Brecon Beacons
Description
Mountain range in the south of Wales. Also, the name is used to refer to the Brecon Beacons National Park, which comprises a larger area and other hill ranges as well. Popular for hiking. Pen y Fan, south Wales highest mountain, is one of the popular destinations.
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Books

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Nature of the Brecon Beacons
- A Beginners Guide to the Upland Environment Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Nature of the Brecon Beacons: A Beginners Guide to the Upland Environment
- For most people wandering through the beautiful landscape of the Brecon Beacons is pleasure enough, but sooner or later you may ask yourself, what is that little bird or flower that you see on most of your walks?The problem with most guides is that many of the animals, insects, rocks or plants in them are rarities, and therefore probably not... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Natuurgids Nature of the Brecon Beacons | Pesda Press
- A Beginners Guide to the Upland Environment Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
United Kingdom
2017
- Brecon Beacons East Harvey Ultramap XT40
- Covers a large area yet is handily compact. Pocket perfect!Detailed map for runners and walkers of the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains at the magic scale of 1:40,000.Includes Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains.Welsh-English text.Has the advantages of its bigger brothers:Fully detailed genuine HARVEY... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons Eastern OS Explorer Map OL13 (paper)
- The eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL13, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains, Llangorse Lake, Sugar Loaf, Black Hill, Hay Bluff, sections of the Offa’s Dyke... Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Offa's Dyke Path 2019
- Chepstow To Prestatyn & Prestatyn To Chepstow, Planning, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, 98 large-scale maps & guides to 52 towns and villages (Trailblazer British Walking Guides) Read more
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- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Offa`s Dyke Path: Prestatyn To Chepstow
- The Offa`s Dyke Path is a magnificent National Trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa`s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape - the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills - is steeped in... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids Offa's Dyke Path | Trailblazer Guides
- The Offa`s Dyke Path is a magnificent National Trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line of Offa`s Dyke, an impressive 8th century earthwork along the English/Welsh border. The ever-changing landscape - the Wye Valley, the Black Mountains, the Shropshire Hills and the Clwydian Hills - is steeped in... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons Western & Central OS Explorer Map OL12 (paper)
- The Western and central areas of the Brecon Beacons National Park on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL12, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage extends from Merthyr Tydfil in the south-east to Llandovery in the north-west and highlights include the Black Mountain, Fforest Fawr, the Beacons... Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- The Cambrian Way
- Classic Wales mountain trek - south to north from Cardiff to Conwy Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- The Cambrian Way: Classic Wales mountain trek - south to north from Cardiff to Conwy
- Dubbed `the mountain connoisseurs` walk`, the Cambrian Way stretches 479km between the mighty castles of Cardiff in the south and Conwy on the north coast. Traversing the heartland of Wales, the challenging route crosses the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia, passing through two national parks and visiting many of the... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids The Cambrian Way | Cicerone
- Guidebook to the Cambrian Way, a challenging three-week mountain trek through Wales from Cardiff to Conwy. The 470km unwaymarked route is presented from south to north. Often sticking to long, beautiful ridgelines, it crosses wild and rugged terrain and visits many of Wales's highest mountains, including Snowdon. Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons Eastern OS Explorer Active Map OL13 (waterproof)
- The eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map OL13, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. Coverage includes Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye, the Black Mountains, Llangorse Lake, Sugar Loaf, Black Hill, Hay Bluff, sections of the Offa’s Dyke... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Walks to South Wales' Lakes and Waterfalls
- Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains & the Vale of Neath Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2021
United Kingdom
2021
- Offa's Dyke Path
- Follow the ancient earthwork for 177 miles from the Severn Estuary to the Irish Sea Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2021
Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Offa's Dyke Path (Prestatyn - Chepstow) | Aurum Press
- National Trail Guide Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2014
United Kingdom
2014
- The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol 1 Wales
- The Nuttalls are hills over 2000ft high in England and Wales. The 190 Nuttalls in Wales are split into: Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyns, Arenigs, Berwyns, Arans, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, central Wales, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons. Definitive lists, detailed route descriptions, maps and drawings of Wales' highest peaks. Read more
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- Stanfords, United Kingdom

