Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

The rich history of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park stands proud in its varied and welcoming communities. Castles and standing stones, Roman roads and evidence of industry and agriculture are dotted around the 520 square miles that make up the spectacular National Park. Explore the mountains and moorlands by foot, enjoy the breath taking scenery and appreciate the diverse wildlife and biodiversity in the countryside. The layers in the landscape tell the story of how nature and nurture have affected the landscape across the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark. As an International Dark Sky Reserve, light pollution doesn’t spoil views of the night skies. The Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is the perfect destination for exploring by day or by night.

1,347km2 

Of Designated Landscape

1957

Designated since

33,500

Resident population

23.7m

Lowest point

17%

Owned by Park Authority

4.1 million

Visitors per year

886m

Highest point

1.53km2

Largest lake

1.33km2

Largest reservoir

2,000km

Footpaths

4,355km

Rivers

65%

Private ownership