Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Small group tour, your guide is a long-standing, fully qualified Mountain Leader and Tourist Guide for Wales who will guide you through each attraction and share knowledge on Welsh history on the drive along the way.

This day tour from Cardiff offers a perfect blend of Welsh culture, scenery, and history. From Cardiff we head north to the Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre for breathtaking mountain views. Continue to the charming book town of Hay-on-Wye, where you can browse independent shops and enjoy lunch before following the dramatic Gospel Pass through the Black Mountains—one of Wales’s most scenic drives. Discover the peaceful ruins of Llanthony Priory, explore the medieval White Castle, surrounded by rolling farmland. End the day in Blaenavon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Ironworks and Big Pit National Coal Museum reveal the powerful story of Wales’s industrial past. In the winter museums/castles operate shorter opening hours so tours will run 9.30am-4.30pm.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Snacks

Lunch

Meals

Gratuities

Optional entry to Blaenavon Ironworks

What To Expect

The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, near Libanus in South Wales, is the perfect starting point for exploring one of Britain’s most beautiful and wild landscapes. Set against sweeping views of Pen y Fan—the park’s highest peak—the centre offers exhibits about the area’s history, wildlife, and legends. Visitors can relax with tea and homemade cakes in the café and soak up panoramic vistas that capture the heart of Wales. It’s an ideal stop for anyone wanting to experience authentic Welsh countryside.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye, nestled on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in Wales, is a charming market town famous as the “Town of Books.” Its narrow lanes are lined with over 30 quirky independent bookshops, antique stores, and cozy cafés—perfect for wandering and browsing. Overlooked by a medieval castle and surrounded by lush countryside, Hay-on-Wye blends literary culture with small-town charm. Here you will be able to stroll at your leisure and have some lunch.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable