Beacons Way (Brecon)
A 99-mile long distance footpath which travels through the Brecon Beacons National Park from Abergavenny in the east to Llangadog in the west. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 301 141
Distance: 99 miles (159 km)
Time: 50–60 hours
Duration: 6–10 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL12 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Western Area
OL13 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Eastern Area
186 Llandeilo and Brechfa Forest / Fforest Brechfa
Summary
The Beacons Way is a linear route which runs for 99 miles east to west through the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. The route passes many of the most important landmarks and mountain peaks in the Beacons and Black Mountain / Black Mountains ranges. It also includes visits to many of the towns in the park as well as visiting popular attractions such as Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo at the western end of the path. It is a great route deserving of National Trail status.