July 2015

Get your walking boots on in Crickhowell

Walkers keen to explore the Crickhowell area can now find out all they need to know to get going thanks to the installation of two new walking panels aimed at helping visitors explore the town and discover some new walks and enjoy some old favourites too. Funded by Bannau Brycheiniog…

Trainee wardens complete major path improvement in Bwlch

Trainee Wardens from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority have completed major improvements to the popular Bridleway that runs from Bwlch over the summit of the Allt yr Esgair Iron Age hill fort and into Llangasty.                  Led by Wardens from the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, the seven trainee Wardens have…

New 'Awesome Walks' leaflet out now for Llangors and Bwlch

The communities of Llangors and Bwlch are ready for a busy summer season, with their newly published ‘Awesome Walks’ leaflet launched last week which shares the magnificent views and secret byways of the area for visitors to enjoy.   Funded by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority’s Rural Alliances project, the…

National Park Authortiy wins Heritage Lottery Fund grant for the Gunpowder Works

One of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park’s most significant industrial heritage sites has the opportunity to be brought back to life, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  A grant of £58,000 has been awarded to develop plans for the ‘Explosive Times: preservation and celebration of the Glyn-neath…