Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog in Welsh, now the official name of the national park) is a national park covering approximately 520 square miles of upland and mountain terrain in south-central Wales. The park encompasses four distinct upland areas: the Black Mountains to the east, the Brecon Beacons central massif containing Pen y Fan (the highest point in south Wales at 886 m), the Fforest Fawr, and the Black Mountain to the west. The park is noted for its diverse landscapes including moorland, sandstone escarpments, river valleys, limestone country with caves and waterfalls, and ancient woodland. The Brecon Beacons is internationally recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest and best in Europe, attracting astronomers and stargazers from around the world.