Getting There -- Sixty Sixty Buses (tel. 01443/692060; www.sixtysixty.co.uk) runs buses from Cardiff, taking 90 minutes. Connections are also made from Merthry Tydfil, taking 40 minutes.

From Cardiff, motorists can head north along A470.

Visitor Information -- The Brecon Tourist Information Office, in the Cattle Market Car Park (tel. 01874/622485; www.brecon-beacons.com), is open in summer daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm; in winter, it's open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 4pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.