We chose this trail and running weekend for people who like a bit of history to chew over. Yes we’ll be including this as part of the weekend too. And we’ve added our popular morning yoga for runners session.

This is an ideal weekend for anyone who wants to get to know Brecon Beacon National Park and the Black Mountains a bit better, someone who is training for a longer effort, perhaps an off road marathon, a mountain marathon, multi day event or an ultra and wants to get some back-to-back runs in. Pace is not important. All abilities are welcome, as long as you are capable of running 10 miles off road.

The Dinas Castle bunkhouse is situated in a lovely valley that is over 1000ft above sea level, right in the rural heart of the Black Mountains, which make up the Eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Spectacular views of the surrounding hills that can be seen from almost every window. Located below the ruins of Castell Dinas, the highest ruin castle in England and Wales. Conveniently located for some of the areas finest trails, Wirth access to the Wye valley, the Sugar Loaf and Crickhowell, as well as Hay on Wye.

Price: £310 to stay in the bunkhouse, or we can fix you up in the adjoining B&B upon request, if there’s room.Camping is also available in the adjoining field. Evening meals will be at the Dinas Castle Inn or in Talgarth.

What’s included:

• 3 guided runs (10 to 15 miles), with stunning views and a bit of ascent!
• Cooked Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Two morning yoga sessions
• We also offer free lifts both ways, to any point on the A38 or M5 between Plymouth and Bristol for up to 5 people on a first come first served basis.

What’s not included:

• Dinner on Friday
• Lunch and dinner on Saturday
• Lunch on Sunday

Ability

This camp is suitable for experienced trail runners and fell runners or those wanting to dip their toe in to these waters. The nature of the climbs and descents, makes for a worthwhile challenge, while our experienced guides (who are former elite level fell and trail runners themselves), will ensure that friskier runners can also feel tested and will also come away satisfied. You should however be able to run a minimum of 10k off road on different terrain. Speed is not an issue, so please don’t be put off by that!

Venue

The Dinas Castle Bunkhouse and Dinas Castle Inn B&B

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Talgarth
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Itinerary

Friday

Arrive from 2pm to 5pm on Friday **We can do pick ups from Abergavenny station** from 2pm

5.30pm: Guided circular group run up to Waun Fach (12k) and back via the Dragon’s Back (comfortable pace). We will stop and offer some technical tips on the way

Dinner Friday evening in the Dinas Castle Inn and time to shower and change

8pm: Talk about preparing for a fell race and training and chat with local fell running expert

Saturday

7.30pm: Yoga for runners in Dinas with our yoga instructor

8.30am: Breakfast

Run from Hay Bluff down the Olchon Valley (via Offer’s Dyke) 11m

Lunch in Hay on Wye and the chance to tour of some of Hay’s delicious bookshops

Swim/dip in the Wye or chance to visit the town made famous by it’s annual literary festival

5pm: Talk about preparing for a fell run

7pm: Dinner in Talgarth

Sunday

7.30am: Yoga in Dinas

8.30am: Breakfast

10am: Guided Run up the Dragon’s back and along parts of the Beacons Way. (6 to 10 miles depending on level of ability and fitness level)

2pm:  Lunch at Dinas

3pm: Talk about navigation and technique for fell running

4pm: Shower and pack

5pm: Depart

Kit list

• Suitable Fell or Trail shoes
• Running gear appropriate for all weathers (taped seams and wind resistant)
• Spare socks
• A book (optional)
• A head torch (Friday night run)
• Bathers (optional)
• Towel
• Yoga mat (optional)
• Map of Brecons (optional)
• Sleeping bag is optional
• Trail shoes

• Running gear appropriate for all heaters (taped seems and wind resistant)
• Suncream
• Spare socks
• A book (optional)
• A head torch (optional)
• Bathers (optional)

Brecons Trail, Fell-Running, and Yoga Camp no-group

• 11/07/2025, 15:00 - 13/07/2025, 12:00

  Bunkhouse (includes cooked breakfast)

  Enter £310.00
• 11/07/2025, 15:00 - 13/07/2025, 12:00

  B&B (twins)

  Enter £340.00
• 11/07/2025, 15:00 - 13/07/2025, 12:00

  B&B (double)

  Enter £360.00

Location

Directions

There are train stations at Abergavenny (15m), Builth (18m) and Talgarth (6m)

We can also offer lifts both ways to any point on the A38 or M5 between Plymouth and Bristol, for up to 5 people on a first come first served basis.

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