This volunteer-led charity plays a vital role in conserving the Park’s landscape, maintaining access, and helping more people experience the beauty of this special place.
For more than 60 years, the Society has brought together people who share a deep love for the outdoors — whether that’s through its popular guided walks, advocacy for responsible recreation, or the ongoing work of volunteers who help protect the National Park for future generations.
The Brecon Beacons Park Society’s aim is simple: to enhance, protect and conserve the countryside and amenities of the National Park for the benefit of all.
Their work includes:
Every part of their work reflects the Society’s founding principle — that the Park belongs to everyone, and everyone can play a part in looking after it.
The Society’s guided walk programme is at the heart of what they do, with several routes taking place every week. Walks are open to members and guests, and are graded from easy to strenuous so everyone can find a suitable route.
Here are a few examples from their current calendar:
Rhymney Valley Ridgeway & Sirhowy Valleys: Railways, Water Mills and Reservoir
📅 Saturday 9 November 2025
A circular route exploring the history and heritage of the Rhymney and Sirhowy Valleys — following the line of old railways, visiting watermills and reservoirs, and enjoying sweeping valley views.
Grade: Moderate Distance: 7 miles
Wye Valley Wander – Glasbury to Hay
📅 Saturday 15 November 2025
Follow the peaceful River Wye between Glasbury and Hay-on-Wye on this linear walk through some of the National Park’s most scenic riverside landscapes.
Grade: Moderate Distance: 6 miles
Dol-y-Gaer Circular
📅 Saturday 22 November 2025
Explore the uplands west of Pontsticill Reservoir on this classic circular route, combining woodland trails, moorland views and traces of the area’s industrial past.
Grade: Moderate Distance: 8 miles
To see the full list of walks and upcoming events, visit the Society’s All Walks page.
Why Their Work Matters
Bannau Brycheiniog’s landscapes are living, working environments — rich in history, wildlife and community.
The Park Society helps ensure these places remain open, cared for and appreciated. Their members support footpath restoration, access improvement and conservation awareness, helping visitors understand how fragile the balance between recreation and preservation can be.
By joining the Society, you’re supporting that mission — and becoming part of a community that values connection, learning and stewardship.
Membership of the Brecon Beacons Park Society is open to everyone, with individual, family and life options available.
Benefits include:
To join, download the application form or apply directly via the website:
👉 www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org
Actively Working Together
Brecon Beacons Tourism is proud to work alongside voluntary organisations like the Brecon Beacons Park Society, whose dedication helps protect and celebrate the Park we all share.
If your business, project or event supports outdoor recreation or nature connection in Bannau Brycheiniog, become a member of Brecon Beacons Tourism and be part of a network actively working together for the future of the National Park.
