The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has been awarded the BHS Access Award for the National Park most active in opening up equestrian routes.

A perfect riding resort with spectacular scenery, wealth of wildlife and some of the best riding in Europe. Close to excellent road & rail links, yet a world away from the bustle of urban life. We have thousands of acres of hills, moors and fields, criss-crossed by ancient tracks and lanes.

Out of the Saddle
It’s not just riders who come to enjoy the Park. For the active non-rider there is road cycling, mountain biking , walking, canoeing and birdwatching not to mention gliding, mountain boarding, climbing and gorge walking

Or you might want to relax with a game of golf, breathing pure mountain air .There is always the gentle pleasures of browsing for second-hand books in Hay-on-Wye and antique shopping in Brecon

There is plenty for families too, from museums celebrating the area’s industrial past and castles steeped in history, to the Brecon Mountain Railway and underground world of the Dan-yr-Ogof Caves. Or treat them to an introduction to rock climbing and pot holing at Llangors Activity Centre.




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The Brecon Beacons National Park is the perfect place for horse lovers. Our spectacular scenery and wealth of wildlife create some of the best riding in Europe. We are close to excellent road and rail links, yet a world away from the bustle of urban life.

We have thousands of acres of hills, moors and fields, criss-crossed by ancient tracks and lanes. This creates a riding paradise, where you can ride all day, sharing the views with just the soaring buzzards and the only delays here are for leisurely pub lunches while your mount grazes outside.
The Park has plenty for riders and non-riders alike: from walking and canoeing to shopping and castles. And whether you want to stay in a luxurious hotel, B&B, bunkhouse, self-catering cottage or camp.

Where to Ride
The National Park has over 600 miles of bridle paths and tracks, so riders are spoilt for choice. Most treks and hacks are guided, but if you are a more experienced rider and want to set off on your own, each centre will have suggestions when you hire your horse.

These change according to conditions, so follow any advice carefully. In fine weather the most spectacular views tend to be on the mountains, while the lowland routes are beautiful and rich in wildlife at any time. Several long-distance routes are being developed on the Epynt, in Crychan Fforest and at Torfaen. The Epynt Way will link to the Crychan Fforest and eventually the Three Rivers Ride.

This last is first to be launched by the British Horse Society. It is a 35-mile trail from Hay to Brecon along the western flank of the Black Mountains. There are plenty of farms, pubs and small hotels willing to put up both horse and rider along the route and several centres will provide guides, horses and horse boxes for riders wanting a challenge. wwwhorseriding.breconbeacons.com

Bed & Breakfast for Horses
The concept of putting up a horse and rider for the night seems novel today, but in fact it dates back at least two millennia. Until a century ago most British hotels, pubs and even farms would think it perfectly normal to house a rider and their horse.

Elsewhere this has long-since vanished, but such age-old hospitality lingers on in the Brecon Beacons. We have a network of accommodation providers happy to make sureboth you and your horse have a comfortable night and are fresh for the trail first thing in the morning.
Using a local centre you can plan your own route along the hundreds of miles of local path and by-ways. After that it’s up to you to make your own way, moving as fast or as slowly as you like; choosing your own watering holes and stopping to admire the view as often as takes your fancy. You can either choose a circular route or arrange a pick-up for yourself and your horse when you reach your destination.

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Pony Trekking and Riding Centres
A guided trek is the perfect way to enjoy the Brecon Beacons. The horse takes the strain and makes the perfect viewing platform to admire the area's stunning beauty and fantastic wildlife.

Welsh Mountain ponies
Welsh mountain ponies and cobs have been running free in our uplands since Roman times. Over the centuries the harsh climate and poor grazing meant only the strongest, fittest and most intelligent animals survived.These semi-wild ponies were probably always used by local farmers, but during the 18th century their unique qualities began to be recognised further afield.

Many worked in the coal mines of South Wales, for example, and in the early 20th century others were exported to Australia and America. Despite this, they slowly fell from fashion and now there are just 800 registered pure mares left. They are recognised as a rare breed and many local farms are working to ensure their survival.They remain the backbone of local riding businesses and to see them in action you have only to try trekking.