The park covers an area of over 520 square miles and contains a diverse range of habitats for wildlife and plants, including grassland, woodland, heathland, bogs, and streams. Pen y Fan is amongst the most popular destinations for walkers and at 886 meters is the highest peak in the park. Or for a less strenuous option walk alongside the tranquil waters of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
The Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is a stunning upland area situated in the heart of Southern Wales. This mountainous landscape has everything from mountain peaks to rolling hills and is known for its rugged beauty. The Brecon Beacons are genuinely a must-see attraction for any visitor to Wales.
Some of the most famous landmarks within the park include Pen y Fan, the highest point of Bannau Brycheiniog and the stunning Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall. The Pontsticill Reservoir is also located within the park and offers fishing opportunities and miles of lovely walking routes around its shores.
The park officially changed it's name to the Welsh, Bannau Brycheiniog on 17th April 2023, it was previously known as The Brecon Beacons National Park.
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This means that there are lots of opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, mountain biking and even caving. The park is home to four of Britain's most extensive limestone cave systems, and several operators offer introductory experiences. Caving can be dangerous, so you should always follow an experienced leader. Dan-yr-Ogof is a unique walk-through underground experience if you're less adventurous.
Top Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Attractions
There are some unique wildlife watching opportunities within the park - keep an eye out for red kites at the Llanddeusant Feeding Station. The park also has several interesting historical sites, including the imposing 13th-century Castell Carreg Cennen.
There are lots of places to eat and drink around the park, so there are plenty of options for refreshment after a busy day of exploring! One of our favourites is The Plough near Llandeilo, which offers excellent food in its modern restaurant. There are many different walks that you can do in the Bannau Brycheiniog, and the area is very popular with walkers; it is easily accessible from the capital city, Cardiff.
Just south of the Park are the Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones a memorial to the Minister of Health from 1945 to 1951 who was the chief campaigner and founding father of the National Health Service.
9 Best Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park Campsites
Best campsites in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Glanusk Caravan Park is in a secluded part of the Glanusk estate and is perfectly private. Relax on all-weather pitches with the option of electricity in an area that's surrounded by nature. The site reaches out towards the river's banks, where the peaceful waters are ideal for salmon and trout fishing.
Pandy Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a level, luscious green site, scattered with impressive mature trees, located at the western boundary of the River Honddu. Visitors to the site are treated to the majestic Skirrid, which greets all early risers with its imposing presence. Abergavenny is a treat for all newcomers with its ancient castle being a particular highlight and a food festival that takes place in September. Please note, a railway line runs adjacent to the site and main line trains do run through the night. On occasions steam trains pass and cause great interest. The site has 50 grass/hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
This high quality park is on the edge of Pencelli village. Set in the grounds of an old castle amidst the Brecon scenery, the park has both atmosphere and character. It offers excellent facilities in peaceful, rural tranquillity. The owners, Liz and Gerwyn Rees, have retained the country charm but have added an all-embracing range of spacious, heated, luxury facilities, attractively enhanced by potted plants etc. There are three touring fields housing 80 pitches, half with electricity (16A). The Orchard has some fully serviced pitches with hardstanding, amongst shrubs, fruit trees and a stone cider mill. The Oaks taking a mix of motorhomes, caravans and tents, and the Meadow for tents only (with boot and bike wash) are bordered by majestic trees and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Anchorage Caravan Park is a high standard family run site, centrally situated for touring much of Mid and South Wales, especially the Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains. The South facing sunny site has magnificent views of the North Scarp of the nearby Black Mountains which belying their name are grass, bracken and heather covered, and change colour with the light and weather conditions constantly. We are within easy reach of the beautiful countryside from majestic mountains to waterfalls, castles, and historic monuments.
Brecon Beacons Caravan and Motorhome Club site is in a picturesque setting with with a few pitches having super views towards the Brecon Beacons. Originally farmland near the Brecon bypass, there are now three level, hedged and neatly mown areas with tarmac roads bounded by a mixture of hardwood trees and shrubs. These fields provide for 149 touring units of all types with hardstanding on 106 pitches with electricity points (10/16 amp) and 54 multi-serviced pitches with gravel hardstandings, and also 10 tent pitches. In a sloping field leading down to a stream is an extensive dog walk on one side of the Brynich Brook, on the other bank is an adventure play area. The stream is shallow and an added attraction along with the play equipment plus there is a large recreation field for ball games. The site also provides a caravan/motorhome storage compound.
Renovated from a former railway station, Aberbran Caravan and Motorhome Club site is just the thing if you are looking for a hidden gem, no nonsense, simple and relaxing holiday. The site provides facilities for those with a passion for walking and bird watching as the site is ideally located within the Brecon Beacons and its famous National Park. The Park has its own Mountain Centre, where visitors collect information, leaflets and walks. An exhibition and a small cafe is on hand that includes an outside terrace with stunning views to admire. The site has just 22 mainly grass pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Apart from the attractions of south or mid-Wales for a stay, this sheltered, family-run park could also double as a useful transit stop close to the main holiday route for those travelling to Pembrokeshire. In a natural setting, up to 88 touring units are accommodated in one fairly flat, tapering, five-acre grass field edged by mature trees and a stream. Pitches are numbered and generously spaced around the perimeter and on either side of a central, hedged spine at the wider end, with 46 electrical hook-ups (10A) and one hardstanding. Backpackers have a small, separate area.
Black Mountain View is just 1½ miles from the popular border town of Hay-on-Wye. The site is situated in the beautiful Wye Valley on the Powys/ Herefordshire border. From here, you can take the short walk to The Offa’s Dyke Path, fish on the River Wye or simply take in the breathtaking views of the Black Mountains. The area is an excellent destination for walking the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Pont Kemys is an attractive, peaceful touring park neatly arranged on the banks of the River Usk, only four miles from the town of the same name. There are 65 touring pitches, both on grass and with hardstanding, arranged around the perimeter of the park and within the central area. All have 16A electric hook-ups and TV connections. An adult only area provides 21 fully serviced pitches and a separate area is dedicated to tents. This is a quiet site with few amenities. Reception contains a small shop selling basic provisions, plus gas and camping supplies. The Chainbridge pub and a bar/restaurant at the local golf club are within walking distance.
