Brecon Beacons and Black & White Villages

The Brecon Beacons National Park and the Cambrian Mountains boast spectacular scenery. Our tour combines must-see attractions with less visited gems of the region and includes a tour of the pretty villages near the England-Wales border. The tour has been enhanced to include a tour of the Elan Dams with a Ranger.

Pembridge • Weobley • Symonds Yat • Hay on Wye • Elan Dams • Vale of Rheidol Railway

Day 1 Travel to the hotel in mid Wales.

Day 2 Today's excursion begins across the border in Leominster, where the guide will be met for a tour of the pretty Black & White Villages including medieval Pembridge and Weobley, the 'Jewel in the Crown' of the trail.

Day 3 A mostly scenic day today. First stop is the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye, nestled at the top of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. On then to Symonds Yat for an enjoyable cruise on the River Wye through this renowned beauty spot in the Wye Valley, followed by a break at the Old Court Hotel for tea/coffee and biscuits. To make this a circular tour, return to the hotel passing Abergavenny.

Day 4 Excursion through the Cambrian Mountains with a scenic drive around the Elan Dams, accompanied by a Ranger. Time at leisure at the centre before continuing for free time in the seaside resort of Aberystwyth. Board the Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway for the hour long journey to Devil’s Bridge before returning to the hotel.

Day 5 Homeward journey.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells

Located in the town, just a stone's throw from the main shopping area, the Metropole offers a mix of contemporary furnishings with Victorian architecture and provides an excellent standard of accommodation.

• 4 star • 109 bedrooms • Lift

• Leisure facilities

• Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 4 nights half board in Llandrindod Wells with:
Porter service
Full Welsh breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee
Entertainment on 1 night

• Full day guided tour of the
Black & White Villages

• Cruise on the River Wye followed by refreshments

• Tour of Elan Dams with Ranger

• Trip on Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway

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