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 Brecon Beacons
The distinctive, peaks of the Brecon Beacons are the focal point for a magnificent National Park which fills the southern reaches of Mid Wales, covering hundreds of square miles and climbing almost to 3,000 feet.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a favourite amongst outdoor enthusiasts for the rare sense of freedom that comes from being amongst its open mountainsides and big skies.
The Usk begins life in the moors of the western Brecon Beacons, then creates a major landscape feature in the National Park by carving a spectacular valley through the mountains on its course from Brecon to Crickhowell.
www.goflyfishinguk.com /breconbeacons.htm   (1024 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons Map on Almondnet
Brecon Beacons National Park and Map of the Brecon Beacons South Wales and Walking in the Brecon Beacons and Brecon Town...
Cycling is a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly way to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Brecon Beacons National Park and London Map and Online Antique Price Guide and World Globe...
www.motor-insurance-quotation-uk.co.uk /motorinsurance/brecon_beacons_map.html   (381 words)

  
 The Brecon Beacons
Based in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside on the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
A family run hotel in a perfect location from which to enjoy the crystal clear lakes and breathtaking mountains of mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Historic country house set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, close to Offas Dyke footpath.
home.btconnect.com /ihmltd/brecon.html   (250 words)

  
 Mountain Bike Routes Brecon Beacons
All sixteen individual laminated route maps and route description together with a useful information booklet are on sale from the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitors Centre, Libanus, Brecon LD3 8ER at £7.50 (includes postage and packing) 01874 623366 or from Brecon Beacons National Park Authority 01874 620446.
Or you can print an order form and send it with a cheque made payable to Brecon Beacons National Park for £7.50 to:
In order for you to plan your visit to the area, all of the routes start and finish at one of five hubs.
www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk /english_pages/routes.htm   (226 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons: Countrygoer Guide
Brecon Beacons National Park Weather Forecast - supplied by the Met.
This makes Brecon the ideal location for anyone planning to stay in the National Park without a car, with a choice of places to visit or superb walks every day of the week.
Further west, there is a reasonable network of bus services focused on the historic market town of Brecon, which acts like the hub of a wheel, the spokes being scenically attractive services from Hereford and Hay on Wye, Abergavenny, Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil and from Swansea via Craig y Nos Country Park.
www.countrygoer.org /brecon.htm   (428 words)

  
 Wales National Parks Holidays
Wales has three of Britain's National Parks, the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Snowdonia National Park each with its own special features and distinctive character.
Details are given for the excellent holiday opportunities and places to stay in the three National National of Wales, Brecon Beacons, Pembrokeshire Coast and Snowdonia, and other areas in Wales.
Snowdonia is the second largest National Park in Britain at 2,188 square kilometres, Brecon covers an area of 1,344 square kilometres whilst Pembrokeshire is the smallest National Park with 583 square kilometres consisting mainly of the coastline of the County of Pembrokeshire.
www.wales-national-parks-holidays.co.uk   (384 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons travel and tourist information on @UK - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. UK Travel and Tourist Guide to plan your UK holiday or vacation.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a protected area right in the heart of Wales administered by a committee of representatives from all local authorities around the National Park.
For the Brecon Beacons, please visit Dyfed, Gwent, Hereford and Worcester and Powys.
The main aim of the committee is the conservation and daily management of the park combined with managing tourism in the area.
www.atuk.co.uk /regional-links/brecon-beacons.htm   (248 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a "working" or “lived in” landscape, which has evolved over the centuries as a mix of natural beauty and human history.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a beautiful area with dramatic scenery, varied wild life and an intriguing past.
The central massif known as the Brecon Beacons is located between Merthyr Tydfil in the south and Brecon in the north.
www.cathmudford.com /Merthyr/beacons.htm   (362 words)

  
 Edinburgh Bicycle: ROUTE TEMPLATE
Brecon town, the start/finish, is an excellent base for sport and recreation in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Getting there: Brecon town lies on the north side of the Brecon Beacons National Park, on the A40 35km (22 miles) west of Abergavenny, which in turn lies 27km (17 miles) north of M4 J25A at Newport (take the A4042 via Cwmbran, or the A449/ A40 via Raglan).
The first quarter of the ride is the difficult bit: the slog directly from Brecon town up the foothills and on to the spectacular stony byway that leads to the gap between Craig Cwm Cynwyn and Fan y Big (no sniggering at the back).
www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk /routes/whatmtb/brecon.html   (1356 words)

