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St Mary's Church, Brecon – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

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St Mary's Church, Brecon – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

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St Mary's Church, Brecon – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

02:13

8.44km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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982 m

Anod Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the Anod footbridge. The trail past the bridge leads goes all the way to Llanddew, which is a delightful walk. This is a favourite walk with local dog …

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2.63 km

St Mary's Church, Brecon

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St. Mary's Church is situated in the quaint market town of Brecon within the curtilage of its town centre. It has the finest tower in all of Powys, and inside …

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2.67 km

Wellington and Picton Memorial, Brecon

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This monument in the heart of Brecon is both a memorial to Wellington and to Sir Thomas Picton, who was considered to be the most important Welsh general fighting alongside …

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2.77 km

Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library

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Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library is a cultural venue at the heart of Brecon, it includes Brecknock Museum, one of the best small museums in Wales, along …

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3.23 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y …

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3.50 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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4.02 km

View of the River Usk

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This is where I come with my boyfriend. He looks into my eyes here every time and tells me he loves me. So, for me, this is a special place!

....and then I wake up!

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4.23 km

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

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This is a beautiful riverside spot just five minutes walk from Brecon town centre. It is a beautiful tranquil setting with parking and nearby toilets (20p). There is a riverside …

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8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

2.63 km

762 m

275 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.49 km

1.40 km

961 m

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

10°C

98 %

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St Mary's Church, Brecon – Brecon Castle loop from Brecon

Anod Footbridge

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Wellington and Picton Memorial, Brecon

Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Brecon Castle

Brecon Castle

View of the River Usk

Brecon Promenade and River Usk View

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