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Beacons Way Long Distance Path in the Brecon Beacons

The Beacons Way : Accommodation in hostels and bunkhouses

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A truly glorious walk for those who are sure of their navigation skills. The Beacon Way Long Distance Path passes through the Black Mountains and east of the Breacon Beacons National Park onto the wild western Beacons where you walk under wide skies with no sign of humans and no roads. The route is waymarked where it crosses farmland, but there is no waymarking on open hills and moorland.  This page shows all the hostels and bunkhouses on or near The Beacons Way in the independent network.

Accommodation on the Beacons Way

  • The Star Bunkhouse

    Brecon Road (A40), Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RQ
    star bunkhouse on the Beacons Way Long Distance Path

    Ideal accommodation for nights 2 or 3 (heading west) on the Beacons Way long distance path.

    The Star Bunkhouse at Bwlch is situated right on the Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap between the Black Mountains and the Central Beacons mountain range. The Beacons Way passes right by the bunkhouse on day three, when traveling from East to West. It can also be used as a base for night two, as Stagecoach X43 runs every other hour from Crickhowell to All Saints, which is 5 minutes walk from The Star. The bunkhouse welcomes individuals and groups of all sizes, and makes a great place to meet and swap stories with fellow travelers.
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  • Craig Y Nos Castle

    Craig Y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Penycae, Powys, SA9 1GL
    log burner and lounge at craig y nos castle on The Beacons Way

    The fifth section of the Beacons Way completes at Craig Y Nos Country Park

    The country park was once the gardens of Craig Y Nos Castle, an usual building with a fascinating history. The castle has its own bunkhouse, providing accommodation in twin rooms with fully made up beds available to individuals and groups of all sizes. The bunkhouse has some basic self catering facilities and the restaurant in the Castle provides quality meals. Guests of the bunkhouse are welcome to spend their evening in the Castle Bar which has a huge log burner and stunning views over the river.
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  • The Wain House

    Court Farm, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN
    scenery on the beacons Way
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    The Beacons Way long distance path covers 95 miles over the wildest areas of the Brecon Beacons.

    Walking from East to West the first days walk will bring you to Llanthony Priory, the location of The Wain House bunkhouse. A comfortable self catering bunkhouse within walking distance of two pubs. It sleeps up to 16 and is available for group bookings only.
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  • Middle Ninfa Bunkhouse

    Middle Ninfa Farm, Llanellen, Abergavenny, NP7 9LE

    First nights accommodation on the Beacons Way

    Walking from East to West the start of the Beacons Way is at Abergavenny Train station.  A good base for the night before the walk begins is Middle Ninfa a 6 bed bunkhouse with camping just 2 miles walk from Abergavenny.
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Hostels and Bunkhouses providing self catering accommodation on the Beacons Way.

The Beacons Way long distance path cover 95 miles over the wildest areas of the Brecon Beacons.   A truly glorious walk for those who are sure of their navigation skills. The path passes through the Black Mountains and east of the Breacon Beacons National Park onto the wild western Beacons where you walk under wide skies with no sign of humans and no roads.The route is waymarked where it crosses farmland, but there is no waymarking on open hills and moorland.

Beacons Way footpath
Beacons Way footpath

In the official guide the Beacons Way is split into 8 stages, each a day’s walk.  Walking from East to West you will arrive on the first night at Llanthony Priory.

First stage of the Beacons Way

Walking from East to West the start of the Beacons Way is at Abergavenny Train station.  A good base for the night before the walk begins is MIDDLE NINFA BUNKHOUSE, a 6 bed bunkhouse with camping 2 miles from Abergavenny.

Middle Ninfa Bunkhouse for the Becons Way
Middle Ninfa Bunkhouse, 2 miles from Abergavenny

The first days walk will bring you to Llanthony Prior  the location of THE WAIN HOUSE bunkhouse.  A comfortable self catering bunkhouse within walking distance of two pubs. It sleeps up to 16 and is available for group bookings only.

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The Wain House on the Beacons Way

Second stage of the Beacons Way

The second stage of the walk completes at Crickhowell.  The stagecoach Bus X43 runs every couple of hours from Crickhowell to All Saints, just a five minute walk from The Star Bunkhouse.  This makes The Star an ideal base for nights 2 and 3 of the walk, and gives you a luxury rucksack free day on the third day of the walk.

Third stage of the Beacons Way

The STAR BUNKHOUSE at Bwlch is situated right on the Beacons Way long-distance footpath in the gap between the Black Mountains and the Central Beacons mountain range. The route passes right by the bunkhouse on  day three, making it an ideal overnight stop.  The bunkhouse welcomes individuals, couples and groups and makes a great place to meet and swap stories with fellow travelers.

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The Star Bunkhouse on the Beacons Way

Fourth stage of the Beacons Way

The fifth section of the Beacons Way

The fifth section of the walk completes at Craig Y Nos Country Park.  The country park was once the gardens of CRAIG Y NOS CASTLE, an usual building with a fascinating history.    Unknown to many the castle has its own bunkhouse, providing accommodation in twin rooms with fully made up beds for up to 21 people.   The bunkhouse can be hired for sole use by walking groups or a room at a time by individuals.  It has some  basic self catering facilities and the restaurant in the Castle provides lovely meals.   Guests of the bunkhouse are welcome to spend their evening in the Castle Bar which has a huge log burner and stunning views over the river.

Beacons Way castle bar
Craig Y Nos Castle Bunkhouse and Bar

The sixth section of the Beacons Way

Coming to the end of the sixth day at Llanddeusant,  The Old Red Lion provides ideal accommodation.

The seventh section of the Beacons Way

The eighth section of the Beacons Way

The last days walk ends at Llangadog railway station with connections via rail to the start point of the walk at Abergavenny.

Find the details of the route on the LDWA website and view the location of all the bunkhouse and hostel  accommodation in the Brecon Beacons.

 

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