Things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales: The Best Outdoor Activities

Opened in 1812, this major waterway runs 42 miles from Brecon to Newport, Gwent, where the first 33 miles are navigable.

An exciting Adventure Activity Company based in the Heart of the Brecon Beacons delivering a wide range of activities such as Abseiling, Bushcraft, Climbing, Caving, Gorgewalking and more.

Award Winning Providers of Outdoor Activities, Hawk Adventures have been providing exciting and enjoyable Adventure Activities and Team Building events since 1990. Based on our values of Quality, Safety and Enjoyment, we ensure that from booking to waving good-bye, every Hawk Adventure is a good one. We have a wide range of Outdoor Activities available to groups of all sizes, all tailored to meet your needs. Whether you are looking for an Adventurous day out, fun Corporate Events or challenging Team Building event, we have something for everyone. We provide quality Adventure Activities all across South Wales, from mountains to coast. Based from our outdoor activity centre in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, we deliver Activities including Caving, Climbing, Gorge Walking, Team Events and much more. Contact us to find out more about what Adventures lay in store for you.

Trail riding on beautiful Welsh cobs across the Brecon Beacons and beyond. We offer day rides, short breaks and longer trail riding breaks across Wales.

Come to our private wharf at Llangattock and hire a luxury electric boat to explore the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Pack a picnic or enjoy lunch at one of the canalside pubs. You can even bring your dog along for the cruise! A perfect day out if you... - like to take your children on an adventure - enjoy relaxing with friends - would like to bring your dog with you - are keen to try a new activity - enjoy watching wildlife - want to explore the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Boats are available for hire from March to November. Advance booking recommended.

A Small but well equipped passionate bike shop and hire facility in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Offering repairs - spares and Servicing as well as Trail information. There is a Cafe and village shop next door to stock up. At the end of your ride there is a bike wash at the village hall as well as wet room changing, toilet and showers. Amazing mountain biking and trails for all abilities.

Brecon Beacons Tours provides sightseeing tours, and walking tours in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Our tours start from Abergavenny station or, by arrangement, from your accommodation in the National Park. It is possible to do our tours as a day trip from several UK cities including Cardiff and London. We can also offer bespoke private tours, linear walks using your vehicle, geological tours, and once a year an all Wales tour. Brecon Beacons Tours is based within the National Park, and is run by James Cresswell. He is Geoscientist (M.Sc.) and Mountain Leader with 10+ years of experience guiding trips all around the world. His family has lived in the Brecon Beacons for generations and he is an accredited ambassador to the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Fforest Fawr Geopark and the Brecon Beacons International Dark Skies Reserve.

Walks with animals and other great days out as seen on BBC Countryfile. Experience days and adventures within small groups in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Activities include: Piggy Walks with a Pig-Nic, Walk a Mini Donkey, Dinky Donkey Games and a Sheepdog morning. All activities focus on high interaction and are within small groups with engaging knowledgeable trainers. Individuals can book for dates on our website, but private tours are possible for group sizes ranging from very small to larger groups by special arrangement, dependent on the seasonal nature of some of the experiences. Bespoke trips in the Brecon Beacons National Park can be arranged - personal recommendations for everything concerning your trip, just contact us to ask. With all bookings, a related good cause also benefits so you can have a good day out while doing good! All are outdoors and we take every precaution to keep you safe while having a good time.

A small but very active gliding club, 970 feet above sea level in the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons. With soarable conditions on most days, our average flight times are amongst the longest in the UK. Anyone is welcome to come and watch and we also offer air experience flights with one of our experienced instructors in a two sear glider. But please book in advance.