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a large body of water sitting on the side of a hill

Within the Brecon Beacons are a whole host of waterfalls, rivers, and lakes which are perfect for taking a wild swim or refreshing post hike dip in. Within this blog I have pulled together a list of what I would argue to b the best wild swim locations in the national park.

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a person swimming in the water near a waterfall

Some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the whole of the UK can be found in one small area in the Brecon Beacons. Not only are they spectacular to look at, but the vast majority have fabulous swimming holes at the base. This guide contains the best of the Brecon Beacon Waterfalls, including hidden

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an aerial view of the green hills and road in the distance with blue sky above

A guide on what to expect when hiking the Pen Y Fan Horseshoe, the most challenging route up to the highest peak in South Wales. Bannau Brycheiniog National Park | Brecon Beacon National Park | Brecon Beacons hikes | Bannau Brycheiniog hikes | South Wales hikes

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the rolling hills are covered in trees and grass

Usk Valley and Sugar Loaf, Wales (UK). - Looking east along the Usk Valley from the village of Bwlch. To the right the A40 runs around Myarth, a small wooded hill, before meeting the river again. On the horizon is the Sugar Loaf, a prominent landmark in these parts, which is above the town of Abergavenny.

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green hills and valleys under a blue sky with clouds

Wales in all its glory 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏔️ plus a sunny Pen y Fan, who’d thought? What started out as a cloudy overcast hike, later turned into 360 degree summit views of Bannau Brycheiniog 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 clearest I’ve seen it this year! 📍 Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) #hikinggirls #breconbeacons #bannaubrycheiniog #OptimumNutritionUK #mountains #penyfan #wales #hikingadventures #fanybig #clearviews #fyp #cardiff #mountainview #hikingadventures

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sheep graze on the grass in front of an old stone castle with trees around it

Carreg Cennen Castle, Wales. Carreg Cennen Castle (meaning castle (on the) rock (above the) Cennen) is a castle near the River Cennen, in the village of Trap, four miles south of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The castle is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, and its location has been described as spectacular, due to its position above a limestone precipice. It has been in a ruinous state since 1462 and is now in the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government historic environment service.

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the sun is setting over a field full of wildflowers and grass with rolling hills in the distance

The South Downs, The Peak District and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) are just 3 of the UK's National Parks. Read our guide to the full 15 (link in our bio) and don't forget to nominate for the National Park Protector Awards 2024 with @campaign4parks . Which is your favourite National Park? #Nationalparks #Breconbeacons #peakdistrict #southdowns #nature #uknationalparks

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the cover of a guide to incredible beacons national park wales

Towering peaks, rolling hills that go on for miles, waterfalls and stargazing are among the treasures of Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Wales travel | UK travel | Travel in the UK | Britain travel | Wales photography

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