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It is a strenuous walk with plenty of ascents and descents. Parts of the route across open moorland can be difficult to navigate in poor weather - this and the isolation of these sections can make following parts of the route hazardous. The
Beacons Way can be walked in its entirety in about 8 days
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but could easily take twice as long as there is so much to explore and enjoy en route. There are a few camping sites along the route, and accommodation is available in the towns and villages on or near the route.
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A low-level alternative runs beneath the Black
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Beacons National Park Authority's information on The Beacons Way
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Googlemap of a 6-day version of the
Beacons Way route
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787:North Wales Pilgrims Way
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589:Development of the route
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244:The Skirrid Mountain Inn
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1123:Yorkshire Water Way
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1290:Long-distance path
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