Social walk from YHA Brecon Beacons
Overview
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: 4.5 hours
Led by: Dr Brad Welch (Land Use and Nature Recovery Manager) and Francesca Bell (Community Development Officer,) Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
From the meandering valley bottom of the Afon Tarell to the wildness of Fan Frynych, we will explore some examples of the landscape character of Bannau Brycheiniog and nature recovery in the National Park. This is a moderately graded walk on paths which are rocky and steep in some places and can be boggy (walking boots advised), but we will not hurry and there will be stops along the way.
From the hostel we enter Craig Cerrig Gleisiad, a National Nature Reserve, then climb to up to Fan Frynach from where there are stunning views of the Central Beacons and beyond. The return route follows the ridge and is far less steep, finishing along the River Tarell valley to learn about an important nature recovery project.
To book your place, please contact:
Francesca Bell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07854 997530
This walk is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Learn about the landscapes and nature recovery projects within the National Park from an expert
- Explore a National Nature Reserve known for its birds of prey and plants
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date and time
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Start: 10.15am
Starting point: YHA Brecon Beacons
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
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