Brecons and Cambrians

Adventure into the Welsh wilderness with a visit to one of its spectacular mountain ranges, where cloud shadows race across open moorland and waterfalls tumble through ferny gorges. Take your pick from the Cambrian Mountains or the Brecon Beacons (or explore both!) and let nature take centre stage — red kites circling above, sheep dotting the hillsides and rivers carving their way through timeless valleys. A place to tap into the interconnectedness of everything.

There’s a real sense of scale here, and solitude too. You can walk all day and see barely another soul; just a few wild ponies grazing or a ruined farmhouse being slowly reclaimed by the earth. But look closer and you’ll find pockets of life and community: stone-built market towns like Brecon and Llandovery, creative hubs like Hay-on-Wye, and welcoming pubs where muddy boots are part of the décor. Find more travel inspiration for this region in our Kip tips, below.

Whether you’re climbing Pen y Fan for sunrise, star-spotting in a Dark Sky Reserve or wild swimming in a hidden waterfall pool, the Brecon Beacons and Cambrian Mountains promise a sense of space that’s rare and precious. Our hideaways in the Brecons and Cambrians include converted wagons full of character, stone cottages with countryside views and a fairytale treehouse tucked away in a world of green.