Looking for ways to keep children entertained, active and away from their screens this October half term?

Bannau Brycheiniog is made for outdoor adventures, with activities ranging from gorge walking and caving to climbing, canoeing, archery, pony riding and paddleboarding.

Several Brecon Beacons Tourism members have special half-term activities taking place from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.

Argoed Lwyd: activities from £15

Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre has a full programme of half-term activities for children aged seven and over, with sessions from £15.

Activities include archery tasters, caving tasters, canoeing tasters and Light Up Canoeing.

Light Up Canoeing is available every day from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October. Archery and caving sessions take place on Monday and Wednesday, while canoeing sessions run on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Argoed Lwyd also runs Action Adventure Days for children aged 8–15 during school holidays. Days run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and may include climbing, canoeing, caving, gorge walking and bushcraft.

Find out more through Argoed Lwyd’s activity information.

Black Mountain Adventure: half-day activities

Black Mountain Adventure has a programme of half-day activities running from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October.

• Tuesday 27 October: Gorge walking – £47 per adult and £42 per child.
• Wednesday 28 October: High-level ropes course – £40 per adult and £35 per child. Archery – £36 per adult and £32 per child.
• Thursday 29 October: Caving or gorge walking – £47 per adult and £42 per child.
• Friday 30 October: High-level ropes course – £40 per adult and £35 per child. Guided canoeing – £36 per adult and £32 per child.

Activities are suitable for different ages and abilities, so check the details before booking. Visit Black Mountain Adventure for current availability.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer: adventure for ages 8–16

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is running its October half-term Holiday Adventure Club for children aged 8–16.

• Tuesday 27 October: Archery and stand-up paddleboarding.
• Thursday 29 October: Gorge walking and climbing.

The cost is £43 per child for one day, or £68.80 for both days when booked together. Transport is not available for these sessions. Check the booking information.

Llangorse: ponies, climbing and an evening ride

Llangorse Multi Activity Centre has several options for young adventurers during half term.

Pumpkin Hunt Pony Camps

Wednesday 28 October is a full-day camp for children aged 8 and over, running from 9.30am to 4pm. It costs £98 and is suitable for all abilities.

Thursday 29 October is a half-day camp for children aged 5 and over who are comfortable walking and trotting. It runs from 9.30am to 12.15pm and costs £55.

The camps include grooming, tacking up, riding activities, a pumpkin hunt and plenty of pony time. Book the Pumpkin Hunt Pony Camps.

Twilight Ride

On Thursday 29 October, riders aged 10 and over can join a one-hour Twilight Ride departing at 4pm. The ride is for people comfortable walking and trotting and costs £42 per person. It is not suitable for complete beginners. Captain Brown’s Pizzas & Bar will also be serving artisan pizzas during the evening.

Pizza and Climb Night

Llangorse’s indoor climbing facilities offer another option for an active evening. On Thursday 29 October, Captain Brown’s Pizzas will be serving wood-fired pizzas from 4.30pm, while the Winter Boulder League gets underway.

See Llangorse Multi Activity Centre for current information.

Adventure Britain: book your own outdoor challenge

Adventure Britain offers a wide range of guided outdoor activities across South Wales, including caving, gorge walking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and mountain walks.

There is not currently a specific day-by-day October half-term programme available, so families should contact Adventure Britain directly to discuss availability and suitable activities. Visit Adventure Britain to find out more.

Plan ahead

Many of these activities have limited places and some require specific ages, abilities or clothing. Check the booking information carefully and reserve your place as soon as possible.

Whether your family wants to spend the day in a river, explore underground, climb, ride, paddle or simply try something different, there are plenty of ways to make this October half term an active one in Bannau Brycheiniog.