Explore Garwnant
Looking for a little inspiration?
We’ve gathered just a few ideas to help you make the most of your visit. There are hundreds of ways to explore the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. There really is something for everyone here. Whether you want to explore more of the area, spend time in nature, take little ones on a woodland walk or enjoy an action filled adventure.
See Garwnant through local eyes
Get to know the forest with Dai Powell, founder of the local Walking the Brecon Beacons group.
Every Tuesday and Saturday, warm up with a drink then discover secret spots and stories as Dai takes you round the idyllic Llwynn-Onn reservoir on a three-hour trail.
Featuring mountains, moorland and 400 acres of Welsh woodland on your doorstep, there’s lots to explore on foot.
Walking and nature trails
There are four trails which begin and end at the Visitor Centre:
The Willow Walk is a gentle all-ability trail with a number of stream crossings. The trail allows easy access to explore the forest for visitors with wheelchairs, electric buggies and pushchairs. After crossing three bridges, the trail goes through a willow tunnel on its way back to the Visitor Centre.
Half a mile, 1 km
Willow Walk
This woodland trail runs through the centre of the cabin location at Garwnant and returns to the Visitor Centre along a forest road which offers some wonderful views along the way.
Wern Walk
2 miles, 3.2 km
Located at the Visitor Centre, this half-mile walk allows you to discover more about the wildlife and trees that thrive in and around Garwnant.
0.5 miles, 800m
Tree Discovery Trail
Animal Sculpture Trail
Beginning at the Visitor Centre, this trail is an easy walk. Follow the clues and the map around the trail, keeping your eyes peeled for animal sculptures as you go. Pick up a leaflet for the Tree Discovery and the Animal Sculpture Trail from the Visitor Centre.
0.75 miles, 1.1 km
Cycling trails from Garwnant Visitor Centre
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The Spruce Trail
450m blue-graded (moderate)
Designed to improve riding skills. It shares the ascent with the Rowan trail and then splits off to follow a short rhythm section. An easy drop off is followed by some steep bermed corners and the fast descent flows through more turns and a fast finish, leading back on to the shared ascent. The route then descends the Rowan trail to finish.
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The Taff Trail
The long-distance Taff Trail runs from Cardiff to Brecon and passes through the forest. The 55-mile, way-marked route is largely traffic-free, and you can drop in and out of the route to explore the area.