The most beautiful natural sites to discover Brecon Beacons

Many extraction quarries were dug here, following the opening of the Brecon Canal, which allowed limestone to be transported to neighbouring towns. It was widely used for the construction of ovens as well as for bleaching house facades. The limestone also provides a very rich soil, a wide variety of plants flourish on this cliff, now considered of scientific interest and integrated into a nature reserve.

On the walking side, the most popular climbs of the Brecon Beacons are those of the highest point Pen-y-Fan (886 metres) and its neighbour Corn Du. A two to three kilometre trail links the two peaks from Pont-ar-Daf, less than a kilometre from the pub Storey Arms on the A470, between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil. If needed, you can find a map with the detailed itinerary and much more information (such as alternative routes...) at the tourist office in Brecon. From the summit, very accessible, you have a very nice view!

This centre, run by forest rangers, distributes information about hiking and the surrounding nature. There is a corner reserved for reading brochures and books made available free of charge. If you do not find what you are looking for, do not hesitate to ask for advice. The cafeteria - run by a chef who worked at the Eiffel Tower restaurant in Paris - offers local dishes such as "Pen-Y-Fan Pasty" or "Beacon Bake".