Guided Walking with Sightseeing at Brecon

Brecon is a quaint market town at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, an area of sweeping high moorland, and beautiful green valleys.  The town has a good range of facilities including shops, supermarkets, post office, chemists, banks, pubs and cafes.

During your visit to Nythfa House you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Brecon

Take a stroll into the centre of Brecon, visiting different attractions on your way, such as beautiful Brecon Cathedral with heritage centre and restaurant, South Wales Borderers’ Museum or, situated by the canal, Brecon’s  Theatre.

Canal Cruise

Take a scenic route through the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, winding through 35 miles of peaceful countryside all the way from Brecon south to Cwmbran. The canal passes a World Heritage Site, which also contains industrial landmarks such as the Big Pit Mining Museum.

Brecon Mountain Railway

Enjoy the stunning views from an all-weather observation coach on one of the most popular railways in Wales, from Pant Station through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park, along the full length of Taf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer.

Hay-on-Wye

The quaint small town of Hay-on-Wye is now famed for its collection of second-hand book shops and its annual literary festival.

Hereford

Hereford is an attractive city whose cathedral houses the famous Mappa Mundi, a 12th century map of the world.

Big Pit Mining Museum

Travel underground at the excellent Big Pit museum in Blaenavon and discover the life of a South Wales coal miner.

Dan yr Orgof Caves

An impressive show-cave, one of the largest in Europe, with fine stalactites and stalagmites.

Tretower Court

Located near the village of Crickhowell, Tretower Court is a fine medieval fortified manor house.