Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Departure Point Please arrive 10 minutes early for a prompt departure we meet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum. Look for an electric minivan with Wales Outdoors logo on the back. Return Details Please arrive 10 minutes early for a prompt departure we meet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum. Look for an electric minivan with Wales Outdoors logo on the back. Duration 9 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Brecon Beacons Brecon Wales LD3 8NL The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre near Libanus in South Wales is the perfect starting point for exploring one of Britain’s most beautiful and wild landscapes. Set against sweeping views of Pen y Fan—the park’s highest peak—the centre offers exhibits about the area’s history wildlife and legends. Visitors can relax with tea and homemade cakes in the café and soak up panoramic vistas that capture the heart of Wales. It’s an ideal stop for anyone wanting to experience authentic Welsh countryside. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Hay-on-Wye Hay-on-Wye Hay-on-Wye nestled on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in Wales is a charming market town famous as the “Town of Books.” Its narrow lanes are lined with over 30 quirky independent bookshops antique stores and cozy cafés—perfect for wandering and browsing. Overlooked by a medieval castle and surrounded by lush countryside Hay-on-Wye blends literary culture with small-town charm. Here you will be able to stroll at your leisure and have some lunch. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Stop At: Gospel Pass Scenic drive taking in Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass on a beautiful mountain road the landscape used in the opening scenes of American Werewolf in London film.Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass offer one of the most breathtaking drives in Wales with sweeping mountain scenery and panoramic views that stretch across the English border. As the highest road pass in Wales Gospel Pass winds through open moorland dotted with wild ponies and sheep descending from the dramatic slopes of Hay Bluff. On a clear day the vistas are spectacular—rolling green hills deep valleys and a true sense of wild Welsh beauty. It’s an unforgettable scenic route. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Llanthony Priory Llanthony Tucked deep in the secluded Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains is one of Wales’s most atmospheric historic sites. The hauntingly beautiful ruins of this 12th-century Augustinian priory rise dramatically against a backdrop of green hills and grazing sheep offering a glimpse into monastic life nearly a thousand years ago. Visitors can wander among the arches and cloisters and take stunning photos. It’s a peaceful evocative stop that captures the timeless spirit of rural Wales. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: White Castle 7m E of Abergavenny Abergavenny White Castle near Abergavenny in South Wales is a wonderfully preserved Norman fortress that feels like a hidden gem in the countryside. Surrounded by a deep grassy moat and rolling farmland the castle’s thick stone walls and towers invite exploration and great photo opportunities. Visitors can climb the ramparts for sweeping views of the Monnow Valley and imagine the centuries of history that unfolded here. Peaceful uncrowded and atmospheric White Castle offers an authentic taste of medieval Wales. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Blaenavon Blaenavon Blaenavon Ironworks a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Wales offers a fascinating glimpse into the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Set amid striking stone furnaces and workers’ cottages the site vividly brings to life the 19th-century ironmaking that helped shape modern industry. Visitors can step inside the preserved ironworks explore the homes of the ironworkers and enjoy interactive displays that make history come alive. You can experience one of Wales’s most important historic landmarks and feel the powerful story of innovation and hard work that changed the world.Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon South Wales is an award-winning museum set in a real former coal mine. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Additional Information Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Exclusions Optional entry to Blaenavon Ironworks Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Wales Outdoors - Cardiff in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.