I know I’m currently writing about my road trip around Arizona and Utah but I wanted to interrupt that series to write about this bank holiday weekend’s road trip around the Brecon Beacons while it is still fresh in my mind… and because, quite frankly, it was awesome. You can find full details of the road trip by clicking on the map below and then clicking on each leg of the trip. I’ve also summarized the highlights below and included a few pictures:

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Day 1 Highlights
> Strolling through the ancient, towering trees of the Forest of Dean and the fairytale-like Puzzlewood
> Explore the atmospheric Llanthony Priory and walk up to Hatterill Ridge for a stunning view down the Vale of Ewyas
> Drive on the edge of your seat on the single-track lane through the Vale of Ewyas from Capel-y-Ffin before it opens up to reveal mile-upon-mile of Welsh countryside
> Cut through the heart of the Brecon Beacons along the A470 to reveal three tranquil reservoirs and the grassy, rocky ridge of the east side of Craig-y-Nos

Day 2 Highlights
> At dawn, hike to the summit of Pen-y-Fan, the highest peak south of Mount Snowdon, to reveal the most glorious views in every direction
> Explore the National Showcase Caves including the long and winding Dan-yr-Ogof and the wide, open Cathedral Cave
> Head back towards the English border to the village of Tintern. It’s in a spectacular setting: nestled in a woodland-covered valley, lining the River Severn with the beautiful ruins of Drive Tintern Abbey towering over it

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