Can you canoe along the River Usk?
Parts of the River Usk at certain times of the year can be canoed along. It happens because some of the landowners are prepared to ‘allow’ canoeists and kayakers ‘access’ to the river through their land. But not all the landowners are so obliging and so not all of the River Usk is open to [...]
Active Travel law could be boost for Abergavenny
The new Active Travel Bill for Wales that seeks to boost better and more sustainable travel in the country could be a big boost in Abergavenny. The town has a shortage of cycle routes and getting access to the countryside is fraught with navigating busy roads without help. The new law would be a boost [...]
Review: Panto time at Abergavenny
Yippee it’s panto time at Abergavenny with the Abergavenny Panto Company this year presenting the much loved Aladdin. The APC players have a reputation of delivering great fun and high quality productions. Again this year the songs and dance numbers were great fun and delivered excellently however first night issues was definitely at play especially [...]
Whistle Down The Wind Review
As I was walking through Abergavenny earlier in the week a couple of girls pushed a leaflet into my hand advertising a new musical at Abergavenny Borough Theatre of Whistle down the Wind. It had been a while since I last went to the theatre and as this was an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical I [...]
The Perseid meteor shower looking good for this weekend especially Sat/Sun night
This weekend sees one of the best meteor showers that we are likely to see from the Brecon Beacons. It’s the Perseids and they’re on their way back. Weather-wise – especially clouds – it looks like the sat/sun night is going to be the best option with clouds coming in during Sunday the Sunday/Monday night [...]
Brecon Beacons National Park meetings to be broadcast live
The internet can really help bring local democracy and decision making direct to the people. I often tune into relevent meetings at Westminster through Parliament TV. While the main chmaber is normally broadcast on Sky the really informative stuff is done at select committee levels. These are broadcast – or web cast – live over [...]
Pen Y Fan via Corn Du
One of the most popular mountains in the Brecon Beacons for climbing, this Pen Y Fan walk will take you up one of the easiest routes to the summit. It’s a 4.5 mile moderate level hike that will offer great views from the Brecon Beacons highest peak. It’s not a walk to do if you want to get away [...]
Fan Alt Hike
This moderate to strenuous 13 mile walk takes you along a couple of ridges with views overlooking a number of the local reservoirs. There are a couple of quite steep climbs to look out for but once you have made the ridges it’s pretty easy going.
Cwn Crew Hike
This 6 mile easy to moderate level walk provides an opportunity to explore a quieter part of the Brecon Beacons during the peak tourist period. The walk takes you alongside a number of small waterfalls as you follow the streams. Some great views overlooking the reservoirs once you’ve reached the ridge.
Fan Frynych Hike
This moderate level 12.5 mile hike will take you along the Roman road and to the peak of Fan Frynch in the Fforest Fawr. The peak is marked with a trig point from where you can take in views over the Craig Cerrig-gleisiad. It’s a good hike through a national nature reserve with its rare plants including arctic-alpines [...]
The Waterfalls Walk at Brecon Beacons
Always a popular walk especially following rain when the waterfalls are at their best. This 10 mile walk is moderate in scale. The paths along the valley to the waterfalls are well maintained and easy – if steep in places – to walk. The returning walk is along the top of the ridge and can [...]
The Black Mountain Walk – (Fan Brycheiniog)
Enjoy this moderate ridge top walk and take in stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and its valleys. The walk is 11 km with some steep sections but the effort is worth it once you get to the top of the ridge. Images of Fan Brycheiniog:
Help bring wild camping to Wales, send our letter to the Welsh Assembly
Wales is a great place to visit if you want to get away from it all. There’s national parks and long distance walks to enjoy and explore. Wales has some of the best scenic views in the UK and attracts millions of visitors each year who enjoy the peace and tranquillity. For those who want to really explore [...]
5 things to do in the rain in the Brecon Beacons
It seems that it’s never going to stop raining in the Brecon Beacons. It may be flaming June buit there’s no evidence that the Sun is going to come out and shine. But all is not lost because there is such a variety of things to see and do in and around the Brecon Beacons [...]
Wild Camping in the Brecon Beacons
It may be a June bank holiday and it may be pouring with rain outside but as we head to the peak of the holiday season in the Brecon Beacons the thought of wild camping comes to mind. Getting out onto the mountains and hills for a couple of days and nights away from the hustle and [...]
Deli Delicious could be a good place for picnic hampers
On my usual wander around town today – it’s market day and always busy in Abergavenny – I popped into the Deli Delicous shop for a quick take away. There’s always something interesting on offer in the great little shop. Last week I opted for the bison burger and today it was a really tasty wild boar hotdog with apple sauce. [...]
A break in the weather could be good for a bluebell walk
The early May bank holiday promises to be reasonably dry. Which makes a change from the last couple of weeks which has seen almost non-stop rain falling from the heavens. With this break in the weather it may be a good time to get out for a walk and see the bluebells which are coming [...]
Beacons Bus starts 1st June 2012
The Beacons Bus service starts this year on 1st June and continues until 30th September which is good news if you want to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park on public transport – on a Sunday. The best thing about the Beacons Bus services is that some of the buses have bike trailers so you [...]
The hills of Abergavenny alive with the sound of music
I can not believe what I’ve been missing by not going to the Abergavenny Amateur Operatics and Dramatics Society’s (AAODS) productions. Visiting the pantomime was always top of my list for local live shows at the Abergavenny Borough Theatre but the AAODS was always a to do. But that changed tonight. The AAODS production at [...]
Brecon Beacons aims for Dark Skies status
There’s not many places left in the UK where you can see the night sky in all it’s glory. One of those few places though is the Brecon Beacons. But even here light pollution is beginning to encroach on the park especially to the east and south where the major conurbations are found. A bit [...]
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