Guidebook to 45 circular day walks in Wales’ Brecon Beacons National Park. Exploring areas including Fforest Fawr, the Black Mountains and Waterfall Country, these walks cover both mountain and valley routes and visit classic ridges, dramatic waterfalls, wooded gorges and upland valleys. Cicerone says: Guidebook to 45 graded circular walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park, perfect for those wishing to discover the diversity of the region, away from the crowds. The routes range from 4 to 24km and cover the north-eastern, eastern and south-western valleys and ridges, Fforest Fawr, Waterfall Country, the Black Mountain (Mynydd Du) and the Black Mountains (y Mynyddoedd Duon). Designed to include all the interesting facts an expert park ranger would provide, the guide contains a wealth of information about local geology, botany, archaeology, history, mythology, industrial heritage and environmental issues. Clear route description is illustrated with 1:50,000 OS Landranger mapping, summary statistics are provided for each walk and handy tables make it easy to compare routes or choose according to points of interest. A useful Welsh-English glossary is also included to help you make sense of local place-names. A remarkably varied landscape, the Brecon Beacons National Park showcases some of the best scenery in Wales. The walks take in mountain peaks and ridges, waterfalls, wooded river gorges and remote upland valleys, with highlights including Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales, and the spectacular Sgwd Gwladus (White Lady Falls), Sgwd yr Eira and Sgwd Clun-gwyn waterfalls. Picturesque market towns on the edges of the park, such as Llandovery, Brecon, Crickhowell and Abergavenny, are also great places to explore and ideal bases for a walking holiday. Our Verdict For nearly 50 years Cicerone have been producing guidebooks on recognised treks, regions, areas and general tips for hikers. We have used them countless times and they’ve always provided excellent insight and knowledge that you only get through experience, giving you the edge to make your trip a success and more enjoyable too. If you’re a gram counter you can easily remove sections of the book to take with you making your own ultra-lightweight guidebook with only the essential sections that you require. – Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear Features Seasons: The Park has something special to offer in all seasons from the high summits covered in snow to the autumn colours of the wooded valleys. Centres: The towns of Llandovery, Brecon, Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Hay-on-Wye provide excellent bases from which to explore the national park. Difficulty:The 45 routes cater for all abilities and weather conditions. Low-level valley routes are alternatives to the high peaks and ridges of the central Brecon Beacons. The Waterfall Country offers good options in poor weather and there are a variety of different length walks. Must See: Mynydd Du, Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains and Waterfall Country; Pen y Fan; Sgwd Gwladus waterfall (White Lady Falls); Llanthony Priory; fascinating geological features; historical sites; industrial heritage; plants and wildlife Specifications Weight: 294g Edition: Third Number of pages: 256 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm Published: 27 April 2022 Reprinted: 4 May 2022 Author: Andrew Davies & David Whittaker Contents Introduction Geology of the Brecon Beacons Changing woodland Human impact Birdlife Getting to and staying in the national park A solitary guided walk? Using this guide1 North-eastern valleys and ridgesWalk 1 Corn Du and Pen y Fan via Cwm LlwchWalk 2 Pen y Fan via Cwm SereWalk 3 Cribyn via Cwm SereWalk 4 Cwm Sere ridge ascending Cribyn and Pen y FanWalk 5 Cribyn via Cwm CynwynWalk 6 Fan y Bg via Cwm CynwynWalk 7 Cwm Cynwyn ridge ascending Fan y Bg and CribynWalk 8 Fan y Bg via Cwm OergwmWalk 9 Cwm Oergwm and Gist WenWalk 10 Cwm Oergwm ridge ascending Fan y BgWalk 11

Guidebook to 45 circular day walks in Wales’ Brecon Beacons National Park. Exploring areas including Fforest Fawr, the Black Mountains and Waterfall Country, these walks cover both mountain and valley routes and visit cl