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2014
United Kingdom
2014
- The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol. 1 - Wales
- The Mountains of England and Wales - Volume 1 is John and Anne Nuttall’s Cicerone guide to walking the highest summits in the country. The guide describes the ascent of all 190 mountains in Wales and is a companion to the authors’ similar work on England. Each of the mountains are grouped by range, allowing walkers to easily find relevant and... Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- A Boot Up the Brecon Beacons
- 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2022
United Kingdom
2022
- Walking in the Brecon Beacons
- 45 circular walks in the National Park Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2022
United Kingdom
2022
- Walking in the Brecon Beacons: 45 circular walks in the National Park
- Guidebook to 45 graded circular walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park, perfect for those wishing to discover the diversity of the region, away from the crowds. The routes range from 4 to 24km and cover the north-eastern, eastern and south-western valleys and ridges, Fforest Fawr, Waterfall Country, the Black Mountain (Mynydd Du) and the... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2022
Netherlands
2022
- Wandelgids Walking on the Brecon Beacons | Cicerone
- Guidebook to 45 graded circular walks in the Brecon Beacons National Park, perfect for those wishing to discover the diversity of the region, away from the crowds. The routes range from 4 to 24km and cover the north-eastern, eastern and south-western valleys and ridges, Fforest Fawr, Waterfall Country, the Black Mountain (Mynydd Du) and the... Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- Brecon Beacons 2016
- Pathfinder Brecon Beacons covering the Maen Madoc, Carn Goch and Carreg Cennen. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Brecon Beacons providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Llangors Lake to the much more challenging walks in Waun Fach this volume contains something for everyone.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
United Kingdom
2016
- Brecon Beacons & Glamorgan Walks
- Pathfinder Brecon Beacons covering the Maen Madoc, Carn Goch and Carreg Cennen. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Brecon Beacons providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Llangors Lake to the much more challenging walks in Waun Fach this volume contains something for everyone.... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Wandelgids 18 Pathfinder Guides Brecon Beacons | Ordnance Survey
- Pathfinder Brecon Beacons covering the Maen Madoc, Carn Goch and Carreg Cennen. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Brecon Beacons providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Llangors Lake to the much more challenging walks in Waun Fach this volume contains something for everyone.... Read more
Maps

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2011
United Kingdom
2011
- Brecon Beacons
- Waterproof mountain map of Brecon Beacons from Harvey at 1:40,000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse and advice on navigating the region safely.MAIN MAP: Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, and index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show terrain... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2011
United Kingdom
2011
- Brecon Beacons Harvey British Mountain Map XT40
- Waterproof mountain map of Brecon Beacons from Harvey at 1:40,000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse and advice on navigating the region safely.*MAIN MAP:* Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, and index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2011
Netherlands
2011
- Wandelkaart Brecon Beacons | Harvey Maps
- Waterproof mountain map of Brecon Beacons from Harvey at 1:40,000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse and advice on navigating the region safely.MAIN MAP: Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, and index contours at 75m intervals. A variety of symbols are used to show terrain... Read more

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- West and Central Brecon Beacons
- West and Central Brecon Beacons at 1:25,000 in a series of Walker Read more
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- Stanfords, United Kingdom

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- West & Central Brecon Beacons AA Walker`s Map 18
- West and Central Brecon Beacons at 1:25,000 in a series of Walker’s Maps published by the AA with the cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. The map is double-sided and coverage includes Brecon beacons National Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Brecon, Trecastle, Llandovery, Llanwrda, Llandeilo, etc.Maps in the AA Walker’s series are... Read more
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Swansea and Gower / Abertawe a Gwyr 1923
- Map No. 159, Swansea and Gower / Abertawe a Gwyr 1923, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that... Read more

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Presteigne and Hay-on-Wye / Llanandras a’r Gelli Gandryll 1831-1920 (3-map set)
- Map No. 148, Presteigne and Hay-on-Wye / Llanandras a’r Gelli Gandryll 1831-1920 (3-map set), in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old... Read more

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The Black Mountains / Y Mynyddoedd Duon 1830-1920 (3-map set)
- Map No. 161, The Black Mountains / Y Mynyddoedd Duon 1830-1920 (3-map set), in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have... Read more

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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog 1919-1923
- Map No. 160, Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog 1919-1923, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Lampeter and Llandovery / Llanbedr Pont Steffan a Llanymddyfri 1901-1902
- Map No. 146, Lampeter and Llandovery / Llanbedr Pont Steffan a Llanymddyfri 1901-1902, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Presteigne and Hay-on-Wye / Llanandras a’r Gelli Gandryll 1831-1833
- Map No. 148, Presteigne and Hay-on-Wye / Llanandras a’r Gelli Gandryll 1831-1833, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Cycling Lon Las Cymru: 250 miles through the heart of Wales on traffic-free paths and quiet roads
- Guidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales`s beautiful rural heartland. Passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park, and over the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains, the route is as scenic as... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons East A-Z Adventure Atlas
- The eastern part of the Brecon Beacons at 1:25,000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers` A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. Coverage includes Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, Pandy, Abergavenny, Pontypool, Merther Tydfil, Llangynidr, Llanfrynach, Llangorse and Talgarth.To see other titles... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Swansea and Gower / Abertawe a Gwyr 1901
- Map No. 159, Swansea and Gower / Abertawe a Gwyr 1901, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- The Black Mountains / Y Mynyddoedd Duon 1830-1833
- Map No. 161, The Black Mountains / Y Mynyddoedd Duon 1830-1833, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Lampeter and Llandovery / Llanbedr Pont Steffan a Llanymddyfri 1831-1834
- Map No. 146, Lampeter and Llandovery / Llanbedr Pont Steffan a Llanymddyfri 1831-1834, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog 1901-1902
- Map No. 160, Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog 1901-1902, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so... Read more