Rolling mountains. Wooded valleys. Quiet. Great walks. Waterfalls. A Welsh market town. Dramatic castles. Far reaching views. Canalside paths through traditional meadows. Explore the Brecon Beacons National Park with us.

The summits of the Brecon Beacons assert their massive presence amidst exposed plateaux and lofty sandstone summits, high above scattered hill farms.

Our guided Classic Walking holidays can offer the experienced walker a great deal of rugged walking along thrilling ridges and edges, and across expansive moorland hills in the centre and west of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

For the less seasoned walker the Beacons offer the chance to explore natural forests, fast-flowing rivers and placid canals, or discover the Waterfall Country of the Mellte and Hepste gorges in the south. The Black Mountains, to the east, are long finger-like hills, enclosing lush green valleys.

• Classic walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Quiet Country House set in lovely gardens with an indoor pool
• Wooded valleys, crashing waterfalls and rolling mountains

Detailed information

	Classic Walking programme details
	Footpath information
	Average temperatures
	Other walking holiday ideas

Classic Walking programme details

A typical Classic Walking day…

… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start at the easier level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.

More information on the type of footpaths you're likely to find in Brecon Beacons.

On holidays before Easter and after 24 October, your daily choice of walks will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.

Itinerary One

The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
3, 10, 14 April; 16, 30 May; 3, 13, 27 June; 18, 22, July; 10 August; 19, 23 September; 9, 23 October 2009.

The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
30 March; 20 April; 4 May; 6, 10, 20, 24 June; 4, 8, 25, 29 July; 29 August; 2, 12, 16, 26, 30 September; 19 October 2009.

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Footpath information

On these holidays there is a choice of up to three walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.

	Easier Walks: 5½ to 8½ miles in valleys, woodland and some moorland, often on good paths and tracks with gradual gradients. 275ft to 1,125ft of ascent in a day.
	Medium Walks: 7½ to 10¾ miles over high moorland and in valleys, using mostly good paths that can sometimes be rough or steep. 1,000ft to 2,250ft of ascent in a day.
	Harder Walks: 9½ to 12¾ miles crossing mountains and high moorland with some rough paths and steep gradients. 1,500ft to 3,250ft of ascent in a day.

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Average temperatures

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Other walking holiday ideas

We also offer the following holidays at Nythfa House, find out more below:

• Classic Walking Just for Families
• Classic Walking & Multi Activity Adventure
• Easier Walks in the Brecon Beacons
• Easier Half-Day Walks
• Learn to use Map & Compass
• Get to Grips with GPS, Map & Compass
• Rover Tours
• Freedom Breaks
  

Alternatively, guided walking holidays in and around Brecon include:

• Highlights of the Usk Valley Walk
• The Cambrian Way
  

For the independently minded we also offer a self-guided walking break along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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