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Brecon Castle – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

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Brecon Castle – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

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Brecon Castle – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

01:21

5.24km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Parking

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92 m

Biped Cycles

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The only bike shop for miles around!

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124 m

Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y Fan, which at 2,907 feet (886 m) is the highest peak in Britain south of Snowdonia, rise to the south, within hiking distance. Meanwhile, it is only a short drive to the Black Mountain in the west and the Black Mountains (not to be confused with each other) in the east.

Brecon itself is a vibrant market town on the River Usk and is the start point of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Its lively streets are full of cafes, restaurants, pubs, independent shops and host an annual jazz festival. Its magnificent cathedral is also worth a visit.

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807 m

View of the River Usk

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This is where I come with my boyfriend. He looks into my eyes here every time and tells me he loves me. So, for me, this is a special place!

....and then I wake up!

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1.02 km

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

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This is a beautiful riverside spot just five minutes walk from Brecon town centre. It is a beautiful tranquil setting with parking and nearby toilets (20p). There is a riverside walk and a small amusement arcade on site which serves refreshments. There are beautiful views of the river and the Brecon Beacons from here. Very popular with motorhomes, dog walkers and kayakers.
Parking info: Flat, tarmac municipal car park. Overnight parking is free between 1800-0800, thereafter the fee is £8 all day or £6 for up to 4hrs.

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2.49 km

Woodland Path Along the River in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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5.05 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, there are still the imposing remains of the tower left, and this is visible from many areas of the town. There is a particularly good view of it from the town bridge. Strategically sighted, overlooking the confluence of the Afon Honddu and the River Usk, it dominates this part of the town and is a reminder of the powers of the Normans when they started to build it in 1093. Originally, the castle would have had two entrances as well as a postern gate. There would have been a drawbridge over the River Usk and another over the Afon Honddu. At the time, it was built as the administrative and military headquarters of the Lordship of Brecon and as a reminder to all that they lived among one of the most powerful families of the day.

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5.24 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.23 km

422 m

366 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.86 km

738 m

401 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Brecon Castle – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

Biped Cycles

Brecon Castle

View of the River Usk

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

Woodland Path Along the River in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Brecon Castle

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