Lockdown has offered a chance to catch up with some of the maintenance, which is hard to do when guests are coming and going. Room 1 has had a facelift, with some extra sockets, hiding radiator pipes under the floor, also extra insulation under the floor, and a sand, stain and seal. Jon has also…
Brecon to the summit of Cribyn and back. 20km, 800m of ascent. 5-6 hours. Can be made much shorter by starting from layby just below Bailea farm. This would make it a 10 km half-day walk. This is a long walk for the longer spring days, best done in clear weather so you can enjoy…
Fan Frynych – An easy walk (depending on the weather) with quiet tracks and fabulous views. Distance is 8km, with an elevation gain of around 300m. Allow about 2 hours for the walk. The walk starts off on stony tracks, climbs on grass, then there is a stretch along an exposed but flattish ridge which…
Although the days are short, and you will need some decent clothing and footwear, winter walks can be the most scenic. The light is often more varied, with low sun, misty valleys, sparkling water and changing foliage. There are many lower level walks, if it is too cold and windy to head onto the high…
Pen y Fan gets very busy in August, as it is famous for being the highest peak in South Wales, but the Carmarthen Beacons are only half an hours drive from us, and probably get about 10% of the foot traffic. We can lend you a map and show you some of the paths less…
Our beautiful mountains will still be here for you when it is safe for us all to start travelling again, but until national and local government travel advice changes, we will be closed as a tourism business. Meanwhile we wish everyone love and friendship, stay safe and protect yourselves and others by following the advice…
Happy to report that March has so far been cold, mainly dry and has a very fetching sprinkling of snow on the higher ground.
We have had a few anxious enquiries from our regular guests, regarding how we were affected by storm Dennis, so here is an update from Monday 17th February 2020. This was the view from the Usk bridge Sunday morning when the levels had dropped about 50cm from the highest reading overnight, but luckily the embankments…
Winter walks can be the best for photos. These were taken on a chilly November evening from the Crug, an iron-age hill fort just behind Brecon which makes a perfect short hike.
Now the weather has cooled down a bit, it is perfect for trail running. We have plenty of tracks, hills, and fresh air, the perfect antidote to work!