Activities

We can provide accommodation and catering for social parties, field study groups, training groups, students, families and groups using the outdoors.

We also manage a variety of events including celebration parties, hen and stag parties, team building and leadership courses. 

We aim to be as flexible as possible to accommodate the needs of our guests. Some of the groups who have enjoyed using the centre over the past months including training groups (from companies such as Vauxhall Motors, Ecclesiastical Life, Telewest and the Natural History Museum, educational groups, families, scouts, ramblers, canoeists and social groups.

We are also able to help arrange a wide range of outdoor pursuits using local experienced and qualified instructors including caving, rock climbing, canoeing, abseiling, orienteering, pony trekking and mountain biking.

Canoing, Kayaking and Rafting

• The area offers a diversity of watersports from a gentle paddle in a large open canoe on the Monmouth & Brecon Canal, white water action on the Usk, or rafting on the upper Wye. Try www.dragonadventure.co.uk tel 01873 812552 or Mountain & Water tel 01873 831825 or Black Mountain Activities tel 01497 847897

Caving

• The area has an extensive network of caves. Try Steve Booker Outdoor Activities tel 01873 810050 or Black Mountain Activities tel 01497 847897
• Or visit the spectacular Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves

Cycling

• miles of quiet lanes and country roads to explore on your own

Gorge Walking

• If you fancy boulder hopping, abseiling down waterfalls etc, then try Black Mountain Activities tel 01497 847897

Gliding

• Experience the thrill of unpowered flight. Contact the Black Mountain Gliding Club tel 01874 711463

Mountain Biking

• Terrific Mountain biking; forest tracks and upland routes including the Taff Trail, which runs over the Brecon Beacons. It is part of the National Cycle Network Mountain bikes can be hired from Bikes & Hikes tel 01874 610071

Mountain Skills

• To learn map reading and mountain navigation skill, with Steve Booker Outdoor Activities tel 01873 810050 or Kevin Walker Mountain Activities

Off-Road Driving, Themed Days, Quad Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting & More..

• Try Mountain Mayhem 01873 860450 or Monnow Valley Events, 01981 580206. Else enjoy the purpose built quad course at Hensol. Hensol Activities tel 01443 228565

Pony Trekking and Riding

• There are numerous bridleways in the National Park. Most stables cater for experienced or novice riders of all ages. Half and full days ride are usually available. Try Llangorse Riding & Rope Centre tel 01874 658272

Rock Climbing

• Climb indoors at either of two superb indoor climbing walls, the Llangorse Rope Centre, tel 01874 658272 or the Welsh International Climbing Centre, tel 01433 710749.
• On the real thing; learn to climb and abseil with Kevin Walker Mountain Activities tel 01874 625111, Steve Booker Outdoor Activities tel 01873 810050 or Black Mountain Activities tel 01497 847897

Walking

• The Brecon Beacons National Park has 1250 miles of public footpaths with walking to suit all abilities to explore on your own.
• For guided mountain walks led by MLTB qualified guide Martyn Jones call tel 01873 811657