Brecon Beacons News
We’re on the tramroad to …
Chris Barber, author, local historian and BBPS member gave a superbly illustrated talk last night at The Bear Hotel, showing through his many photographs the history of Hill’s Tramroad. Comparison of photographs from the 1960s with those taken more recently showed how buildings and structures have fallen into disrepair and often demolished as a consequence. …
Trees and Woodlands of Wales – Seminar
CPRW in collaboration with the Woodland Trust is holding a seminar on the future of our trees and woodlands in Wales on Sunday 10th November from 10am to 4pm at the Metropole Hotel, Llandindrod Wellls. CPRW Members £10/Non-Members £12 to include a light lunch Booking – Tel: 01497 821668/01544 260839 E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] Click here for more…
David Dickson
We are sorry to announce that one of our Members, David Dickson, died recently. For a number of years he served as the Society’s Rights of Way Officer, where he liaised with the National Park Authority ROW Officers and advised the Society Membership on ROW issues. He performed a valuable service in this role. The…
Changed start point for walk Wednesday 14 August
The walk leader arrived at the start point for tomorrow’s Wednesday wander around Penderyn to find the road full of contractors plant, storage container and their vehicles. Onlookers tell me they are installing a memorial stone which is being transferred from the now closed local church. They will be on site for a week so…
Landmark Trust talk on the Restoration of Llwyn Celyn
What an excellent talk Kasia Howard from the Landmark Trust gave us! Kasia truly brought to life the restoration of this medieval hall house which had been built in 1420 just a few years after Owain Glyndwr’s revolt against the Kingdom of England! The site was a rundown farm when the restoration began, with water…
Walk Friday 19 July cancelled
Sorry but forecast of high winds and thunder make trip up Fan Brycheiniog, along ridge to Picws Du, Bannau Sir Gaer unwise.
Replacement walk Sunday 28 July
A replacement walk has been arranged thanks to Peter and Jenny Robbins
Walk Cancelled – Sunday 28 July
Apologies but the leader has not fully recovered from an injury. His next walk is 24 August. We will keep you updated.
Walk on 7 July cancelled sorry.
We seem to be having a run of bad luck with the weather and the health of our fabulous volunteer walk leaders.
Roadworks issues this Friday’s walk
People may not be aware that the A479 is currently closed between Talgarth and Nantyffin on weekdays, although open at weekends. People coming from Crickhowell therefore will need either to get to Talgarth via Llangorse, or they can go via the Brecon bypass.
Postponed – ESCARPMENTS ON A FIGURE OF 8 LUNCH AT FAN-Y-BÎG
Sadly walk leader for this walk has torn ligaments so this walk is postponed til later in year. If a replacement walks found this will be notified.