Most of the area is underlain by old red sandstone, which distinguishes
it from the more rugged mountains of North Wales, and many of the walks
explore this terrain of smooth, sweeping grassy uplands and wide, open
vistas, including the Brecon Beacons Horseshoe.
In addition to
the immense views and wonderful scenery the routes featured take in
prehistoric standing stones at Maen Llia and Maen Madoc, and hillforts
at Crug Hywel and Pen-y-crug, the Roman road of sarn Helen and the
dramatic Norman castle of Carreg Cennen, as well as the tranquil ruins
of the Augustinian priory at Llanthony, beautifully situated in the
secluded Vale of Ewyas.