astronomy.
No booking required, for more information please contact us on 01874 623366.
Meet: NPVC (SN 977262). Parking charges apply.

Saturday 31 July to Saturday 7 August
The Blaenau Gwent and Heads of the Valleys National Eisteddfod
Family Friendly Event
The National Eisteddfod is Wales’ biggest cultural event. Come and visit our stand and find out more about the National Parks of Wales. Venue: The Works, Ebbw Vale. For tickets call 0845 122 1176.

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