This is an ideal weekend for anyone who wants to get to know Bannau Brycheiniog 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. And if you like your weekends to offer something else that lingers beyond the physical endeavour. That's why we have included a talk by a local adventurer, author and activist.
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
Talk from the world of outdoor adventure with an established author/activist/adventurer (the incredible environmentalist and former International mountain runner Angela Jones- the Wild Woman of The Wye)
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
Pengenffordd
Talgarth
Powys
LD3 0EP
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 from the world of outdoor adventure with an established author/activist/adventurer. (Previous speakers have included fast back author Lily Dyu and the incredible environmentalist and former International mountain runner Angela Jones- the Wild Woman of The Wye)
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)
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