Black Mountains
Best walks in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
From spectacular hills and mountains to glistening waterfalls, rivers and lakes, the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) in South Wales has something for everyone. Our guide reveals the best walks in the national park – all with an OS Map and route description
Podcast: Adventures in the Black Mountains with the Crickhowell Walking Festival
Experience the joys of walking groups with a day out in the Brecon Beacons with a party from the Crickhowell Walking Festival – in episode 12, season 14 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Walk: Llanthony and Hatterall Ridge, Monmouthshire
Get your heart racing with a 4.5-mile circular walk, ascending from a valley of ancient architecture to the sweeping mountain views of Offa's Dyke Path in the Black Mountains.
Podcast: Rewilding in the Black Mountains with woodsman Rob Penn
A massive tree-planting project promises to return a bracken-smothered hill in the Black Mountains to a wildlife-rich haven for wildlife, walkers and livestock. We talk to one of the brain behind the project, Rob Penn in episode 14, season 9 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Walk: The Skirrid, Monmouthshire
Sitting on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park just north of Abergavenny, this small yet distinctive mountain and its namesake pub are steeped in dark and mysterious tales
Podcast: Discussing rewilding with rural commentator Rob Yorke in the Black Mountains
Talking rewilding, farming issues, wildlife and love of nature with hunter naturalist Rob Yorke over breakfast in the Black Mountains in Wales – episode 4 of season 7 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Discover Wales' Wild West
On the far frontier of the Brecon Beacons - and just a few hours' drive from major cities - lies one of our last great wildernesses. Dan Aspel celebrates the open skies, dramatic peaks and rugged charms of the Black Mountain.