  
 Best Walks - Walking Brecon Beacons
Brecon Beacons (Official National Park Guide), Roger Thomas - The wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park cover some 519 square miles (1,344 square kilometres).
Walking the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, David Hunter - A collection of thirty circular walks between three and thirteen miles in the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains.
Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, 20 All Terrain Routes, Nick Cotton.
www.bestwalks.com /breconbooks.htm   (949 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales - tourism information
The Brecon Beacons National Park encloses around 500 square miles of varies scenery, from the Black Mountain in the west to the Usk in the east.
Pen y Fan is the highest point in the Brecon Beacons at 2906 feet, and can be reached in about an hour from the Storey Arms Youth Centre.
Full information on the National Park can be obtained from The Mountain Centre, 4 miles south west of the town.
www.wales-calling.com /guide/brecon.htm   (563 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons bed and breakfast and holiday cottages at Penrhadw Farm Pontsticill
ELCOME to Penrhadw Farm in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
You can explore the Beacons straight from the front door: our farmland, which guests are welcome to explore, adjoins the open land of the National Park.
Brecon Beacons bed and breakfast and holiday cottages at Penrhadw Farm Pontsticill
www.penrhadwfarm.co.uk   (164 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of three (A tract of land declared by the national government to be public property) national parks in (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria) Wales.
The Brecon Beacons are so named after the town of (Click link for more info and facts about Brecon) Brecon and the ancient practice of lighting signal fires ((A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance) beacons) on the mountains to warn of attacks by the English.
In the east is another distinct range of hills called the Black Mountains, and in the west is a remote region known (confusingly) as the Black Mountain.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/br/brecon_beacons.htm   (324 words)

  
 Mountain Biking Brecon Beacons - Welcome
Now in the Brecon Beacons National Park sixteen routes make the Brecon Beacons a top destination.
All routes are on public rights of way and are cared for by the Brecon Beacon National Park Wardens.
By purchasing the route pack you will be helping to maintain the routes as some of the money is used for this purpose.
www.mtbbreconbeacons.co.uk   (301 words)

  
 Brecon Beacon Holiday Cottages - 2005
We are a small specialist and personal self-catering holiday cottage agency with self-catering accommodation throughout the "undiscovered" Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.
Over 300 beautiful Cottages and Farmhouses in The Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains National Park, the South Wales Valleys, Hay-on-Wye.
Our friendly team have visited all of the cottages and are happy to discuss them to find the perfect holiday cottage to suit your needs.
www.breconcottages.com   (82 words)

  
 United Kingdom Sports Links - RealSportsNetwork.com
Llangenny Riding Centre - Pony trekking in the picturesque Brecon Beacons National Park, provides the opportunity for you to enjoy some of the most beautiful riding in Wales.
Llanthony Riding and Trekking - Situated in the Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales offering trekking and trail rides to suit all ages and abilities.
Yorkshire Dales Trekking Center - Offers several Dales and Shetland Pony trekking tours through the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
www.realsportsnetwork.com /Equestrian_Vacations_and_Touring_Europe_United_Kingdom.html   (2887 words)

  
 Castle Coaching Inn Hotel, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
The Castle Coaching Inn is a 9 bedroom 3 star (WTB) Georgian Hotel & Restaurant situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Castle makes an ideal base for walking, cycling, fishing, golf or just enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife the Brecon Beacons National Park has to offer.
Castle Coaching Inn Hotel, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
www.castle-coaching-inn.co.uk   (112 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons - Walking Britain
There are four mountain ranges within the park: the Black Mountain (to the west), Fforest Fawr, the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains (to the east).
The Brecon Beacons National Park covers 519 sq.
Brecon Beacons - Pen y Fan (2907ft - 886m) is the highest point in the Brecon Beacons and South Wales.
www.walkingbritain.co.uk /regions/bbcn.shtml   (164 words)

  
 Fishing in Kite Country - Fishing - River Usk
Strictly speaking, the Brecon Beacons are only the central part of the range falling within the Brecon Beacons National Park, which also encompasses the Black Mountains to the East and Fforest Fawr to the West.
After passing through the market town of Brecon (see Map 2) and the pretty little town of Crickhowell (Map 6), the river leaves the Park at Abergavenny and meanders through the farmland of the broader valley beyond.
Despite its size, Brecon is entitled to be called a city, as it has a very impressive Cathedral that is well worth a visit.
www.fishing-in-kite-country.co.uk /fishing/rusk.html   (1925 words)

