19 pictures that will make you drop what you’re doing and head to Bannau Brycheiniog

Michael Sheen announces the Brecon Beacons will officially be known only by its Welsh name – Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Whether in spring, summer, autumn, or winter the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park always looks beautiful.

To mark the 66th anniversary of the area being designated a national park, it was announced today (April 17) that the Brecon Beacons will officially be known only by its Welsh name – Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, or ‘the Bannau’ for short.

Park bosses say the name change will help celebrate and promote Welsh culture, language, and heritage. It is also part of a wider overhaul of how the park is managed, to try and address the planet’s ongoing climate and ecological crisis.

You can read more about that here.

The park has some of the best views in the UK, with plenty of dramatic peaks to climb, magnificent mountains to marvel at, and peaceful valleys to sit back and enjoy a picnic.

For tips on visiting Bannau Brycheiniog visit the National Park site.

1. Talybont Reservoir © Purple128 Talybont Reservoir. https://www.flickr.com/photos/purple128photos/

Credit : Purple128/Flickr

2. Corn Du © Karl McCarthy Corn Du https://www.flickr.com/photos/karl_mccarthy/

Credit : Karl McCarthy/Flickr

3. Llanthony Priory © Gary Atherton Llanrthny Priory https://www.flickr.com/photos/garyathertonphotography/

Credit : Gary Atherton/Flickr

4. Llangorse Lake © Lewis Fackrell Llangorse https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisfackrell/

Credit: Lewis Fackrell/Flickr

5. Sgwyd Ddwli © Martyn Smith Sgwd Ddwli https://www.flickr.com/photos/35471453@N03/

Credits: Martyn Smith/Flickr

6. Skirrid Fawr © Paul Hunter-Rowe Skirrid Fawr https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulhunterrowe/

Credits: Paul Hunter-Rowe/Flickr

7. The Bannau at dusk © Gareth Thompson https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulhunterrowe/

Credit : Gareth Thompson/Flickr

8. Reflection at the Bannau © Anthony Stingl Brecon Beacons – sent in by Anthony Stingl, of Sully 9. Sgwd Gwladus © Marcin Górka https://www.flickr.com/photos/92990410@N02/ Sgwd Gwladus

Credits : Marcin Górka/Flickr

10. Neuadd Brecon © Raymond Taylor Waterfalls taken at Neuadd Brecon Beacons by Raymond Taylor 11. Fan Gyhirych © Colin Jenkins/Flickr Fan Gyhirych parting the dragons breath in Brecon Beacons, Wales 12. Henrhyd Falls. So this is where Batman lives © Wales News Service Henrhyd Falls was used in the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises 13. The Bannau by night © Michael Sinclair 14. Even the roadsides are picture perfect 15. Swan off to Llangorse © Karl McCarthy Sunset at Llangorse Lake https://www.flickr.com/photos/karl_mccarthy/

Credit: Karl McCarthy/Flickr

16. Golden landscapes © AngelGanev/flickr An idyllic landscape in the Breacon Beacons 17. A great seat to take in the view © Getty 18. Pen y Fan © Morgan Williams Sunset on a snow covered Pen Y Fan Mountain in the Brecon Beacons 19. The Craig-Yr-Nos Castle grounds © Gill Jones Craig y Nos, https://www.flickr.com/photos/49511688@N04/