We support the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team in organising two annual challenge walks.

Proceeds from both events go to the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team.

The Black Dragon Challenge (the “BDC”) held in April with 28 mile, 22 mile, and 16 mile route options

The Beat The Beacons Challenge Walk (the “BEAT”) held in September with 22 mile, 15 mile, and 10 mile route options

General Data Protection Regulation 2018 – Please note that any data collected and stored by the organisers of the challenge walks through the entry process will not be shared with any other party.

Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks
Newport Outdoor Group - Challenge Walks

2025 BEAT THE BEACONS CHALLENGE – Saturday 27th September

Entries are open for the 2025 Beat The Beacons Challenge.

2026 BLACK DRAGON CHALLENGE – Provisional Date – Saturday 18th April

Full details are available on the Black Dragon Challenge website https://blackdragonchallenge.com/

Events

Black Dragon Challenge

Join us on a stunning mountain challenge walk in the Black Mountains around Llangorse organised by the Brecon Mountain Rescue team.

28 mile, 22 mile, and 16 mile route options available.

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Beat The Beacons

Join us on a classic mountain challenge walk in the Brecon Beacons starting from Talybont-on-Usk, organised by the Brecon Mountain Rescue team.

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In association with Brecon Mountain Rescue

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