  
 The Castle Of Brecon Hotel, The Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales, UK.
The Castle Of Brecon is an historic hotel of great character, it enjoys tremendous views of The Brecon Beacons National Park, south Wales, UK.
The Castle Of Brecon Hotel, The Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales, UK.
It is close to the centre of the samll ancient market town of Brecon and is ideally placed for exploring the landscapes and attractions of south and mid Wales.
www.breconcastle.co.uk   (66 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brecon Beacons National Park is centred on the Brecon Beacons range of hills.
The Brecon Beacons are a range of hills located in the south-east of Wales, the highest of which is Pen y Fan (886m) which, together with the summits of Corn Du (873m) and Cribyn (795m), form a high-level ridge walk called the 'Beacons Horseshoe'.
The Brecon Beacons are so named after the town of Brecon and the ancient practice of lighting signal fires (beacons) on the mountains to warn of attacks by the English.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brecon_Beacons   (177 words)

  
 * brecon beacons * national park views, news, accommodation, attractions, activities, events
* brecon beacons * national park views, news, accommodation, attractions, activities, events
www.brecon.co.uk   (12 words)

  
 WELCOME TO THE BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK — breconbeacons.org
National Grid Transco has announced it is to hold a series of Open Farmers' Meetings across the Brecon Beacons National Park to all those affected by the proposed gas pipeline, beginning with the first meeting at the Whitehouse Country Inn in Sennybridge on Wednesday 11 January from 3.00pm onwards.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is situated in mid-Wales.
There are National Parks all over the world, designated by each nation to protect their most beautiful landscapes.
www.breconbeacons.org   (488 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons National Park - Wikitravel
The Brecon Beacons National Park is located in southern Wales, part of the United Kingdom.
The Brecon Beacons were designated as a National Park in 1957.
Stretching from Hay-on-Wye in the east to Llandeilo in the west, the park includes the Black Mountains, the Central Beacons and Fforest Fawr as well as a vast array of moorland, forests, valleys, waterfalls, lakes, caves and gorges.
wikitravel.org /en/Brecon_Beacons_National_Park   (279 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons National Park on AboutBritain.com
At the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains (not to be confused with the Black Mountain in the west), form the border between England and Wales, a border country of gentle landscapes, with easy access to the National Park.
The Brecon Beacons National Park covers over 500 square miles, from Llandeilo in the west to Hay on Wye in the east.
In the west of the Brecon Beacons is the remote Black Mountain.
www.aboutbritain.com /Articles/brecon-beacons-national-park.asp   (380 words)

  
 The Brecon Beacons National Park
The Brecon Beacons National Park has sweeping mountains, lush green open-lands and moor land interlaced with its unique history, geology, flora and fauna.
All the Wales National Parks offer splendid holiday opportunities and can be the areas to stay in and from which to visit other locations giving insight into aspects of the Welsh culture, its vast range of history and the many places of interest.
Brecon, where the cathedral dominates the town, Hay-on Wye with its special interest to the book world offers a town piled with book shops where almost any subject or second hand book is available.
www.walesholidays.co.uk /brecon.html   (317 words)

  
 Horse Riding - Brecon Beacons
Based in The Brecon Beacons National Park, Dark Horse Media is a video company offering quality broadcast - standard programmes on VHS and DVD at an affordable cost.
Filmed on location during the Welsh TREC championships in the Brecon Beacons.
If you are visiting The Brecon Beacons, don't miss a trip to Llwynon saddlery.
www.horseridingbreconbeacons.com /related_businesses   (172 words)

  
 Brecon Mountain Rescue Team - Brecon Beacons Mountain Search & Rescue Team based in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Assisting Climbers, walkers and the general public in south and mid Wales.
We operate principally in mid Wales, working from the Brecon Beacons National Park north to Plynlimon, from the Welsh borderland westward, through mid Wales, to the Ceredigion coast.
Brecon Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donation.
Click here for more information about the operation of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.
www.breconmrt.org   (244 words)

  
 Bunkhouse, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
At the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with loads of outdoor activities right on our doorstep, Canal Barn Bunkhouse is the perfect location for groups seeking a break with a difference in this beautiful part of Wales.
While Brecon town has a range of pubs, restaurants, takeaways and entertainments (leisure center, cinema, theatre, museums, etc) to satisfy most tastes and pockets, and all within safe walking distance of the Bunkhouse.
Nestling between the river Usk and the Canal, the Bunkhouse has a superb setting and is near to Brecon town centre.
bunkhouse-brecon-beacons-wales.co.uk   (215 words)

  
 Brecon Beacons Accommodation Derwen-Deg
What better place to explore this fascinating and unspoilt area of Mid-Wales, being within the Brecon Beacons National Park we benefit from the wonderful scenery and quiet country life associated with the area.
The Brecon Beacons Offer a rich Diversity in waterways for kayak and canoe enthusiasts, from the fast flowing white water of the River Usk to the tranquil calms of Llangorse Lake and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
We are situated 10 miles west of the market town of Brecon in a small pretty country village known as Trecastle.
www.walestouristsonline.co.uk /midwales/guesthouse/DerwenDeg.htm   (368 words)

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