The Mountains and Escarpments of the Brecon Beacons National Park 2 DAY WEEKEND

We're off to the Brecon Beacons National park to show you the best of this mountain range

This is one of three trips we organise to very different areas of this fabulous mountain range. This one to the central Brecons takes in both the most popular and on the second day arguably the most undiscovered walk in this National Park.

Our guide Graham knows his area very well having spent 4 years living close by and he's done the main hike on this trip over 31 times.

We’ll spend the first day hiking over the mountains that surround the Neuadd reservoir. Our second day is saved for the beautiful Llangattock Escarpment set behind our hostel. We'll also have dinner in the gorgeous setting of our remote converted barn - the only 5 star rated hostel in the UK with ensuite rooms.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2 gorgeous and contrasting hikes high in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Stay in a lovely converted stone barn eco hostel - awarded the Greenest hostel in the UK status in 2013
• A fully catered trip - you can leave your purse/wallet at home
• A closer trip than usual - only about 3 hours driving from London
• Hike the iconic Brecons Horseshoe
• Enjoy gorgeous scenery passing along the Llangattock Escarpment
• Smaller trip than usual, 30 attendees

WEEKEND DESCRIPTION

The Horseshoe walk is the most popular in the Brecon Beacons and it's easy to see why with staggering views as it takes in 3 mountain peaks. Having hiked the entire National Park extensively, it's the guide's personal favourite. It's fairly tough but offers breath taking views over the flat land to the North and back into the Brecon Beacons mountain range and on a clear day you can even see the sea and Gower Peninsula.

We are staying in one of the only 5 star hostels in the UK - a converted stone barn remote in the Brecon Beacons. With an ultra low carbon footprint, this eco hostel has been awarded the Greenest hostel in the UK status in 2013. To fully enjoy our rural mountainous setting and so that everyone can get to know each other, we will be enjoying a group meal in the evening.

On the last day we hike from the hostel along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal and then up to the escarpment of Llangattock with far reaching views. For convenience we hike straight from the hostel with no driving and finish early afternoon so we can get back home at a good time.

ITINERARY

Friday

Head over to the hostel which we have hired exclusively for our group.

Saturday

Hike: The Brecon Horseshoe
Distance: 9 miles (14km)
Grading: Challenging, one steep climb at the start, a good level of fitness required (we are taking in 3 mountain peaks)
Ascent: 600m
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

The walk takes in the highest mountain in South Wales - Pen Y Fan (886m) as well as the mountain peaks of Corn Du and Cribyn. It’s a dramatic, raw and rugged landscape dotted with occasional reservoirs and set above valleys and rivers, made even more exhilarating by the ridge top walks and far stretching views.

After the hike we return to our barn hostel for dinner

Sunday

Hike: The Great Escarpment & the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Distance: Approx 6/7 miles (10km)
Grading: Intermediate, one main hill to climb
Ascent: 270m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours

Today we finish with a delightful hike from the hostel, taking us up to the escarpment of Llangattock with far reaching views. For convenience we hike straight from the hostel with no driving and finish early afternoon so we can get back home at a good time.

COST & PAYMENT

£159. Click “Attend” to pay the £20 deposit by PayPal. The remainder is due by bank transfer before Sunday 11th May, we’ll email payment details 1 week before.

Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ

TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME

The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts

The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.

FOOD

Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Saturday night is also provided. You will need money for drinks for the trip.

Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.

For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.

After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!

Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 2 nights in hostel accommodation (6 bedded single gender rooms)
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Packed lunches on Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection

THE PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Drinks and personal expenses

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS

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