The Crickhowell Walking Festival takes place around the beginning of March each year and lasts nine days. It consists of a number of guided walks of various grades, all led by local experienced guides. There is something for every level of walker, whether you are happy trekking all day across the tops of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons or would rather keep to paths and the lower slopes.
The programme also has a range of supporting events. These are in the form of talks, some of which will be followed by a walk to illustrate the talk the next day, courses in Map Reading and Navigation – theory and practical – as well as times to relax to music and even dance, if you still have enough energy left!
The programme is published at the beginning of December each year and booking opens immediately.
It is essential to book on all walks and events as demand is high and numbers are limited.
Click here to see a video of last year's festival.
Supporting Charities
Charity. Each year we try and raise funds for a UK-based charity through donations when booking, raffles, sponsored walks etc. This year we are pleased to be able to support the Alzheimer's Society. For more information click here .
Crickhowell Town
Crickhowell is situated in the eastern area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The surrounding area includes the magnificent Black Mountains as well as the valleys of the River Usk and its many tributaries. The result is a wide range of landscapes lending themselves to glorious walking and other outdoor activities.
Car Parks. The main car park in Crickhowell is situated behind CRiC. To get there turn off the main road by the Fire Station (Greenhill Way) and take the first left. It is Pay & Display. At weekends walkers may park at no charge in the Crickhowell High School car park. Take the road opposite the Shell Petrol Station towards the bridge and the car park is on your right.
Car parking for walks. Please park in the designated place. Do not block lanes or access to fields or property. Directions to car parks are obtained by clicking on the link given for each walk.
Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC) is the Centre for the Festival. Volunteers will be on hand every day to help you with any questions. you will also find here the Tourist Information Centre and Art Gallery and Internet cafe with WiFi. Behind CRiC is the main car park and the building also houses the public toilets.
CRiC is open from 9am to 5pm during the Festival.
Telephone 01873 811970. Email tic@crickhowellinfo.org.uk
Where to Stay
There are plenty of places to stay in the area from campsites to 4* hotels and eveything in between! For more information on places to stay follow these links:-
For Crickhowell Accommodation Listings.
For Brecon Beacons Self-catering Cottages
Other Activities in the Area
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, Brecon Beacons
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre is Wales' Premier Award-Winning Indoor and Outdoor Activity Centre, set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, Mid Wales. Activities include Indoor Rock Climbing, Indoor Adventure Activities, Horse Riding, Aerial Zip Line Tours, Multi-Level Challenge Course, 'Dingle Scrambling', and much much more!
To start your adventure, visit www.activityuk.com
Other Local Walking Events and Contacts
In May there is the Fforest Fawr Geopark Festival - http://www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk/geopark-festival-2012/
In October there is the Hay Walking Festival - http://haywalkingfestival.co.uk
And the Brecon Beacons Park Society organises walks all year round - http://www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org
