Bannau Brycheiniog, or as it was previously known the Brecon Beacons, has some of the most picturesque walking trails in the UK.
If you enjoy the outdoors and like going for walks, you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
From the beautiful four waterfalls to Pen y Fan and everywhere in between there are so many incredible trails to enjoy.
It can sometimes be hard to choose which walk to do. But don't worry, outdoor specialists AllTrails has you covered.
AllTrails is one of the most trusted and used outdoor platforms/apps in the world.
With more than 400,000 curated trails worldwide, 50 million explorers and over 1207 million kilometres logged through the app, they really know their stuff.
Using their expertise and feedback from their followers, they have come up with the top five rated walks in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
The best walks in the Brecon Beacons
Cwm Porth to Four Waterfalls Trail (Ystradfellte, Powys)
Epic capture of Sgwd yr Eira waterfall,part of the #BreconBeacons four waterfalls trail. Taken by Mr G https://t.co/FfJ58FwQbK #FindYourEpic pic.twitter.com/2klvPKTmgo
— Visit Brecon Beacons 🏴 (@VisitBeacons) May 22, 2017
Duration: 2hr 24m
Distance: 8km
Difficulty: Moderate
Descibing the walk, AllTrails says: "A breathtaking circular route in Brecon Beacons National Park that visits Porth yr Ogof, Afon Melte, Sgwd Uchaf Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn, and Sgwd yr Eira."
The Cwm Llwch Horseshoe (Brecon, Powys)
As we start to move into autumn after a busy few summer months, keep a look out for the changing colours all around you. If you are looking for an autumnal walk with spectacular views, why not try the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk starting from Cwm Gwdi https://t.co/f2Pn6ehNDe pic.twitter.com/JH81Peutkm
— NT Brecon Beacons (@NTBreconbeacons) September 2, 2019
Duration: 4h 22m
Distance: 11.1km
Difficulty: Hard
Talking about the trails highlights, the AllTrails experts said: "A circular trail with captivating views of the north face's sheer cliffs, the deep cwms, and the green-carpeted mountains revealing the old red sandstone beneath."
Dragons Back Circular (Crickhowell, Powys)
Duration: 4h 54m
Distance: 11.6km
Difficulty: Hard
AllTrails said: "Trail through the farmlands, before climbing to the summits of Pen Trumua, Waun Fach, and Pen y Manllywn where you can take in the sweeping views."
Pen y Fan and Corn Du (Brecon, Powys)
Duration: 2hr 49m
Distance: 6.3km
Difficulty: Hard
Describing the Pen y Fan walk, AllTrails said: "Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales, with unrivalled views of the beautiful Welsh countryside in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons)."
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Sugar Loaf and Myhydd Llanwernarth Circular (Brecon, Beacons)
Duration: 6.9km
Distance: 2hr 30m
Difficulty: Moderate
The AllTrails description reads: "Explore this 6.9-km circular trail near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
"Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 32 min to complete.
"This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
"The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead."
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