Walk details
This short circular walk explores Craig-y-Nos Country Park, stunning showcaves and even a dinosuar park in the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park!
Whoever said that the best things come in small bundles might well have had this walk in mind. It may be just under 3 miles, covering the southern section of the magnificent Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons, but there’s so much for all the family to see and do it can occupy you for as long as you want.
To start with there is Craig-y-Nos Country Park, 40 acres of woodland, meadows, riverbanks and lakes. Watch out for otters along the River Tawe at the start and end of the walk.
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You can navigate the network of caves at the Dan-y-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales, or pop into the nearby Dan-y-Ogof Farm which boasts a dinosaur park, a shire horse centre and playgrounds. Oh, and a coffee shop as well.
And if it’s history you want then check out St John the Baptist Church at Callwen, where a church has stood on the site since the 6th century.
JULIA’S VERDICT: A real Welsh rarebit! If you’re looking for an action-packed day out walking as a family, then this is it.
Nearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Merthyr Tfydil, Neath, Carmarthen
