Description
A national park of diverse landscapes.
The Brecon Beacons, now known by the Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog, features open ridges, valleys, woodland, and waterfalls. The book provides a broad selection showcasing multiple aspects of the area. This makes it useful when you wish to spend several days in the national park and vary between high viewpoints and more sheltered walks with natural and cultural history along the way.
Forty-five circular walks from valley to ridge.
The selection includes the Black Mountains, Fforest Fawr, and Waterfall Country, along with classic areas around Pen y Fan. Walks range from shorter excursions to longer days in more demanding terrain. The circular format makes the book practical when you are based in one location and desire different experiences without planning a linear trek with new accommodation each night.
Maps and practical information for hiking days.
Route descriptions and 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps support planning and navigation. Information on start points and logistics makes it easier to compare alternatives before choosing. The book thus provides both an overview of the park’s hiking opportunities and details useful for ensuring the day’s plan aligns with weather, transport, and the preferences of the rest of the party during the same stay.
Select options according to experience and conditions.
A waterfall trail in the valley and a long trek over open ridges have very different requirements. Underfoot conditions, visibility, and wind should be considered, even if you are familiar with the area from previous visits. The guide is suitable for hikers who want multiple options and can use the descriptions actively, with room to choose a different route when conditions suggest a calmer or more sheltered walk is more appropriate.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from a community of climbers and mountain folk who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Andy Davies and David Whittaker. English language. 256 pages. Third edition, published 2022. ISBN 9781786310897.
