Coarse Fishing
Enjoy FREE COARSE FISHING on our own farm when you book a stay with us.
Good catches of Carp, Roach, Bream and Perch - best fish caught 12lb Carp - others up to 2lb.
Dark Skies
Did you know that the Brecon Beacons has some of the darkest night skies in the country? Here, you can experience the awe-inspiring view of the Milky Way amongst other wonders of the night sky. The whole of the National Park has been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve. Pick up a copy of a Visitor Guide to learn about the top ten sites to stargaze, useful tips on how to spot some of the incredible 3000 stars you can see from the National Park...
Waterfalls
Brimming with life and wreathed in legend, the waterfalls and rapids in our National Park add an exciting, picturesque and thoroughly romantic touch to our woodlands and hillsides.One part of our Park, at the head of the Vale of Neath, has so many wonderful waterfalls that we call it Waterfall Country.
However you choose to enjoy our falls, please help us to preserve them by taking care, sticking to the paths and following the Countryside Code.
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Hugely popular in the area with a fantastic route along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath being a favourite. Brecon also marks the start of the Taff Trail which is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles (89 km) between Brecon and Cardiff Bay. The Brecon Beacons are famous for its mountain bike routes - with green routes for beginners all the way to 'killer' black routes!
Riding & Trekking
The Brecon Beacons is a perfect place for horse lovers. There are over 600 miles of bridle paths and tracks. The spectacular scenery and wealth of wildlife create some of the best riding in Europe. There are thousands of acres of hills, moors and fields, criss-crossed by ancient tracks and lanes. You can ride all day, sharing the views with the soaring buzzards. Riding and trekking centres are working together to offer top quality trekking, short rides and pony trekking.
Golf
Right on your doorstep is the wonderful championship course at Cradoc where PGA professional Richard Davies always offers a warm welcome - click on 'read more' below to find out more... There are other lovely courses in the area at Builth and Llandrindod Wells and a nine hole course in Brecon. Ryder Cup host Celtic Manor, historic St Pierre and the Vale of Glamorgan Golf complex are only 50 minutes away.
Gorge Walking
Gorge Walking Wales provides the best gorge walking that Wales and the Brecon Beacons has to offer. Gorge Walking Wales runs gorge walking on 3 different rivers to give you all the adventure and excitement that you can manage. We have gorge walks to suit all ages and abilities, so whether you want just a fun filled exciting day or something a bit more extreme then Gorge Walking Wales is the place to find the gorge walk to suit you.
Watersports
The area offers an array range of options for paddlesports, from the tranquillity of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and Llangorse Lake to extreme kayaking over jaw-dropping waterfalls. You can have fun paddling a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, raft or even making and paddling your own coracle! With waters graded from from Grade 1 (easy) up to Grade 6 (extremely hard), there really is something for everyone!
Places to Visit
The area is a treasure trove of historical sites with over a dozen castles to visit - Carreg Cennen at Trapp (pictured) is definitely worth a visit! More locally, there is a castle in Brecon and at Bronllys, Crickhowell, Cyfarthfa nr Merthyr, Hay on Wye, Llandovery and Tretower. Trips to Big Pit in Blaenavon, Dan yr Ogof Showcaves, or a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway are a must...
Events, Festivals and Shows
There are Agricultural shows a plenty to enjoy during the summer months with the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells being the jewel in the crown. The hugely popular Green Man Music Festival is held at Glanusk near Crickhowell and other festivals include the world famous Hay Literature Festival, which is only 20 minutes down the road. June sees the WAAT4 Challenge - a prestigious navigation event in the Beacons that teams in which from all over the UK take part every year.
There's lots more to do in the area...
The links provided in the table below are not managed by Cefncoedbach, and therefore we cannot be held responsible for their content. We have provided the links to give you a real insight into the huge range of activities available to you during your stay!
Information on this museum, and many others
from the National Museum of Wales.
The UK's first full scale mountain bike park
in the heart of the South Wales valleys.
Gorge Walking the Brecon Beacons.
indoor and outdoor climbing, pony trekking
Holistic Therapy treatments in Brecon.
Visitor attraction and a centre for botanical research
Brecon's modern theatre and home for the arts
Home of famous Royal Welsh Show
Stunning views and walks
Narrow gauge railway on the south side of Beacons
National Showcaves Centre for Wales
Historic caves and new Dinosaur Park
The historic environment service of the
Welsh Assembly Government
Taff Valley Quad Biking and Activity Centre
Located in the beautiful Taff Valley
Great family day out with the kids
Canoe Hire on the fantastic River Wye
18 Hole Golf course just outside Brecon
The most extensive leisure complex in Mid Wales
Things to do in the National Park.
The Wyeside A rts Centre
Cinema, gallery and exhibition venue
Food and Drink
We have a superb selection of places to eat and drink, from beautiful restaurants and cafés to the most perfect pubs, where you can enjoy local food and drink next to a roaring log fire. Local produce and good home cooked food means you will find something that will appeal to everyone's taste buds.
City skyline
Photo By: John Doe
