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Brecon Beacons National Park Guided Walks, Children's Activities & Family Events September 2010

@ Different start points across The National Park Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park: Guided Walks & Events

A full programme of Brecon Beacons National Park Authority guided walks, children's activities and family events for you to enjoy throughout September 2010.

Saturday 4 September Canal, Tramroad & Punchbowl Walk 10.30-15.00. Free entry. Guided Walk Find out about the fascinating history of the area on this circular walk around the Blorenge using paths, canal towpaths and disused tramways and railway lines. Length, Grade & Ascent: 7m / 11km, Moderate, 350m. Meet: Car park on B4246, Llanfoist (SO 286 133). Leader: National Park Volunteer, Ros Grant & Clive Williams Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience. Sunday 5 September 12th Century Physicians to 21st Century Graziers 13:00-16:00. Free entry. Family Friendly Guided Walk Come and explore the magical landscape of Mynydd Myddfai and learn about the people who have lived and worked in this special place, passing their skills down through generations - from Twelfth Century Physicians to 21st Century Graziers. Learn about the conservation of this environmentally sensitive landscape, experience a breathtaking 360 degree views of the Black Mountain and visit the sacred Physician's Well on this enchanting circular walk. Length, Grade & Ascent: 4.5m / 7.2km, Easy, 100m. Meet: Usk Reservoir (SN 835286). Leaders: National Park Wardens, Wyn Morgan and Toby Small Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience. Geopark Event

Saturday 11 September A Chapel, a Church and a Canal: Govilon's Heritage 10:30-12:30. Free entry. Family Friendly Guided Walk Held in conjunction with Govilon Heritage Join the Reverend Peter Baines in this leisurely stroll along the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel, built in 1695, the oldest Baptist chapel in Wales and Christ Church, the first church built in Govilon. Discover the stories and people behind these historic places of worship in this captivating walk. Length, Grade & Ascent: 1.9m / 3km, Easy Meet: British Waterways car park, Govilon Wharf (SO 272137). Leaders: Rob Vaughan and Frances Baines (local historians) and National Park Warden Clive Williams. Details of walk and the history can be seen on the village website website link If participants have a connection with the village pre-1911, we can try to research their family to include this in the walk (please give adequate notice for this). Email details to: website link Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Thursday 16 September Brecon Town Past and Present 14:15-16:30. Free entry. Family Friendly Guided Walk. Geopark Event. (repeated Thursday 21 October) A town walk, visiting sites of distinction, discovering Brecon's fascinating past and residents of renown. No dogs please. Length / Grade: Approximately 2 miles / Access for all. Meet: Canal Basin, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Small charge for parking. Leader: National Park Volunteer Peter Brock and National Park Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes. Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Saturday 18 September A Mysterious Valley and a Medieval Message 14.00-17.00. Free entry. Guided Walk. Geopark Event. What is the message concealed on the inscribed stone hidden (and wrongly located on the map) within the mysterious Criban valley; an area rich in archaeological remains? This intriguing walk takes you there and also to the site of a nearby iron-age settlement before an enchanting return to the village of Pontsticill beside the reservoir. Length, Grade & Ascent: 5m / 8km, Moderate, 240m. Meet: In the Red Cow, Pontsticill (SO 057114). Leaders: National Park Volunteer, Dave Ing and TBC Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Saturday 25 September Up the Allt 10:00-13:30. Free entry. Guided Walk A circular walk up through woodland looking at the National Parks' work on the public rights of way to the top of the Allt, used by Iron Age settlers and Romans onwards, for one of the best viewpoints in the National Park, followed by an opportunity to lunch by Llangors Lake. Bring a packed lunch if you would like to do this! Length, Grade & Ascent: 5.3m / 8.5km, Moderate, 230m. Meet: Llangasty Village Hall (SO 122257). No charge. Leader: National Park Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes and TBC Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Organised by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority