Andy’s top three Brecon days out for casual visitors
- Waterfall Country – Less than an hour away from Cardiff, the tumbling waters of this area offer an easier and more relaxing walk through the countryside.
- Pen y Fan – Popular with Duke of Edinburgh backpackers and casual climbers alike, this is one of the most well-known peaks in South Wales.
- Dan y Ogof caves – This 17km stretch of cave system is sure to be a fascinating spectacle for both young and old, if a little dark!
For more experienced walkers
- Sarn Helen Roman Road – Near to the waterfalls of Ystradfellte, this meandering route based on ancient infrastructure offers more of a challenge than Waterfall Country.
- Fan Frynych – At 629m, this is the northernmost peak of the Fforest Fawr district of the Brecon Beacons, and is sure to leave you with some calf burn.
- Carmarthen Fan Walk – A rather vast 12-mile trail that encircles two scenic lakes from a height, this walk is another that no doubt provides some breath-taking views.
Top tips for Andy’s Waterfall tours
- Walking boots are advised. It can be cold in the valleys and under tree cover even in good weather so warm layers and waterproofs are essential.
- You will need a packed lunch.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome!
Wales Outdoors event calendar
Parents and Kids Four Waterfalls Walk – November 1st
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 2nd
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 3rd
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls – November 6th
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls – November 9th
A Circuit of Sugar Loaf (Sold Out) – November 10th
Autumn Wye Valley Walk (Sold Out) – November 16th
Welsh Limestone Country Walk – November 20th
Welsh Limestone Country Walk – November 23rd
Penarth and Cosmeston Lake Walk – November 23rd
Wales Coast Path Walk – November 24th
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 30th
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls – November 30th
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls – December 1st
Andy’s Amazing Christmas Waterfalls Walk – December 21st
For more information and to get tickets, visit Wales Outdoors on Facebook.
Less than an hour away from Cardiff, the living landscapes of Brecon’s waterfall country are becoming popular this November
Tours of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons are on offer from November through until Christmas, and tickets are selling out quickly.
The tours come in two different varieties. The first is a 10-mile guided walk of eight separate waterfalls, which provides a rich showcase of Brecon’s abundance of tumbling water. The second is a halved version, a walk covering four waterfalls which offers more time for photography. Both cost £12.50.
Taking place in the Ystradfellte area of the Brecon Beacons National Park; both walks offer a chance to walk behind a waterfall, for those who are looking for the best photo opportunities.
These tours are led by Andy Lamb, a mountain leader with over 25 years of experience coordinating guided walks in Wales.
Andy is also the owner of Wales Outdoors, a Cardiff-based company that offers a range of outdoor activities and bike hire.
Preparing for his next tour on November 2nd, Andy said, “The feedback on the tours is amazing; everyone who has been on the waterfall walks so far has really enjoyed them.”
Andy urged anyone interested in the tours to look at the reviews, as the Wales Outdoors page on Tripadvisor had only excellent reviews. He also said that the walks are for all ages.
“We get quite a wide range of ages from 20-year-olds through to 70-year-olds,” Andy continues, “the tours are a really nice way to get out and explore for all ages.”
Tickets for the guided walks of waterfall country are selling out quickly, likely due to the popularity of the region among tourists. The official Brecon Beacons National Park website reports that the Ystradfellte area gets around 300,000 visitors a year.
Wales Outdoors also offers upcoming walks of Sugar Loaf Mountain, The Autumn Wye Valley, Welsh limestone country and Cosmeston Lake to name a few.
Andy’s top three Brecon days out for casual visitors
- Waterfall Country – Less than an hour away from Cardiff, the tumbling waters of this area offer an easier and more relaxing walk through the countryside.
- Pen y Fan – Popular with Duke of Edinburgh backpackers and casual climbers alike, this is one of the most well-known peaks in South Wales.
- Dan y Ogof caves – This 17km stretch of cave system is sure to be a fascinating spectacle for both young and old, if a little dark!
For more experienced walkers
- Sarn Helen Roman Road – Near to the waterfalls of Ystradfellte, this meandering route based on ancient infrastructure offers more of a challenge than Waterfall Country.
- Fan Frynych – At 629m, this is the northernmost peak of the Fforest Fawr district of the Brecon Beacons, and is sure to leave you with some calf burn.
- Carmarthen Fan Walk – A rather vast 12-mile trail that encircles two scenic lakes from a height, this walk is another that no doubt provides some breath-taking views.
Top tips for Andy’s Waterfall tours
- Walking boots are advised. It can be cold in the valleys and under tree cover even in good weather so warm layers and waterproofs are essential.
- You will need a packed lunch.
- Well behaved dogs are welcome!
Wales Outdoors event calendar
Parents and Kids Four Waterfalls Walk – November 1st
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 2nd
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 3rd
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls – November 6th
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls – November 9th
A Circuit of Sugar Loaf (Sold Out) – November 10th
Autumn Wye Valley Walk (Sold Out) – November 16th
Welsh Limestone Country Walk – November 20th
Welsh Limestone Country Walk – November 23rd
Penarth and Cosmeston Lake Walk – November 23rd
Wales Coast Path Walk – November 24th
Andy’s Amazing Four Waterfalls (Sold Out) – November 30th
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls – November 30th
Andy’s Amazing Eight Waterfalls – December 1st
Andy’s Amazing Christmas Waterfalls Walk – December 21st
For more information and to get tickets, visit Wales Outdoors on Facebook.