The Brecon Beacons National Park and Waterfalls Hiking Weekend
9 May 2025 – 11 May 2025 @ All Day
Back on Track goes to Wales for a stunning hiking weekend in the Brecon Beacons and famous Waterfalls!
A weekend away in the Brecon Beacons National Park, where we will spend a day walking an iconic classic walking route through spectacular scenery climbing the highest mountains in Southern Britain – including the famous peak of Pen Y Fan. The second day will be spent on a more sedate walk taking in some equally beautiful but less demanding terrain visiting the famous Brecon Waterfalls.
Summary of Brecon Beacons Weekend Itinerary:
Friday 9th May: will be a travel day, with a chance to meet and settle into our accommodation in/near Brecon for the weekend. There will dinner** available plus a briefing and preparation for the following days walks
Saturday 10th May – A short drive to the Northern Pen Y Fan car park before stepping out on an amazing Mountain Ridge Walk. We will climb Corn Du before traversing onto Pen Y Fan, then a relatively steep drop and then climb on the sister peak of Cribyn before an easier climb up onto the final peak of the day Fan Y Big. It is then a gentle descent back down a ridge to the awaiting cars. The walk is approximately 22km/14 miles and takes 6-7 hours and involves a 1000m of ascent over the 4 peaks.
Sunday 11th May – An approximate 30 minute drive to start of what will be a less strenuous day but amazing in a different way. This is described as an energetic but easy walk over relatively flat ground completing the famous Four Falls walk visiting a number of the famous Brecon Beacons Waterfalls. We will start / finish at at Cwm Porth car park, deep in waterfall country, where will then walk for approximately 3 hours / 9km/6 miles much of it along amazing river Mellte valley after which we will regroup at a local cafe for refreshments before heading home soon after lunchtime.
Difficulty – Challenging.
Day 1 is strenuous but is not technically difficult and will be following some well maintained and popular paths. Though there is a significant ascent and descent on day. Whilst you will need to be fit enough to spend a full day in the hills maintaining a reasonable walking pace, there will be plenty of stops and it should be within ability of someone who maintains a regular level of activity.
Day 2 will be an easier hiking day on much flatter terrains. Please contact Simone or Martin if you would like to discuss this further.
Accommodation
Please book your own accommodation for this trip. We would be happy to provide a list of recommended hotels/guest houses.
Group meet ups will be in or around the Wellington Hotel in Brecon.
What to bring: – you will need suitable clothing, waterproofs and footwear for two days in the open Brecon Beacon hills and moorlands in relatively rough terrain with the potential for rain and no shelter. (a kit list will be sent nearer the time) You will also need to bring money to cover refreshments, meals, parking and sundries not covered in the event fee. (see costs below)
Refreshments & Facilities:
Day 1: There are no facilities available for the whole day so you will need to be self sufficient.
Day 2: Facilities are available at the start and finish of the walk.
Hiking Guides: Martin David, Mountain leader, will be supported by Simone Dill, Lowland leader, both fully qualified, insured, and First Aid certified
Fees & Payments:
£115 per person
Fee includes: 2 days of guided hikes, 2 fully qualified and insured hiking guides, First aid qualified
Travel, food, accommodation and car parking fees is not included. Please note that whilst Travel is not included in the cost we will however do our best to help coordinate Car Sharing to keep the cost down.
Cancellation policy :
Full refund given if cancelled within 6 weeks, before the 28th March . 50% refund given up to 3 weeks, 18th April. After this date, unfortunatley we cannot refund the event fee.
You can however transfer your place to someone else.