Walking in the Brecon Beacons : 45 circular walks in the National Park

Discover the rugged beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park, where sweeping valleys, dramatic ridges, cascading waterfalls and open mountain summits await. From classic Pen y Fan ridges to dramatic Waterfall Country, Fforest Fawr's glacial valleys and the wild Black Mountains, this guidebook offers walkers of all abilities the opportunity to explore this stunning national park at their own leisure.

Each of the 45 circular routes includes step-by-step descriptions and 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey mapping, so you'll always know what lies ahead on the trail. Routes are logically organised across seven key areas—North-eastern valleys & ridges, Eastern valleys, South-western ridges, Fforest Fawr, Waterfall Country, Mynydd Du and the Black Mountains—with easy access from main centres including Brecon, Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye and Llandovery. Each walk has been assigned a difficulty grade in a handy route summary table to help you select the right walk with confidence, whether you're tackling low-level valley walks perfect for beginners and poor weather, or strenuous mountain ridge days for experienced hikers.

Practical essentials are woven throughout, with clear guidance on logistics such as parking and a glossary to help you understand Welsh terminology specific to outdoor adventuring. Downloadable GPX files are available for use on GPS devices and smartphones. With this comprehensive guidebook in hand, you can wander these landscapes fully prepared, experiencing the beauty and history of the national park with every step.