🚶‍♀️ New for 2025! Ride & Ramble – Guided Walks + Steam Train Adventures 🌲🚂

Looking for a day out that’s a little different? A touch of steam, a hint of wilderness, and a full helping of fresh Welsh mountain air?

We’re thrilled to introduce our brand new Ride & Ramble experiences – a collaboration with local walking guide Sarah Price from Walk Hay, offering the perfect combination of heritage steam train travel and guided walks in the breathtaking Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

🛤️ The Journey Begins…

Climb aboard one of our lovingly restored American Baldwin steam locomotives at Pant Station and enjoy the scenic journey into the mountains. But your adventure doesn’t end at Torpantau…

Step off the train and into the heart of the national park, where your qualified walk leader, Sarah Price, will guide you through hidden valleys, cascading waterfalls, ancient stones and panoramic viewpoints – all carefully selected for their beauty, history and seasonal interest.

Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a day out with a difference, there’s a route for everyone.

🥾 The Walks – 2025 Dates & Highlights

Sarah has crafted seven bespoke walks throughout the year, each with a different theme, length, and experience:

• 9th April – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls (3.5 miles, Moderate)
  A short but spectacular route past some of the area’s most beautiful waterfalls.

• 8th May – Reservoirs and Forests (8 miles, Moderate)
  Peaceful paths through woodland and around glistening mountain reservoirs.

• 12th June – Walk to Cwm Criban (7.5 miles, Medium)
  A circular route with sweeping views of the surrounding peaks.

• 13th July – Walk to an Ancient Stone! (8 miles, Moderate to Challenging)
  A fascinating hike to a mysterious standing stone, rich with local legend.

• 17th September – Cwm Criban Revisited (7.5 miles, Medium)
  The golden light of late summer brings a new feel to this classic route.

• 23rd October – Easy Paths to Dramatic Views (5 miles, Moderate)
  Ideal for autumn, this walk balances effort and reward perfectly.

• 2nd November – Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls (3.5 miles, Moderate)
  A final splash of adventure before winter, with stunning river scenes.

👣 Meet Your Guide: Sarah Price

Based in Hay-on-Wye and passionate about the local landscape, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge, humour, and warmth to every walk. She’s a qualified Mountain Leader and founder of Walk Hay, where she helps visitors explore lesser-known corners of this awe-inspiring region.

Sarah’s walks are designed to be accessible, enriching, and full of local insight – whether she’s pointing out rare wildlife, sharing stories of the land, or simply helping you connect with the natural beauty around you.

👉 Find out more about Sarah

🎟️ How it Works

• Book your Ride & Ramble ticket via our website

• Meet at Pant Station on the day of your chosen walk

• Enjoy a relaxing steam train ride to Torpantau or the start point

• Join the guided walk with Sarah through the Bannau Brycheiniog

• Either return by train or walk back to Pant, depending on the route!

📅 Limited Spaces – Book Early!

Spaces on each walk are limited to ensure a friendly, manageable group size. Whether you’re a solo explorer, a couple looking for adventure, or part of a group, this is a brilliant way to enjoy the best of Brecon Mountain Railway and the surrounding landscape in one unforgettable day out.

Book your Ride & Ramble experience today and make 2025 your year of steam, scenery, and discovery!

👉 Book Now