A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail.
Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 407 metres
Route grade: 45 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 4h to 6h 30m
Starting point: YHA Brecon Beacons
Grid reference: SN 973 225
What3Words: ///mild.intrigued.simulates
End point: Circular, to YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales
Type of walk: Countryside, Valley
National Parks & National Landscapes: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Trails and Ways: Taff Trail
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Pub/s
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL12) Brecon Beacons National Park / Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog