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Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons National Park is only half an hour's drive
north of Cardiff and comprises four mountain ranges and an
interesting terrain of old mining valleys, bare escarpments and
sprawling sheep farms. Most visitors are walkers heading for Offa's
Dyke Path, which passes along the eastern border, or the Taff
Trail, heading south from Brecon. Offa's Path runs through the
Black Mountains, which boasts spectacular views including sights
such as the ruins of Llanthony Priory, the River Honddu, the
ancient hillforts at Y Garn Goch, and the pretty church at
Patrishow.
There is much to see and do in Brecon Beacons, and popular
activities include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, rock
climbing, canoeing, spelunking and sailing. The popular mountain
biking route, the Taff Trail, traces 100 miles (160km) along
Beacon's Way across the park.
The highest point in the Black mountains is Waun Fach and the
tallest peak in the Brecon Beacons is Pen-y-Fan. Don't be surprised
if you bump into groups of soldiers in the park - this is a major
army exercise area and a main training ground for the SAS who you
might see bounding up the mountains, doing the Fan Dance. Around
the park are the historic market towns of Brecon and Hay-on-Wye, a
fascinating little town with Norman and Jacobean ruins and the
world's largest selection of second-hand book shops - 30 of
them.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, though visitors will be
astonished by the variety of regional accents.
Money
The currency is the pound (GBP), which is divided into 100
pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards
should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels,
however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Travellers cheques are accepted in all areas frequented by
tourists; they are best taken in Pounds Sterling to avoid
additional charges.
Time
Local time in the United Kingdom is GMT (GMT +1 from last
Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).