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Brecon Beacons & Southeast Wales
Why Go?
Wales' southeast corner, where the River Wye meanders along the border with England, is
the birthplace of British tourism. For over 200 years travellers have visited this tranquil wa-
terway and its winding, wooded vale, where the ruins of Tintern Abbey inspired poets and
artists such as Wordsworth and Turner. But there's more to the region than the market
towns and rural byways of the Lower Wye. To the west, the dramatically serried South
Wales valleys tell the story of the industrial revolution through heritage sites and still close-
knit communities. Move north and the landscape opens out to the magnificent upland
scenery of Brecon Beacons National Park, where high mountain roads dip down to remote
hamlets and whitewashed ancient churches. The hiking and mountain-biking terrain here is
superb.
When to Go
Outdoor types should head for the Brecon Beacons in late spring or early autumn in what
should be reasonable weather (though there's no guarantee); the narrow country roads may
be impassable in winter, and become congested during school summer holidays. And note
that many hostels and campgrounds don't open till after Easter.
The literary extravaganza of the Hay Festival occurs in May, the world-famous Brecon
Jazz Festival is in August, while foodies should focus a trip around Abergavenny's food
festival in September.
Best Places to Eat
» Walnut Tree ( Click here )
» Hardwick ( Click here )
» Old Black Lion ( Click here )
» Felin Fach Griffin ( Click here )
» Nantyffin Cider Mill ( Click here )
 
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