Welsh Dragon
 

Gift Voucher

Ideal Christmas and Birthday presents. A Black Mountain Gift Vouchers can be purchased and covers all the activities.

Welcome to our links page
On this page you will find links to other websites offering a verity of services, such as accommodation, insurance, restaurants, pubs, campsites, equipment supplies, golf clubs, Photography Tuition and governing bodies, just click on one of the links below for further information.
 
Campsites......B/B's, Hotels & Holiday Cottages.......Pubs........Restauarnts.......Equipment Supplies......Insurance.......Other Activity Supplies......Governing Bodies.........Hay Festive, Royal Welsh Show and Brecon Jazz
 

Activity Providers

BEACON PARK BOATS
01873 858277
Brecan Boats QUALITY NARROWBOATS holidays on the Brecon & Monmouth Canal
Stag Logo If you are up for a weekend of adventure and excitement in the Brecon Beacons located in South/Mid Wales then we have a excellent choice of activities to choose from, depending on the time of year.
Climbing Great choice of activities in Wales Adventure holiday in the Brecon Beacons for families, social groups, stags, hens, available all year.
Canoe Hire You can hire from half day (Glasbury on Wye to Hay on Wye) or up to a five day "full on" expedition (from Glasbury to Tintern Abbey on the edge of the forest of Dean). Cost from £25.00
Accommodation Etc.
Black Mountain lodge Black Mountain Lodge is a lovely old traditional stone building, Set in its own grounds with ample free parking and located at the foothills of the Black Mountains, Great Restaurant and Bar.
The Metropole Hotel
Llandridnod Wells
Metropole Hotel 3 star hotel with AA rosette restaurant and leisure facilities situated in the heart of Mid-Wales makes for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. An ideal location to visit all attractions in the area.
  Our cafe/tea room is open 6 days a week, serving the finest Italian coffee and a variety of specialty teas and hot chocolates.
We are fully licence serving a range of wines, ciders and bottled conditioned beers from local breweries
Cragynos Craig Y Nos Castle is situated between Swansea and Brecon, within the Brecon Beacons National Park We are able to provide guests with a wide range of Accommodation to suit their budget, we offer Bed and Breakfast on Continental Style midweek and a Full English Breakfast at Weekends also Conferences and Weddings
The Dragon Hotel
  The Dragon is a 17th century family run former coaching inn, set in a quiet village-sized town in the stunning countryside of the historic Welsh March Tel 01668359
Cottages in Wales

With beautiful views of the Black mountains and Brecon Beacons, this former barn is on a working farm in a very pleasant location four miles north of Brecon.
All of our self catering accommodation is situated in an ideal area for walking, cycling, trekking, coarse fishing and bird watching amongst the beautiful countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Large groups are always welcome. Sorry, no pets. Tel 01874 623 548. 

River Cottage River Cottage is a former fishing lodge on the banks of the River Wye midway between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye. We have two bedrooms: one double en suite which overlooks the river; the other, with a double and a single bed, has a separate bathroom. It is often preferred because of the French doors opening on to the balcony. From here, one is afforded wonderful views of the river and surrounding countryside. tel 01874 754065
Cottages in Wales We are the only self-catering holiday cottage agency with holiday cottages and farmhouses throughout the undiscovered Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains National Park in Wales Over 300 beautiful Welsh Holiday Cottages and Farmhouses in The Brecon Beacons Black Mountains National Park, Wye Valley, South Wales Valleys Tel 01874 676446
Restaurants and Pubs

The Lodge Bar and Restaurant

Lodge Restruarnt Our cosy and intermit restaurant offers delicious La-cart menu, meals are freshly prepared to order using the best local produce available. Enjoy one of the best cooked steaks in the area, or try on the the tasty vegetarian dishes
One of Wales's best kept secrets.
Call us on 01497 847897 during the day and 01497 847779 in the evening to book a table or discus your requirements.
Local Attractions
Glasbury Arts A local community run visual and performing arts group. for further information visit their website www.glasburyart.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION
With Will Lewis
Tuition is one to one (unless you want to bring one or two friends) and tailored to your needs and ability.  As much time as possible is spent on location actually taking photographs.  Choice of locations and your particular interests will be discussed beforehand and an itinerary will be suggested for your approval. You may find it helpful to send me photos (your own or ones that you aspire to) before the tutorial.  01497 847183
Brecon Jazz Festival 12th to 14th August

Hay on Wye
26th May to 5th June

Hay Festival, which has only gone from strength to international strength since Bill Clinton dubbed it ‘the Woodstock of the mind’. Its aims are impeccably aligned with the aims of the Telegraph, where we are constantly looking for new ways to introduce writers and readers, and to provide a forum for the most vibrant ideas of our time.” Gaby Wood, Head of Books for Telegraph Media Group
Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Show is a four-day event run at Llanelwedd with the fourth highest attendance since it settled at Builth Wells 47 years ago, There were over 1000 trade stands on the show ground.

Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains is a 'free' summer festival located all around the small market town of Talgarth in Mid Wales. Based on the Town Square, it caters for a variety people, ages and interests.A true celebration of food, farming, music and the countryside

Local Equipment Supplies
Up & under As the U.K's premier independent specialist outdoor equipment retailer we have the largest e-shop dedicated to canoeing, caving, climbing and walking in Britain and possibly the world.
Crickhowell Adventure Gear
  Outdoor equipment suppliers, for all your walking and water sports needs. 21, Ship St., Brecon Powys LD3 9AD
Tel: 01874 611586
Cotswold
   
PSM outdoors
Hay on Wye
 

Visit our Aladin's cave in Hay-on-Wye, We have massive stocks of fleeces and waterproof jackets, an excellent choice of boots, rucksacks, travel accessories and ordnance survey maps as well as the latest camping equipment Our watersports department has everything you need for a trip down the Wye with over 50 canoes and kayaks in stock plus all the accessories and with expert advise on hand 01497 820022

Salomon Sports
Equipment
  Outdoor clothing and foot wear warn by staff
Decoy Shooting Equipment
  www.decoying.co.uk Range of Shooting and Decoying products.
 
  onrock.co.uk info on climbing, caving and clothing
Governing Bodies
AALA AALA- Adventure Activities Licensing Authority BMC -British Mountaineering council
  WCA - Welsh Canoe Union Paraventure & Extreme Sports Paragliding School
  WTB - Welsh Tourist Board AMI - Association of Mountaineering Instructors.
 

CRB- Criminal Records Bureau for the latest news on disclosure

Other Useful Sites
     
Brecon Beacons National Park UK Rivers Guide Book -------------Great web site full of information on rivers, access and equipment.
Insurance Companies www.columbusdirect.com--Low Cost Travel Insurance From Columbus Direct